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![Letters from the Flaming Crab: World Tree This installment of the impressive “Letters from the Flaming Crab”-series clocks in at 29 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, leaving us with 25 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, before you’re asking – this is not a straight rehash of the classic idea of the world tree as known from Norse myths and the like; instead, we have a contextualization of the idea within the reality of the game. Touched by the dryad Endainne, the oak that was to grow into the colossal tree featured herein would grow, however, to proportions only dwarfed by the cosmic tree of said myths – at […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/204103-115x115.jpg "Letters from the Flaming Crab: World Tree")
Letters from the Flaming Crab: World Tree
Posted on June 22, 2017 | No CommentsLetters from the Flaming Crab: World Tree This installment of the impressive “Letters from the Flaming Crab”-series clocks in at 29 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, leaving us with 25 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, before you’re asking – this is not a straight rehash of the classic idea of the world tree as known from Norse myths and the like; instead, we have a contextualization of the idea within the reality of the game. Touched by the dryad Endainne, the oak that was to grow into the colossal tree featured herein would grow, however, to proportions only dwarfed by the cosmic tree of said myths – at […] -
![Veranthea Codex: Radical Pantheon 2.0 The revised edition of the massive first expansion for Veranthea clocks in at a whopping 123 pages (for this price-point!), 1 page front cover,1 page editorial/ToC, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 117 pages of content – quite a lot, so let’s get to it! Veranthea Codex is a truly massive book – and still, there are a lot of components that simply, by virtue of their unique ideas, deserved more coverage. Well, this would be the first book doing just that. If you require a brief one-sentence summary – think of this as the setting’s Inner Sea Gods…though, admittedly, the focus is somewhat different. […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/200168-115x115.jpg "Veranthea Codex: Radical Pantheon 2.0")
Veranthea Codex: Radical Pantheon 2.0
Posted on June 22, 2017 | No CommentsVeranthea Codex: Radical Pantheon 2.0 The revised edition of the massive first expansion for Veranthea clocks in at a whopping 123 pages (for this price-point!), 1 page front cover,1 page editorial/ToC, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 117 pages of content – quite a lot, so let’s get to it! Veranthea Codex is a truly massive book – and still, there are a lot of components that simply, by virtue of their unique ideas, deserved more coverage. Well, this would be the first book doing just that. If you require a brief one-sentence summary – think of this as the setting’s Inner Sea Gods…though, admittedly, the focus is somewhat different. […] -
![Mythic Module Monsters – Red Throne 3 The third installment of the series of little pdfs providing mythic versions for the monsters originally featured in the bestiary sections of Curse of the Crimson Throne clocks in at 9 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 6 pages, so let’s take a look! This one has a bit of overlap with Mythic Monsters: India: The Upasunda Asura at CR 11/MR 4 and the amazing due of undead elephant (Rajput Ambari, CR 8/MR 3) and Rakshasa Maharaja (CR 25/MR 10) can all be found herein as well. The builds are all three amazing, but I have commented on all of them in my review […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/197680-115x115.jpg "Mythic Module Monsters – Red Throne 3")
Mythic Module Monsters – Red Throne 3
Posted on June 22, 2017 | No CommentsMythic Module Monsters – Red Throne 3 The third installment of the series of little pdfs providing mythic versions for the monsters originally featured in the bestiary sections of Curse of the Crimson Throne clocks in at 9 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 6 pages, so let’s take a look! This one has a bit of overlap with Mythic Monsters: India: The Upasunda Asura at CR 11/MR 4 and the amazing due of undead elephant (Rajput Ambari, CR 8/MR 3) and Rakshasa Maharaja (CR 25/MR 10) can all be found herein as well. The builds are all three amazing, but I have commented on all of them in my review […] -
![Mythic Module Monsters – Red Throne 2 The second installment of the series of little pdfs providing mythic versions for the monsters originally featured in the bestiary sections of Curse of the Crimson Throne clocks in at 11 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 8 pages, so let’s take a look! The first creature herein would be the Leukodaemon at CR 11/MR 4, whose diseases become airborne (YES!) and his contagion is upgraded. Beyond mythic path abilities and their detachable skills and mere presence can make the area more infectious – amazing! If you already have the Mythic Monsters: Daemons-file, you’ll already be familiar with this guy, though. At one […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/197215-115x115.jpg "Mythic Module Monsters – Red Throne 2")
Mythic Module Monsters – Red Throne 2
Posted on June 22, 2017 | No CommentsMythic Module Monsters – Red Throne 2 The second installment of the series of little pdfs providing mythic versions for the monsters originally featured in the bestiary sections of Curse of the Crimson Throne clocks in at 11 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 8 pages, so let’s take a look! The first creature herein would be the Leukodaemon at CR 11/MR 4, whose diseases become airborne (YES!) and his contagion is upgraded. Beyond mythic path abilities and their detachable skills and mere presence can make the area more infectious – amazing! If you already have the Mythic Monsters: Daemons-file, you’ll already be familiar with this guy, though. At one […] -
![Mythic Module Monsters – Red Throne 1 The first installment of the series of little pdfs providing mythic versions for the monsters originally featured in the bestiary sections of Curse of the Crimson Throne clocks in at 9 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 6 pages, so let’s take a look! We begin with the Mythic Devilfish at CR 5/MR 2, who infuses tainted blood that can render nonevil creatures sickened and it also gains reactive camouflage and can increase the miss-chances it gets from it via mythic power expenditure. Really cool, though this guy will be familiar if you already have Mythic Monsters: Sea Monsters. At the same CR/MR, […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/196673-115x115.jpg "Mythic Module Monsters – Red Throne 1")
Mythic Module Monsters – Red Throne 1
Posted on June 22, 2017 | No CommentsMythic Module Monsters – Red Throne 1 The first installment of the series of little pdfs providing mythic versions for the monsters originally featured in the bestiary sections of Curse of the Crimson Throne clocks in at 9 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 6 pages, so let’s take a look! We begin with the Mythic Devilfish at CR 5/MR 2, who infuses tainted blood that can render nonevil creatures sickened and it also gains reactive camouflage and can increase the miss-chances it gets from it via mythic power expenditure. Really cool, though this guy will be familiar if you already have Mythic Monsters: Sea Monsters. At the same CR/MR, […] -
![Echelon Expansions: Draconic Bloodlines This pdf clocks in at 46 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page blank inside of back cover, 1 page back cover, 6 pages of SRD, 1 page editorial, leaving us with 36 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. So, I’m not starting with the subject matter, but with the houserule mentioned on the first page: It’s kinda weird that bloodline spells are learned later, so the pdf provides an interesting and concise way to fix that without increasing the power of the class. Beyond that, we also get alternate rationalizations why a given […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/179630-115x115.jpg "Echelon Expansions: Draconic Bloodlines")
Echelon Expansions: Draconic Bloodlines
Posted on June 21, 2017 | No CommentsEchelon Expansions: Draconic Bloodlines This pdf clocks in at 46 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page blank inside of back cover, 1 page back cover, 6 pages of SRD, 1 page editorial, leaving us with 36 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. So, I’m not starting with the subject matter, but with the houserule mentioned on the first page: It’s kinda weird that bloodline spells are learned later, so the pdf provides an interesting and concise way to fix that without increasing the power of the class. Beyond that, we also get alternate rationalizations why a given […] -
![Places of Power: Dragonmarch Keep This installment of the Places of Power-series clocks in at 11 pages, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page back cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! At the borders of three formerly warring nations, atop a craggy precipice at the edge of known civilization, there is a sturdy keep overlooking the surrounding landscape, a bulwark against raiders and the forces of darkness, steadfast clinging to civilization and providing solace for those nearby, a veritable keep in the borderlands, if you will, awaiting adventurers of stout hearts and valorous mien. This structure is dragonmarch keep, represented in a massive […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/203342-115x115.jpg "Places of Power: Dragonmarch Keep")
Places of Power: Dragonmarch Keep
Posted on June 21, 2017 | No CommentsPlaces of Power: Dragonmarch Keep This installment of the Places of Power-series clocks in at 11 pages, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page back cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! At the borders of three formerly warring nations, atop a craggy precipice at the edge of known civilization, there is a sturdy keep overlooking the surrounding landscape, a bulwark against raiders and the forces of darkness, steadfast clinging to civilization and providing solace for those nearby, a veritable keep in the borderlands, if you will, awaiting adventurers of stout hearts and valorous mien. This structure is dragonmarch keep, represented in a massive […] -
![What Lies Beyond Reason #3: From the Ashes The third installment of the What Lies Beyond Reason AP clocks in at 69 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page KS-thanks, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 63 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my review-queue due to me receiving a print copy in exchange for a fair and honest review. First things first: As before, we receive scaling information, namely the required modifications to run this for 4th level or 6th level characters instead of the 5th-level default. The pdf includes pregens. This being an adventure-review, the following contains […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/186895-115x115.jpg "What Lies Beyond Reason #3: From the Ashes")
What Lies Beyond Reason #3: From the Ashes
Posted on June 20, 2017 | No CommentsWhat Lies Beyond Reason #3: From the Ashes The third installment of the What Lies Beyond Reason AP clocks in at 69 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page KS-thanks, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 63 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my review-queue due to me receiving a print copy in exchange for a fair and honest review. First things first: As before, we receive scaling information, namely the required modifications to run this for 4th level or 6th level characters instead of the 5th-level default. The pdf includes pregens. This being an adventure-review, the following contains […] -
![Places of Power: Godswatch This installment of the Places of Power-series clocks in at 11 pages, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page back cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Consecrated in the names of countless gods, the edifice known as Godswatch represents a tower overlooking the raging river Kyrene, welcoming pilgrims and inquisitive priests of esoteric religions alike. It is more than a mere place of religious learning and sanctuary, though – the tower is also a watchpost, commemorating the triumph of the river god over an evil vanquished long ago. No one permanently lives at the godswatch, but at least […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/193524-115x115.jpg "Places of Power: Godswatch")
Places of Power: Godswatch
Posted on June 20, 2017 | No CommentsPlaces of Power: Godswatch This installment of the Places of Power-series clocks in at 11 pages, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page back cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Consecrated in the names of countless gods, the edifice known as Godswatch represents a tower overlooking the raging river Kyrene, welcoming pilgrims and inquisitive priests of esoteric religions alike. It is more than a mere place of religious learning and sanctuary, though – the tower is also a watchpost, commemorating the triumph of the river god over an evil vanquished long ago. No one permanently lives at the godswatch, but at least […] -
![What Lies Beyond Reason #2: Ignorance is Bliss The second part of the What Lies Beyond Reason AP clocks in at 57 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page KS-thanks, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 51 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Now, as always, we do receive pregens included in this adventure; furthermore, while intended for characters of 4th level, though scaling information for 5th level heroes are included – for more ideas regarding scaling/structure and sidetrek insertion, the great Campaign Guide has you covered there. The module also takes off the shackles of the AP – it represents the first free-form module in […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/183556-115x115.jpg "What Lies Beyond Reason #2: Ignorance is Bliss")
What Lies Beyond Reason #2: Ignorance is Bliss
Posted on June 19, 2017 | No CommentsWhat Lies Beyond Reason #2: Ignorance is Bliss The second part of the What Lies Beyond Reason AP clocks in at 57 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page KS-thanks, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 51 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Now, as always, we do receive pregens included in this adventure; furthermore, while intended for characters of 4th level, though scaling information for 5th level heroes are included – for more ideas regarding scaling/structure and sidetrek insertion, the great Campaign Guide has you covered there. The module also takes off the shackles of the AP – it represents the first free-form module in […] -
![Feats of Legend: 20 Orc Feats This installment of the Feats of Legend-series clocks in at 6 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 3 pages of content, so let’s take a look! -Fight Impulse: 1/day enter rage as an immediate action as a response to a fear effect, provided you can enter it. Solid. -Focused Fury: 1/rage make a full-attack as though you used Power Attack, but sans penalties. Benefits do not apply to AoOs. While nasty for rage-cycling builds, these already constitute cheesy builds, so yeah. -Hachetman: Treat handaxes as though they were a warpriest sacred weapon at -4 levels. -Iron Fist: Gain a slam attack, properly […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/205323-115x115.png "Feats of Legend: 20 Orc Feats")
Feats of Legend: 20 Orc Feats
Posted on June 19, 2017 | No CommentsFeats of Legend: 20 Orc Feats This installment of the Feats of Legend-series clocks in at 6 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 3 pages of content, so let’s take a look! -Fight Impulse: 1/day enter rage as an immediate action as a response to a fear effect, provided you can enter it. Solid. -Focused Fury: 1/rage make a full-attack as though you used Power Attack, but sans penalties. Benefits do not apply to AoOs. While nasty for rage-cycling builds, these already constitute cheesy builds, so yeah. -Hachetman: Treat handaxes as though they were a warpriest sacred weapon at -4 levels. -Iron Fist: Gain a slam attack, properly […] -
![What Lies Beyond Reason #1: A Simple Job The first installment of the “What Lies Beyond Reason AP” (if you don’t count the optional prologue) clocks in at 61 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page KS-thanks, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 55 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This has been moved up in my review-queue due to me receiving a print copy in exchange for a fair and unbiased review. All right, while intended for 2nd level, it should be noted that scaling information for level 3 are included; similarly, if you dislike magical airships/basic steamtech, the module does mention how to deal […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/179892-115x115.jpg "What Lies Beyond Reason #1: A Simple Job")
What Lies Beyond Reason #1: A Simple Job
Posted on June 16, 2017 | No CommentsWhat Lies Beyond Reason #1: A Simple Job The first installment of the “What Lies Beyond Reason AP” (if you don’t count the optional prologue) clocks in at 61 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page KS-thanks, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 55 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This has been moved up in my review-queue due to me receiving a print copy in exchange for a fair and unbiased review. All right, while intended for 2nd level, it should be noted that scaling information for level 3 are included; similarly, if you dislike magical airships/basic steamtech, the module does mention how to deal […] -
![What Lies Beyond Reason Campaign Guide This massive Campaign Guide/companion tome for the “What Lies Beyond Reason”-AP clocks in at an impressive 137 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page KS-thanks, 1 page ToC, 1 page advertisement, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with a massive 130 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This book was moved up in my review-queue due to me receiving a print copy for the purpose of a far and unbiased review. Well, first of all, let us define what this book represents: This is basically a GM Guide, a deluxe-expansion edition for the AP that, while not strictly necessary, does greatly enhance the experience, […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/196103-115x115.jpg "What Lies Beyond Reason Campaign Guide")
What Lies Beyond Reason Campaign Guide
Posted on June 9, 2017 | No CommentsWhat Lies Beyond Reason Campaign Guide This massive Campaign Guide/companion tome for the “What Lies Beyond Reason”-AP clocks in at an impressive 137 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page KS-thanks, 1 page ToC, 1 page advertisement, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with a massive 130 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This book was moved up in my review-queue due to me receiving a print copy for the purpose of a far and unbiased review. Well, first of all, let us define what this book represents: This is basically a GM Guide, a deluxe-expansion edition for the AP that, while not strictly necessary, does greatly enhance the experience, […] -
![Mythic Monsters: Africa This installment of the Mythic Monsters-series clocks in at 30 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page inside of front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page ToC, 2 pages introduction/how to use, 3 pages of advertisement, 1 page inside of back cover, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 18 pages of raw content, so let’s take a look! All right, as always in the series, we begin with supplemental material – this time around, we get a total of 7 traps, ranging from CR 3 to 15 and using classics from the Indiana Jones movies: Broken lights, valuable idol, snake pit…you get the theme there. Notable: They all come with means to […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/198134-115x115.jpg "Mythic Monsters: Africa")
Mythic Monsters: Africa
Posted on June 9, 2017 | No CommentsMythic Monsters: Africa This installment of the Mythic Monsters-series clocks in at 30 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page inside of front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page ToC, 2 pages introduction/how to use, 3 pages of advertisement, 1 page inside of back cover, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 18 pages of raw content, so let’s take a look! All right, as always in the series, we begin with supplemental material – this time around, we get a total of 7 traps, ranging from CR 3 to 15 and using classics from the Indiana Jones movies: Broken lights, valuable idol, snake pit…you get the theme there. Notable: They all come with means to […] -
![Spiritualists of Porphyra This installment of Purple Duck Games’ “…of Porphyra”-series clocks in at 28 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, leaving us with 24 pages of content. It should be noted that these are formatted for an A5-paper-size (roughly 6” by 9”), so you can fit up to 4 pages on a sheet of paper, if you’re conscious of ink/toner costs and want this printed. We begin this pdf with new archetypes, the first of which would be the ectofletcher, who adds Stealth to his list of class skills and gains proficiency with all bows and crossbow, as well as with light armor. Starting at 1st level, the archetype may, as a […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/203468-115x115.jpg "Spiritualists of Porphyra")
Spiritualists of Porphyra
Posted on June 8, 2017 | No CommentsSpiritualists of Porphyra This installment of Purple Duck Games’ “…of Porphyra”-series clocks in at 28 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, leaving us with 24 pages of content. It should be noted that these are formatted for an A5-paper-size (roughly 6” by 9”), so you can fit up to 4 pages on a sheet of paper, if you’re conscious of ink/toner costs and want this printed. We begin this pdf with new archetypes, the first of which would be the ectofletcher, who adds Stealth to his list of class skills and gains proficiency with all bows and crossbow, as well as with light armor. Starting at 1st level, the archetype may, as a […] -
![Everyman Mini: Childhood Feats This installment of the Everyman Minis-series clocks in at 9 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 5 pages of SRD, leaving us with two pages of content, so let’s take a look! Well, first of all – these feats are intended for use with the extremely impressive Childhood Adventures-sourcebook. If you don’t already have it, consider getting it. The focus in this installment would, obviously, be feats with the Child-descriptor, though two story feats can also be found herein – you know these undoubtedly from Ultimate Campaign. And yes, I am a pronounced fan of the concept. Child-feats, just btw., come with a proper maturation benefit that is pretty much analogue with […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/203333-115x115.jpg "Everyman Mini: Childhood Feats")
Everyman Mini: Childhood Feats
Posted on June 8, 2017 | No CommentsEveryman Mini: Childhood Feats This installment of the Everyman Minis-series clocks in at 9 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 5 pages of SRD, leaving us with two pages of content, so let’s take a look! Well, first of all – these feats are intended for use with the extremely impressive Childhood Adventures-sourcebook. If you don’t already have it, consider getting it. The focus in this installment would, obviously, be feats with the Child-descriptor, though two story feats can also be found herein – you know these undoubtedly from Ultimate Campaign. And yes, I am a pronounced fan of the concept. Child-feats, just btw., come with a proper maturation benefit that is pretty much analogue with […] -
![April Augmented 2017 The second of Dreamscarred Press’ April’s Fools-releases clocks in at 15 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 11 pages of content, so let’s take a look! We begin this one with a new 5-level PrC, the chessmaster, who needs 5 ranks in several skills, BAB +4 and the collective class feature to qualify. The PrC gains d8 HD, 4 + Int skills per level and doesn’t gain additional weapon or armor proficiencies. BAB-wise, we get a 3/4 progression as well as Ref and Will-saves that improve to +3 over the course of the PrC. 4 of the 5 levels yield manifesting progression and levels in […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/208752-115x115.jpg "April Augmented 2017")
April Augmented 2017
Posted on June 7, 2017 | No CommentsApril Augmented 2017 The second of Dreamscarred Press’ April’s Fools-releases clocks in at 15 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 11 pages of content, so let’s take a look! We begin this one with a new 5-level PrC, the chessmaster, who needs 5 ranks in several skills, BAB +4 and the collective class feature to qualify. The PrC gains d8 HD, 4 + Int skills per level and doesn’t gain additional weapon or armor proficiencies. BAB-wise, we get a 3/4 progression as well as Ref and Will-saves that improve to +3 over the course of the PrC. 4 of the 5 levels yield manifesting progression and levels in […] -
![The Reaper (Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Just Play Everything) This base class clocks in at a massive 33 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial/ToC, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 30 pages of content, so let’s take a look! It should be noted that this class was commissioned via the Interjection Games patreon by Joshua Ikenberry – which is an amazing thing, if you ask me. Anyway, this class is a bit different than a normal Interjection Games class – you see, usually, Interjection Games classes tend to be meticulously designed to work in both the grittiest and most high-fantasy of campaigns – this one comes with a disclaimer that the weaker […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/193968-115x115.jpg "The Reaper (Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Just Play Everything)")
The Reaper (Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Just Play Everything)
Posted on June 6, 2017 | No CommentsThe Reaper (Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Just Play Everything) This base class clocks in at a massive 33 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial/ToC, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 30 pages of content, so let’s take a look! It should be noted that this class was commissioned via the Interjection Games patreon by Joshua Ikenberry – which is an amazing thing, if you ask me. Anyway, this class is a bit different than a normal Interjection Games class – you see, usually, Interjection Games classes tend to be meticulously designed to work in both the grittiest and most high-fantasy of campaigns – this one comes with a disclaimer that the weaker […] -
![Bloodforge Infusions: Esoteric Energies The first expansion-pdf for Dreamscarred Press’ massive Bloodforge-book of races clocks in at 19 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial/foreword by the authors, 1/2 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 14.5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, one thing bloodforge did that I should have commented on in my review back in the day, would be that it introduced the notion of certain subtypes that make it possible for a creature, to, via the subtype, count as a second creature type for the purpose of spells and effects, abilities etc. While this does not necessarily yield issues per se, it makes some type-interactions a bit […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/204009-115x115.jpg "Bloodforge Infusions: Esoteric Energies")
Bloodforge Infusions: Esoteric Energies
Posted on June 6, 2017 | No CommentsBloodforge Infusions: Esoteric Energies The first expansion-pdf for Dreamscarred Press’ massive Bloodforge-book of races clocks in at 19 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial/foreword by the authors, 1/2 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 14.5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, one thing bloodforge did that I should have commented on in my review back in the day, would be that it introduced the notion of certain subtypes that make it possible for a creature, to, via the subtype, count as a second creature type for the purpose of spells and effects, abilities etc. While this does not necessarily yield issues per se, it makes some type-interactions a bit […] -
![Encounters Series: Lair of the Lava Queen (revised edition) This brief sidetrek module by Pyromaniac Press, first of the Encounter-series-pdfs, clocks in at 11 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. We begin this with a cliff-notes version of the dungeon-specifics – where to best place it regarding terrain, climate, etc., room height, doors and illumination and the pdf also includes hard stats for the doors featured herein. A variety of 3 different hooks provide nice lead-ins for the module. […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/199990-2-115x115.jpg "Encounters Series: Lair of the Lava Queen (revised edition)")
Encounters Series: Lair of the Lava Queen (revised edition)
Posted on June 6, 2017 | No CommentsEncounters Series: Lair of the Lava Queen (revised edition) This brief sidetrek module by Pyromaniac Press, first of the Encounter-series-pdfs, clocks in at 11 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. We begin this with a cliff-notes version of the dungeon-specifics – where to best place it regarding terrain, climate, etc., room height, doors and illumination and the pdf also includes hard stats for the doors featured herein. A variety of 3 different hooks provide nice lead-ins for the module. […] -
![Mythic Monsters: Halloween This installment of the Mythic Monsters-series clocks in at 32 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page inside of front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page ToC, 2 pages introduction/how to use, 3 pages of advertisement, 1 page inside of back cover, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 20 pages of raw content, so let’s take a look! The supplemental material of this installment has a really cool array of two mythic feats, one of which can be used to basically become a faux-headless horseman (AMAZING), while the other, aptly-named Ghost Rider, lets you replace your missing head with a grisly image…like, say a burning skull…oh, and you can become transparent and […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/196138-115x115.jpg "Mythic Monsters: Halloween")
Mythic Monsters: Halloween
Posted on June 5, 2017 | No CommentsMythic Monsters: Halloween This installment of the Mythic Monsters-series clocks in at 32 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page inside of front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page ToC, 2 pages introduction/how to use, 3 pages of advertisement, 1 page inside of back cover, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 20 pages of raw content, so let’s take a look! The supplemental material of this installment has a really cool array of two mythic feats, one of which can be used to basically become a faux-headless horseman (AMAZING), while the other, aptly-named Ghost Rider, lets you replace your missing head with a grisly image…like, say a burning skull…oh, and you can become transparent and […] -
![Village Backdrop: Woodridge This installment of RSP’s Village Backdrop-series is 11 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 5 pages of content, so let’s take a look at the settlement! Situated at the Eastern border of the duchy of Ashlar, the little backwater woodridge is ruled by the Lorsch family; people in this insular town ply their trade at their leisure and all seems idyllic; indeed, even the dressing and nomenclature of the local populace seems to indicate that this place indeed is a peaceful place. One look at the settlement stats confirms this and the pastoral idyll is similarly emphasized by […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/207128-115x115.jpg "Village Backdrop: Woodridge")
Village Backdrop: Woodridge
Posted on June 5, 2017 | No CommentsVillage Backdrop: Woodridge This installment of RSP’s Village Backdrop-series is 11 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 5 pages of content, so let’s take a look at the settlement! Situated at the Eastern border of the duchy of Ashlar, the little backwater woodridge is ruled by the Lorsch family; people in this insular town ply their trade at their leisure and all seems idyllic; indeed, even the dressing and nomenclature of the local populace seems to indicate that this place indeed is a peaceful place. One look at the settlement stats confirms this and the pastoral idyll is similarly emphasized by […] -
![In the Company of Wights This installment of Rite Publishing’s “In the Company of…”-series clocks in at 17 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page of SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 13 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. All right, we begin this pdf with a heart-warming dedication to the founder of Rite Publishing, Steven D. Russell, who has left us too soon. After this, though, it is similarly heart-warming to see that the traditions of master Russell live on – we begin with an in-character letter of a member of the race, […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/208767-115x115.jpg "In the Company of Wights")
In the Company of Wights
Posted on June 2, 2017 | No CommentsIn the Company of Wights This installment of Rite Publishing’s “In the Company of…”-series clocks in at 17 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page of SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 13 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. All right, we begin this pdf with a heart-warming dedication to the founder of Rite Publishing, Steven D. Russell, who has left us too soon. After this, though, it is similarly heart-warming to see that the traditions of master Russell live on – we begin with an in-character letter of a member of the race, […] -
![Player’s Guide to the World of Xoth This FREE player’s guide to the world of Xoth clocks in at 60 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial/ToC, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with a massive 55 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Wait, before we do…a couple of notes – this uses the PFRPG-rules, but, as the cover should make abundantly clear, this setting is one indebted to Howard, Clark Ashton Smith, Fritz Leiber, Michael Moorcock, etc. – in short, this is Sword & Sorcery and not Tolkienesque high-fantasy. *GASP* I know, I know. I’ve read the rants and ramblings…plenty of them, in fact. So let me dispel these flawed […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/xothpg-115x115.jpg "Player’s Guide to the World of Xoth")
Player’s Guide to the World of Xoth
Posted on June 2, 2017 | No CommentsPlayer’s Guide to the World of Xoth This FREE player’s guide to the world of Xoth clocks in at 60 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial/ToC, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with a massive 55 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Wait, before we do…a couple of notes – this uses the PFRPG-rules, but, as the cover should make abundantly clear, this setting is one indebted to Howard, Clark Ashton Smith, Fritz Leiber, Michael Moorcock, etc. – in short, this is Sword & Sorcery and not Tolkienesque high-fantasy. *GASP* I know, I know. I’ve read the rants and ramblings…plenty of them, in fact. So let me dispel these flawed […] -
![Everyman Minis: Ley Line Qualities This Everyman Mini-installment clocks in at 6 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 2 pages of content, so let’s take a look! In case you were wondering – this book expands upon Occult Adventures’ ley lines rules and thus presents the Ley Line Adept feat, which nets a Spellcraft-bonus as well as a Dowsing skill unlock means of 1/day finding ley lines, making them more accessible. The process of “findings”[sic!] ley lines via such rods is covered and concisely presented with DCs and all- no complaints there. The pdf then goes on to present 9 different types of ley line: Alignment-ley lines […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/203771-115x115.jpg "Everyman Minis: Ley Line Qualities")
Everyman Minis: Ley Line Qualities
Posted on June 2, 2017 | No CommentsEveryman Minis: Ley Line Qualities This Everyman Mini-installment clocks in at 6 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 2 pages of content, so let’s take a look! In case you were wondering – this book expands upon Occult Adventures’ ley lines rules and thus presents the Ley Line Adept feat, which nets a Spellcraft-bonus as well as a Dowsing skill unlock means of 1/day finding ley lines, making them more accessible. The process of “findings”[sic!] ley lines via such rods is covered and concisely presented with DCs and all- no complaints there. The pdf then goes on to present 9 different types of ley line: Alignment-ley lines […] -
![Cultures of Celmae: Oyapok This installment of the Cultures of Celmae-series clocks in at 12 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial/ToC, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, what are the oyapok? They, as a race, are relative newcomers to the world of Celmae, a marsupial humanoid species that hails from the swamps and only rather recently has made their way to interacting with the other folk of the world. While their first sojourn towards integration was thwarted by a rather nasty dragon named Dessuterrix, they are industrious and pretty optimistic folk with a generally positive outlook on life. The race comes with […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/186832-115x115.jpg "Cultures of Celmae: Oyapok")
Cultures of Celmae: Oyapok
Posted on June 2, 2017 | No CommentsCultures of Celmae: Oyapok This installment of the Cultures of Celmae-series clocks in at 12 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial/ToC, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, what are the oyapok? They, as a race, are relative newcomers to the world of Celmae, a marsupial humanoid species that hails from the swamps and only rather recently has made their way to interacting with the other folk of the world. While their first sojourn towards integration was thwarted by a rather nasty dragon named Dessuterrix, they are industrious and pretty optimistic folk with a generally positive outlook on life. The race comes with […] -
![Encounters Series: Lair of the Lava Queen This brief sidetrek module by Pyromaniac Press, first of the Encounter-series-pdfs, clocks in at 11 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. We begin this with a cliff-notes version of the dungeon-specifics – where to best place it regarding terrain, climate, etc., room height, doors and illumination and the pdf also includes hard stats for the doors featured herein. A variety of 3 different hooks provide nice lead-ins for the module. The cartography […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/199990-115x115.jpg "Encounters Series: Lair of the Lava Queen")
Encounters Series: Lair of the Lava Queen
Posted on June 1, 2017 | No CommentsEncounters Series: Lair of the Lava Queen This brief sidetrek module by Pyromaniac Press, first of the Encounter-series-pdfs, clocks in at 11 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my reviewing-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. We begin this with a cliff-notes version of the dungeon-specifics – where to best place it regarding terrain, climate, etc., room height, doors and illumination and the pdf also includes hard stats for the doors featured herein. A variety of 3 different hooks provide nice lead-ins for the module. The cartography […]
