Pathfinder RPG Archive
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![Book of Beasts: Warpriest Codex This installment of the Book of Beasts-series clocks in at 26 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of advertisement, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 19 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This pdf was moved up in my reviewing queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreon supporters. So, what is this? Well, if the name “Codex” implies, this supplement is all about NPC builds, and provides statblocks in roughly the same manner as you’d expect from e.g. the NPC Codex. The book provides one statblock for every level ranging from level 1 to level 20, and presents […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/307593-115x115.jpg "Book of Beasts: Warpriest Codex (Priority Review)")
Book of Beasts: Warpriest Codex (Priority Review)
Posted on July 1, 2020 | No CommentsBook of Beasts: Warpriest Codex This installment of the Book of Beasts-series clocks in at 26 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of advertisement, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 19 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This pdf was moved up in my reviewing queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreon supporters. So, what is this? Well, if the name “Codex” implies, this supplement is all about NPC builds, and provides statblocks in roughly the same manner as you’d expect from e.g. the NPC Codex. The book provides one statblock for every level ranging from level 1 to level 20, and presents […] -
![Quests of Doom: Forgive and Regret This module clocks in at 20 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page advertisement, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 14 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing queue as part of a series of requests by my patreon supporters. Well, this module was originally penned as part of the criminally underrated series of environmental sourcebooks penned by Tom Knauss. To be more precise, this module originally was released as one of 3 modules in the “Marshes of Malice” swamp sourcebook, which I also own. Unlike the modules in “Mountains of Madness”, the […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/235133-115x115.jpg "Quests of Doom: Forgive and Regret (Patreon Request)")
Quests of Doom: Forgive and Regret (Patreon Request)
Posted on June 26, 2020 | No CommentsQuests of Doom: Forgive and Regret This module clocks in at 20 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page advertisement, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 14 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing queue as part of a series of requests by my patreon supporters. Well, this module was originally penned as part of the criminally underrated series of environmental sourcebooks penned by Tom Knauss. To be more precise, this module originally was released as one of 3 modules in the “Marshes of Malice” swamp sourcebook, which I also own. Unlike the modules in “Mountains of Madness”, the […] -
![Bard’s Gate – The Riot Act This expansion-module to the massive (and excellent) Bard’s Gate city supplement clocks in at 18 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 13 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was requested by my patreon supporters; I never even noticed it came out back in the day, until one of my patreon supporters told me to get it and review it recently. Being pretty OCD and surprised that this flew under my radar, I went ahead… The Riot Act is a module set in Bard’s Gate (and yes, you should have that book to run […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/210841-115x115.jpg "Bard’s Gate – The Riot Act (Patreon Request)")
Bard’s Gate – The Riot Act (Patreon Request)
Posted on May 26, 2020 | No CommentsBard’s Gate – The Riot Act This expansion-module to the massive (and excellent) Bard’s Gate city supplement clocks in at 18 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 13 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was requested by my patreon supporters; I never even noticed it came out back in the day, until one of my patreon supporters told me to get it and review it recently. Being pretty OCD and surprised that this flew under my radar, I went ahead… The Riot Act is a module set in Bard’s Gate (and yes, you should have that book to run […] -
![A Day Out at the Executions The second of Raging Swan Press‘ eventures clocks in at 13 pages, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, what is an eventure? Well, know how much or modern gaming is about tactics and combat? Now, I LOVE that, I really do. I enjoy brutal combats that are essentially numbers-puzzles. HOWEVER, this has become a very dominant paradigm, to the point where many modules consist solely of such challenges. But roleplaying is more. If you recall some truly remarkable sessions and things your players talk about, there’s a good […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/266649-115x115.jpg "A Day Out at the Executions")
A Day Out at the Executions
Posted on May 25, 2020 | No CommentsA Day Out at the Executions The second of Raging Swan Press‘ eventures clocks in at 13 pages, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, what is an eventure? Well, know how much or modern gaming is about tactics and combat? Now, I LOVE that, I really do. I enjoy brutal combats that are essentially numbers-puzzles. HOWEVER, this has become a very dominant paradigm, to the point where many modules consist solely of such challenges. But roleplaying is more. If you recall some truly remarkable sessions and things your players talk about, there’s a good […] -
![Bloodlines & Black Magic: The Crescent City & The Book of Faiyum (O7) This supplement clocks in at 54 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC/introduction, 1 page back cover, 2 pages of SRD, leaving us with 48 pages of content, so let’s take a look! These pages include a 3d10 Oddity gained table, as well as a tracking sheet – I found both to be helpful when using this book. This book was moved up in my reviewing queue at the request of my patreon supporters. Important note: While intended for use with Bloodlines & Black Magic (BL&BM), the supplement’s content imho retains much of its utility when employed in conjunction with […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/276385-115x115.png "Bloodlines & Black Magic: The Crescent City & The Book of Faiyum (O7) (Patreon Request)")
Bloodlines & Black Magic: The Crescent City & The Book of Faiyum (O7) (Patreon Request)
Posted on May 22, 2020 | No CommentsBloodlines & Black Magic: The Crescent City & The Book of Faiyum (O7) This supplement clocks in at 54 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC/introduction, 1 page back cover, 2 pages of SRD, leaving us with 48 pages of content, so let’s take a look! These pages include a 3d10 Oddity gained table, as well as a tracking sheet – I found both to be helpful when using this book. This book was moved up in my reviewing queue at the request of my patreon supporters. Important note: While intended for use with Bloodlines & Black Magic (BL&BM), the supplement’s content imho retains much of its utility when employed in conjunction with […] -
![Arcforge: Technology Expanded This massive supplement clocks in at 84 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page inside of front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of introduction (including a ToC for tables), 4 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 74 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was requested by my patreon supporters. So, the first thing you need to know here, is that the material within makes use of Dreamscarred Press’ subsystems, most prominently akasha and psionics; beyond that, e.g. the new class that kicks off the supplement, the helmsman, does reference Path of War’s Knowledge (martial) skill. This poses an interesting question: For which tables and power-levels is […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/261944-115x115.jpg "Arcforge: Technology Expanded (Patreon Request)")
Arcforge: Technology Expanded (Patreon Request)
Posted on May 19, 2020 | No CommentsArcforge: Technology Expanded This massive supplement clocks in at 84 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page inside of front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of introduction (including a ToC for tables), 4 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 74 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was requested by my patreon supporters. So, the first thing you need to know here, is that the material within makes use of Dreamscarred Press’ subsystems, most prominently akasha and psionics; beyond that, e.g. the new class that kicks off the supplement, the helmsman, does reference Path of War’s Knowledge (martial) skill. This poses an interesting question: For which tables and power-levels is […] -
![Village Backdrop: Fraywrack 2.0 This expanded version of RSP’s Village Backdrop-series is 13 pages long, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page editorial/ToC, 1 page SRD and 1 page back cover, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look at the settlement! …wait. Fraywrack, Fraywrack…that wasn’t nominally a Village Backdrop before, right? Indeed! Fraywrack was originally released in the Places of Power-series, but even in its original iteration actually was, well, a village. As such, having the expanded version adhere to the formula regarding presentation makes sense, particularly since the original already pretty much adhered to that standard. Formally, the supplement has been expanded in the usual way for these second […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/305391-115x115.jpg "Village Backdrop: Fraywrack 2.0")
Village Backdrop: Fraywrack 2.0
Posted on May 15, 2020 | No CommentsVillage Backdrop: Fraywrack 2.0 This expanded version of RSP’s Village Backdrop-series is 13 pages long, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page editorial/ToC, 1 page SRD and 1 page back cover, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look at the settlement! …wait. Fraywrack, Fraywrack…that wasn’t nominally a Village Backdrop before, right? Indeed! Fraywrack was originally released in the Places of Power-series, but even in its original iteration actually was, well, a village. As such, having the expanded version adhere to the formula regarding presentation makes sense, particularly since the original already pretty much adhered to that standard. Formally, the supplement has been expanded in the usual way for these second […] -
![Quests of Doom: Fishers of Men This module clocks in at 29 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page advertisement, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 23 pages of module, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing queue as part of a series of requests by my patreon supporters. Well, this module was originally penned as part of the criminally underrated series of environmental sourcebooks penned by Tom Knauss. To be more precise, this module originally was released as one of 3 modules in the “Marshes of Malice” swamp sourcebook, which I also own. Unlike the modules in “Mountains of Madness”, the […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/235130-115x115.jpg "Quests of Doom: Fishers of Men (Patreon Request)")
Quests of Doom: Fishers of Men (Patreon Request)
Posted on May 14, 2020 | No CommentsQuests of Doom: Fishers of Men This module clocks in at 29 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page advertisement, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 23 pages of module, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing queue as part of a series of requests by my patreon supporters. Well, this module was originally penned as part of the criminally underrated series of environmental sourcebooks penned by Tom Knauss. To be more precise, this module originally was released as one of 3 modules in the “Marshes of Malice” swamp sourcebook, which I also own. Unlike the modules in “Mountains of Madness”, the […] -
![Four Nights at the Orc’s Head The first of Raging Swan Press‘ “Eventures“ (not a typo) clocks in at 15 pages, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 9 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, what is an eventure? Well, know how much or modern gaming is about tactics and combat? Now, I LOVE that, I really do. I enjoy brutal combats that are essentially numbers-puzzles. HOWEVER, this has become a very dominant paradigm, to the point where many modules consist solely of such challenges. But roleplaying is more. If you recall some truly remarkable sessions and things your players talk about, […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/264954-115x115.jpg "Four Nights at the Orc’s Head")
Four Nights at the Orc’s Head
Posted on May 13, 2020 | No CommentsFour Nights at the Orc’s Head The first of Raging Swan Press‘ “Eventures“ (not a typo) clocks in at 15 pages, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 9 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, what is an eventure? Well, know how much or modern gaming is about tactics and combat? Now, I LOVE that, I really do. I enjoy brutal combats that are essentially numbers-puzzles. HOWEVER, this has become a very dominant paradigm, to the point where many modules consist solely of such challenges. But roleplaying is more. If you recall some truly remarkable sessions and things your players talk about, […] -
![Quests of Doom: Cave of Iron This module clocks in at 24 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page advertisement, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 18 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing queue at the request of my patreon supporters. “Cave of Iron” is an old-school module intended for characters level 1st to 3rd – a well-rounded party of 6 is recommended, and at 1st level, this is a VERY deadly module. It should be noted that the module requires that the GM pulls off something that every experienced player will be weary of; otherwise, it might […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/235121-115x115.jpg "Quests of Doom: Cave of Iron (Patreon Request)")
Quests of Doom: Cave of Iron (Patreon Request)
Posted on May 13, 2020 | No CommentsQuests of Doom: Cave of Iron This module clocks in at 24 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page advertisement, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 18 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing queue at the request of my patreon supporters. “Cave of Iron” is an old-school module intended for characters level 1st to 3rd – a well-rounded party of 6 is recommended, and at 1st level, this is a VERY deadly module. It should be noted that the module requires that the GM pulls off something that every experienced player will be weary of; otherwise, it might […] -
![Quests of Doom: The Hunter’s Game (Patreon Request) This module clocks in at 31 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page advertisement, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 25 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing queue as part of a series of requests by my patreon supporters. So, “The Hunter’s Game” sounds familiar? Well, the module was originally penned as part of the criminally underrated series of environmental sourcebooks penned by Tom Knauss. To be more precise, this module originally was released as one of 3 modules in the “Marshes of Malice” swamp sourcebook, which I also own. […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/235165-115x115.jpg "Quests of Doom: The Hunter’s Game (Patreon Request)")
Quests of Doom: The Hunter’s Game (Patreon Request)
Posted on May 12, 2020 | No CommentsQuests of Doom: The Hunter’s Game (Patreon Request) This module clocks in at 31 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page advertisement, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 25 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing queue as part of a series of requests by my patreon supporters. So, “The Hunter’s Game” sounds familiar? Well, the module was originally penned as part of the criminally underrated series of environmental sourcebooks penned by Tom Knauss. To be more precise, this module originally was released as one of 3 modules in the “Marshes of Malice” swamp sourcebook, which I also own. […] -
![Terrors from the Id: The Book of Psionic Horror This supplement clocks in at 40 pages,1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 2 pages introduction, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page blank, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 31 pages of content, so let’s take a look! We begin this book with new class options for psionic classes, which include new tricks for the Path of War class Zealot (from path of War Expanded) as well, so let’s start here: Zealots get 4 new convictions. One lets the zealot, as a free action, take sanity damage of up to his Charisma modifier, regaining an expended maneuver for every point of sanity damage taken. Sans sanity […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/245010-115x115.jpg "Terrors from the Id: The Book of Psionic Horror")
Terrors from the Id: The Book of Psionic Horror
Posted on May 6, 2020 | No CommentsTerrors from the Id: The Book of Psionic Horror This supplement clocks in at 40 pages,1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 2 pages introduction, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page blank, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 31 pages of content, so let’s take a look! We begin this book with new class options for psionic classes, which include new tricks for the Path of War class Zealot (from path of War Expanded) as well, so let’s start here: Zealots get 4 new convictions. One lets the zealot, as a free action, take sanity damage of up to his Charisma modifier, regaining an expended maneuver for every point of sanity damage taken. Sans sanity […] -
![Pathways #78 (PFRPG/5e) This installment of the FREE Pathways-zine clocks in at 49 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page ToC, 1 page editorial, 15 pages of advertisements, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 30 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Now, I usually don’t review Pathways any more, since it’s, you know, FREE, and pretty well-known, but one of my patreon supporters asked me to cover the magazine as a prioritized review, so here goes! After Dave Paul’s well-written introduction, we kick off this issue with the Labyrinth Lord template, penned by Wren Roy. No, this does not change your creature to the OSR-rules set – instead, it is a CR +2, representing a creature […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/246034-115x115.jpg "Pathways #78 (PFRPG/5e) (Priority Review)")
Pathways #78 (PFRPG/5e) (Priority Review)
Posted on May 5, 2020 | No CommentsPathways #78 (PFRPG/5e) This installment of the FREE Pathways-zine clocks in at 49 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page ToC, 1 page editorial, 15 pages of advertisements, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 30 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Now, I usually don’t review Pathways any more, since it’s, you know, FREE, and pretty well-known, but one of my patreon supporters asked me to cover the magazine as a prioritized review, so here goes! After Dave Paul’s well-written introduction, we kick off this issue with the Labyrinth Lord template, penned by Wren Roy. No, this does not change your creature to the OSR-rules set – instead, it is a CR +2, representing a creature […] -
![Village Backdrop: Macrimei 2.0 This expanded version of RSP’s Village Backdrop-series is 13 pages long, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page editorial/ToC, 1 page SRD and 1 page back cover, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look at the settlement! Know then, young prince, that in the days of yore, when Atlantis had first sunken into the seas, there was a place called Macrimei, situated amid windswept hills in colder climes, where ruins howl of ages long past, its populace descendants of a once glorious culture, now reduced to a state that is but a shade of their former glory; a place where once towers of ivory pierced the sky, […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/309312-115x115.jpg "Village Backdrop: Macrimei 2.0")
Village Backdrop: Macrimei 2.0
Posted on May 1, 2020 | No CommentsVillage Backdrop: Macrimei 2.0 This expanded version of RSP’s Village Backdrop-series is 13 pages long, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page editorial/ToC, 1 page SRD and 1 page back cover, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look at the settlement! Know then, young prince, that in the days of yore, when Atlantis had first sunken into the seas, there was a place called Macrimei, situated amid windswept hills in colder climes, where ruins howl of ages long past, its populace descendants of a once glorious culture, now reduced to a state that is but a shade of their former glory; a place where once towers of ivory pierced the sky, […] -
![Village Backdrop: Bleakflat 2.0 This expanded version of RSP’s Village Backdrop-series is 13 pages long, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page editorial/ToC, 1 page SRD and 1 page back cover, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look at the settlement! The settlement’s original settlement statblock was, oddly, cut, but the revised version does come with a nice little marketplace section as well as the classic notes for villager appearances, dresses and nomenclature. As always, we receive 6 whispers and rumors that help keep the PCs on their toes/drive along proceedings and village lore. Cartography is provided by the expert skills of Maciej Zagorski. Notable locations include various families and […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/299982-115x115.jpg "Village Backdrop: Bleakflat 2.0")
Village Backdrop: Bleakflat 2.0
Posted on April 28, 2020 | No CommentsVillage Backdrop: Bleakflat 2.0 This expanded version of RSP’s Village Backdrop-series is 13 pages long, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page editorial/ToC, 1 page SRD and 1 page back cover, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look at the settlement! The settlement’s original settlement statblock was, oddly, cut, but the revised version does come with a nice little marketplace section as well as the classic notes for villager appearances, dresses and nomenclature. As always, we receive 6 whispers and rumors that help keep the PCs on their toes/drive along proceedings and village lore. Cartography is provided by the expert skills of Maciej Zagorski. Notable locations include various families and […] -
![Divergent Paths: Rajah This installment of the Divergent Paths-series clocks in at 39 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page introduction/ToC, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 35 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was finally finished because one of my patreon supporters asked me to do so. Okay, so first of all, this is a class that uses both the Akashic Mysteries and Path of War rules systems, and as such, including the Animus subsystem; as such, it reprints the Tap Animus and Extra Animus feats, and features a table of weapon special abilities in the back. Unless I have miscounted, the pdf features 23 new veils, and a new […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/220762-115x115.jpg "Divergent Paths: Rajah (Patreon Request)")
Divergent Paths: Rajah (Patreon Request)
Posted on April 23, 2020 | No CommentsDivergent Paths: Rajah This installment of the Divergent Paths-series clocks in at 39 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page introduction/ToC, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 35 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was finally finished because one of my patreon supporters asked me to do so. Okay, so first of all, this is a class that uses both the Akashic Mysteries and Path of War rules systems, and as such, including the Animus subsystem; as such, it reprints the Tap Animus and Extra Animus feats, and features a table of weapon special abilities in the back. Unless I have miscounted, the pdf features 23 new veils, and a new […] -
![Mystical: Kingdom of Monsters Anniversary Edition This book’s content clocks in at 193 pages if you already disregard the front cover, editorial, ToC, etc. – these pages also include massive lists, but we’ll get back to that! So, this book’s a first – this is the third time that I’m going in depth through an iteration of this book, so let’s see whether this version has improved over its predecessor. This review is based on the full-color hardcover of the supplement, which I have received in exchange for moving this book’s review up in my reviewing queue. As always, and as many a publisher/author can ascertain, this does not change the rating, just when I’m covering it. So […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/287116-115x115.jpg "Mystical: Kingdom of Monsters Anniversary Edition")
Mystical: Kingdom of Monsters Anniversary Edition
Posted on April 17, 2020 | No CommentsMystical: Kingdom of Monsters Anniversary Edition This book’s content clocks in at 193 pages if you already disregard the front cover, editorial, ToC, etc. – these pages also include massive lists, but we’ll get back to that! So, this book’s a first – this is the third time that I’m going in depth through an iteration of this book, so let’s see whether this version has improved over its predecessor. This review is based on the full-color hardcover of the supplement, which I have received in exchange for moving this book’s review up in my reviewing queue. As always, and as many a publisher/author can ascertain, this does not change the rating, just when I’m covering it. So […] -
![Village Backdrop: Don Galir This installment of the Village Backdrop-series clocks in at 15 pages, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 9 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This village can be found in the duchy of Ashlar that also serves as a backdrop for many of Raging Swan Press cool offerings, including the Gloamhold mega-dungeon; to be more precise, what we have here, is the last dwarven hold in the region, situated right under Wellswood. As usual for Raging Swan Press supplements, adapting this location to your own game should not be an issue – it is a pretty easy place […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/291065-115x115.jpg "Village Backdrop: Don Galir")
Village Backdrop: Don Galir
Posted on April 16, 2020 | No CommentsVillage Backdrop: Don Galir This installment of the Village Backdrop-series clocks in at 15 pages, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 9 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This village can be found in the duchy of Ashlar that also serves as a backdrop for many of Raging Swan Press cool offerings, including the Gloamhold mega-dungeon; to be more precise, what we have here, is the last dwarven hold in the region, situated right under Wellswood. As usual for Raging Swan Press supplements, adapting this location to your own game should not be an issue – it is a pretty easy place […] -
![Village Backdrop: Idyll 2.0 The expanded 2.0-version of the supplement depicting the village of Idyll is 13 pages long, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page editorial/ToC, 1 page SRD and 1 page back cover, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look at the settlement! As always with Raging Swan Press’ critically-acclaimed Village Backdrop-series, we are introduced to a sample town herein, local nomenclature, market place-information on magic items for sale, some sample lore to be unearthed via Knowledge-checks and, obviously, some rumors and adventure hooks. Oddly, the settlement statblock information present in the original iteration of the village has been cut. On the plus-side of things, we have two […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/296790-115x115.jpg "Village Backdrop: Idyll 2.0")
Village Backdrop: Idyll 2.0
Posted on April 15, 2020 | No CommentsVillage Backdrop: Idyll 2.0 The expanded 2.0-version of the supplement depicting the village of Idyll is 13 pages long, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page editorial/ToC, 1 page SRD and 1 page back cover, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look at the settlement! As always with Raging Swan Press’ critically-acclaimed Village Backdrop-series, we are introduced to a sample town herein, local nomenclature, market place-information on magic items for sale, some sample lore to be unearthed via Knowledge-checks and, obviously, some rumors and adventure hooks. Oddly, the settlement statblock information present in the original iteration of the village has been cut. On the plus-side of things, we have two […] -
![The Grimoire Arcane: Book of Eight Schools (Priority Review) This supplement clocks in at 30 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 25 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing queue at the request of my patreon supporters as a prioritized review. Okay, so what is this? In short, it’s a selection of 8 specialist wizard classes, one for each of the big schools. As such, we assume d6 HD, 2 + Intelligence modifier skills per level, good Will-saves and full 9-level spellcasting progression governed by Intelligence as casting ability modifier, and the progression is […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/289590-115x115.jpg "The Grimoire Arcane: Book of Eight Schools (Priority Review)")
The Grimoire Arcane: Book of Eight Schools (Priority Review)
Posted on April 6, 2020 | No CommentsThe Grimoire Arcane: Book of Eight Schools (Priority Review) This supplement clocks in at 30 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 25 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing queue at the request of my patreon supporters as a prioritized review. Okay, so what is this? In short, it’s a selection of 8 specialist wizard classes, one for each of the big schools. As such, we assume d6 HD, 2 + Intelligence modifier skills per level, good Will-saves and full 9-level spellcasting progression governed by Intelligence as casting ability modifier, and the progression is […] -
![Thunderscape: Villains of Aden This Thunderscape-supplement clocks in at 17 pages, 1 page front cover,1 page back cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 12 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Okay, like the last supplement in the series, this pdf focuses on depicting named NPCs with their respective stats and brief histories – so let’s see if this one fares better! Well, if the Smoketown Bandit, a CR 4 jurak alchemist radically opposed to Mekanus’ industrial infrastructure is anything to go by, then partially, but not wholly: The build is missing its daily bombu-use, bomb DC, and unless I overlooked something, their damage is off as well, which is […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/153032-115x115.jpg "Thunderscape: Villains of Aden")
Thunderscape: Villains of Aden
Posted on April 1, 2020 | No CommentsThunderscape: Villains of Aden This Thunderscape-supplement clocks in at 17 pages, 1 page front cover,1 page back cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 12 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Okay, like the last supplement in the series, this pdf focuses on depicting named NPCs with their respective stats and brief histories – so let’s see if this one fares better! Well, if the Smoketown Bandit, a CR 4 jurak alchemist radically opposed to Mekanus’ industrial infrastructure is anything to go by, then partially, but not wholly: The build is missing its daily bombu-use, bomb DC, and unless I overlooked something, their damage is off as well, which is […] -
![Elemental-Kin of Porphyra (Porphyra RPG) This installment of the „…of Porphyra”-series clocks in at 24 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1.5 pages of SRD, leaving us with 20.5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing queue at the request of my patreon supporters. In case you weren’t aware of it: Porphyra RPG is pretty much compatible with PFRPG’s 1st edition; the game behaves akin to how PFRPG modernized 3.5 back in the day, and presents a continuation of the tradition, in contrast to PF2 being a whole different beast. As such, the content herein can be adapted to PF1 with minimal fuss. We begin with […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/264089-115x115.png "Elemental-Kin of Porphyra (Porphyra RPG) (Patreon Request)")
Elemental-Kin of Porphyra (Porphyra RPG) (Patreon Request)
Posted on March 31, 2020 | No CommentsElemental-Kin of Porphyra (Porphyra RPG) This installment of the „…of Porphyra”-series clocks in at 24 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1.5 pages of SRD, leaving us with 20.5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing queue at the request of my patreon supporters. In case you weren’t aware of it: Porphyra RPG is pretty much compatible with PFRPG’s 1st edition; the game behaves akin to how PFRPG modernized 3.5 back in the day, and presents a continuation of the tradition, in contrast to PF2 being a whole different beast. As such, the content herein can be adapted to PF1 with minimal fuss. We begin with […] -
![Druid Enclave: Adventure Book The massive Druid Enclave Adventure Book clocks in at 838 pages; if you take away the introduction, the explanation of Infinium Game Studios‘ FlexTale and quadded statblocks etc., you instead arrive at around 820 pages, which renders this massive doorstopper of a tome one of the largest books I have ever covered. This review was moved up in my reviewing queue due to me receiving a print copy in exchange for a fair and unbiased review. Okay, so first things first: The “Druid Enclave Adventure Book” is imho not an adventure book: It’s a massive, tome-sized setting supplement that depicts a city in intricate, obsessive detail; it can be likened o arriving in e.g. […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/275746-115x115.jpg "Druid Enclave: Adventure Book")
Druid Enclave: Adventure Book
Posted on March 26, 2020 | No CommentsDruid Enclave: Adventure Book The massive Druid Enclave Adventure Book clocks in at 838 pages; if you take away the introduction, the explanation of Infinium Game Studios‘ FlexTale and quadded statblocks etc., you instead arrive at around 820 pages, which renders this massive doorstopper of a tome one of the largest books I have ever covered. This review was moved up in my reviewing queue due to me receiving a print copy in exchange for a fair and unbiased review. Okay, so first things first: The “Druid Enclave Adventure Book” is imho not an adventure book: It’s a massive, tome-sized setting supplement that depicts a city in intricate, obsessive detail; it can be likened o arriving in e.g. […] -
![Thunderscape: Heroes of Aden This supplement clocks in at 16 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page back cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 11 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, what is this? Well, functionally, this is a collection of NPC allies with statblocks included. They are the named variety, so not the generic everyman’s statblocks, and the individuals make ample use of Thunderscape’s class array; if required, for example when a thaumaturge is concerned, we have the stats modified by the typically-channeled legend featured in brackets, with spirit points properly noted. Similarly, more complex rules operations are noted in brackets, which can be handy for some less […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/148431-115x115.jpg "Thunderscape: Heroes of Aden")
Thunderscape: Heroes of Aden
Posted on March 23, 2020 | No CommentsThunderscape: Heroes of Aden This supplement clocks in at 16 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page back cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 11 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, what is this? Well, functionally, this is a collection of NPC allies with statblocks included. They are the named variety, so not the generic everyman’s statblocks, and the individuals make ample use of Thunderscape’s class array; if required, for example when a thaumaturge is concerned, we have the stats modified by the typically-channeled legend featured in brackets, with spirit points properly noted. Similarly, more complex rules operations are noted in brackets, which can be handy for some less […] -
![Legendary Planet VII: To Kill A Star The final installment of the Legendary Planet AP clocks in at 172 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page inside of front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of introduction (which also contains notes on assumed power-level, etc.), 1 page ToC, 4 pages of SRD ,1 page back cover, leaving us with 161 pages of content, so let’s take a look! As always, I was a backer of the kickstarter for Legendary Planet, but I was not involved in the creation of this book. This brings me to a big, important note: You see, the kickstarter back then barely made the funding required for this final module – and under that premise, […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/280946-115x115.jpg "Legendary Planet VII: To Kill A Star")
Legendary Planet VII: To Kill A Star
Posted on March 20, 2020 | No CommentsLegendary Planet VII: To Kill A Star The final installment of the Legendary Planet AP clocks in at 172 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page inside of front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of introduction (which also contains notes on assumed power-level, etc.), 1 page ToC, 4 pages of SRD ,1 page back cover, leaving us with 161 pages of content, so let’s take a look! As always, I was a backer of the kickstarter for Legendary Planet, but I was not involved in the creation of this book. This brings me to a big, important note: You see, the kickstarter back then barely made the funding required for this final module – and under that premise, […] -
![Legendary Worlds: Polaris 7 This installment of the Legendary Worlds-series clocks in at 20 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page inside of front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page ToC, 2 pages of introduction, 1 page advertisement, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 10 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Orbiting a red dwarf star, Polaris 7 is best described as an inhospitable, frozen ball of ice, and one wracked by massive polar vortices; to make things worse, making the equatorial zone the only region habitable by any stretch of the word. The atmosphere is thin and requires supplemental oxygen for most humanoids. Why would anyone be here? Well, the answer […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/270054-115x115.jpg "Legendary Worlds: Polaris 7")
Legendary Worlds: Polaris 7
Posted on March 19, 2020 | No CommentsLegendary Worlds: Polaris 7 This installment of the Legendary Worlds-series clocks in at 20 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page inside of front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page ToC, 2 pages of introduction, 1 page advertisement, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 10 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Orbiting a red dwarf star, Polaris 7 is best described as an inhospitable, frozen ball of ice, and one wracked by massive polar vortices; to make things worse, making the equatorial zone the only region habitable by any stretch of the word. The atmosphere is thin and requires supplemental oxygen for most humanoids. Why would anyone be here? Well, the answer […] -
![Legendary Worlds: Carsis This installment of the Legendary Worlds-series clocks in at 22 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page inside of front cover, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 2 pages of introduction, 1 page advertisement, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 12 pages of content, so let’s take a look! A little more than one and a half millennia ago, the world of Carsis was wrecked by a cataclysm, as the rogue moon now known as the Heart of Carsis crashed into the planet, shattering the world and sending the polar regions into space, forming new moons and changing the planet’s gravity; meanwhile, the moon became the new core of the planet, […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/221881-115x115.jpg "Legendary Worlds: Carsis")
Legendary Worlds: Carsis
Posted on March 19, 2020 | No CommentsLegendary Worlds: Carsis This installment of the Legendary Worlds-series clocks in at 22 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page inside of front cover, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 2 pages of introduction, 1 page advertisement, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 12 pages of content, so let’s take a look! A little more than one and a half millennia ago, the world of Carsis was wrecked by a cataclysm, as the rogue moon now known as the Heart of Carsis crashed into the planet, shattering the world and sending the polar regions into space, forming new moons and changing the planet’s gravity; meanwhile, the moon became the new core of the planet, […]
