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![After School Adventures: Adventures in Wonderland #4 – A Message for the Duchess The fourth part of the adventure series for the youngest of players (I’d recommend the series for ages 4 – 6, 8 at most) clocks in at 14 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial/SRD, ½ page advertisement, leaving us with 11.5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This adventure is designed for 2nd level characters and was moved up in my review-queue at the request of my patreons as a prioritized review. … .. . The White Rabbit is up to his usual shenanigans – while being late, he panics and inadvertently locks the Duchess out of her own castle! It’ll be […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/217278-115x115.jpg "After School Adventures: Adventures in Wonderland #4 – A Message for the Duchess")
After School Adventures: Adventures in Wonderland #4 – A Message for the Duchess
Posted on August 18, 2017 | No CommentsAfter School Adventures: Adventures in Wonderland #4 – A Message for the Duchess The fourth part of the adventure series for the youngest of players (I’d recommend the series for ages 4 – 6, 8 at most) clocks in at 14 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial/SRD, ½ page advertisement, leaving us with 11.5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This adventure is designed for 2nd level characters and was moved up in my review-queue at the request of my patreons as a prioritized review. … .. . The White Rabbit is up to his usual shenanigans – while being late, he panics and inadvertently locks the Duchess out of her own castle! It’ll be […] -
![Places of Power: Raveneye Sanatorium 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! So, we all have presumably played an adventure in a Sanatorium, right? At least those of us who enjoy dark fantasy and roleplaying games will know the tropes at this point. There’s a reason for that, and it is mainly due to reality and how we see sanatoriums and the treatment methods employed there – while, from our modern perspective, e.g. lobotomies may look barbaric, not so long ago, they were considered […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/214257-115x115.jpg "Places of Power: Raveneye Sanatorium")
Places of Power: Raveneye Sanatorium
Posted on August 16, 2017 | No CommentsPlaces of Power: Raveneye Sanatorium 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! So, we all have presumably played an adventure in a Sanatorium, right? At least those of us who enjoy dark fantasy and roleplaying games will know the tropes at this point. There’s a reason for that, and it is mainly due to reality and how we see sanatoriums and the treatment methods employed there – while, from our modern perspective, e.g. lobotomies may look barbaric, not so long ago, they were considered […] -
![CLASSifieds: Wind-Warrior This installment of the CLASSifieds-series clocks in at 14 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 9 pages of content, so let’s take a look! The wind-warrior class presented herein gains d10 HD, 4 + Int skills per level, full BAB-progression, good Ref- and Will-saves as well as proficiency with simple weapons, one-handed martial weapons, light armor as well as katana, naginata and wakizashi. Starting at 1st level, the wind-warrior may use Dexterity instead of Strength modifier with one-handed weapons capable of dealing slashing damage (oddly locking out the naginata -making me think it may have been a leftover from a previous iteration) […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/179713-115x115.png "CLASSifieds: Wind-Warrior")
CLASSifieds: Wind-Warrior
Posted on August 16, 2017 | No CommentsCLASSifieds: Wind-Warrior This installment of the CLASSifieds-series clocks in at 14 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 9 pages of content, so let’s take a look! The wind-warrior class presented herein gains d10 HD, 4 + Int skills per level, full BAB-progression, good Ref- and Will-saves as well as proficiency with simple weapons, one-handed martial weapons, light armor as well as katana, naginata and wakizashi. Starting at 1st level, the wind-warrior may use Dexterity instead of Strength modifier with one-handed weapons capable of dealing slashing damage (oddly locking out the naginata -making me think it may have been a leftover from a previous iteration) […] -
![Hybrid Class: Vessel This Hybrid Class clocks in at 26 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 23 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, what is the vessel? In short, it is a hybrid class of the medium and the oracle, but that is not really enough to adequately describe it. Chassis-wise, the class gets ¾ BAB-progression, good Will-saves, d8 HD, proficiency with simple weapons, light and medium armor and 4 + Int skills per level. Vessels start drawing spells from both medium and cleric spell-lists, starting at 4th level, casting them as psychic spells which are governed by Charisma as spellcasting attribute. As you will have noted, they […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/205136-115x115.jpg "Hybrid Class: Vessel")
Hybrid Class: Vessel
Posted on August 15, 2017 | No CommentsHybrid Class: Vessel This Hybrid Class clocks in at 26 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 23 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, what is the vessel? In short, it is a hybrid class of the medium and the oracle, but that is not really enough to adequately describe it. Chassis-wise, the class gets ¾ BAB-progression, good Will-saves, d8 HD, proficiency with simple weapons, light and medium armor and 4 + Int skills per level. Vessels start drawing spells from both medium and cleric spell-lists, starting at 4th level, casting them as psychic spells which are governed by Charisma as spellcasting attribute. As you will have noted, they […] -
![Dimensionist Hybrid Class This hybrid class clocks in at 13 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 8 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, what is the dimensionist? Well, it is a hybrid class of kinteicist and witch; chassis-wise, it receives d8 HD, 4 + Int skills per level, proficiency with simple weapons and light armor and may cast dimensionist spells while in light armor without suffering arcane spell failure. The dimensionist gets spellcasting of up to 6th level and employs Intelligence as governing spellcasting attribute. As an Int-based caster, the dimensionist must prepare her spells in advance and spells are taken from custom […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/190860-115x115.jpg "Dimensionist Hybrid Class")
Dimensionist Hybrid Class
Posted on August 15, 2017 | No CommentsDimensionist Hybrid Class This hybrid class clocks in at 13 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 8 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, what is the dimensionist? Well, it is a hybrid class of kinteicist and witch; chassis-wise, it receives d8 HD, 4 + Int skills per level, proficiency with simple weapons and light armor and may cast dimensionist spells while in light armor without suffering arcane spell failure. The dimensionist gets spellcasting of up to 6th level and employs Intelligence as governing spellcasting attribute. As an Int-based caster, the dimensionist must prepare her spells in advance and spells are taken from custom […] -
![Pulpfinder: Fantasy Adventure in the Roaring 20s This book clocks in at 65 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 2 pages of SRD, leaving us with 60 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was sponsored by my patreons and moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review. So, first of all: What is this? In short, it is intended as a toolkit to create Pathfinder campaigns that take place in the roaring 20s, blending fantasy and pulp – a strange combo, but one that very well may work rather well. There are some considerations for such a game – unlike more far-out settings, Pulpfinder per default assumes a […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/152615-115x115.jpg "Pulpfinder: Fantasy Adventure in the Roaring 20s")
Pulpfinder: Fantasy Adventure in the Roaring 20s
Posted on August 14, 2017 | No CommentsPulpfinder: Fantasy Adventure in the Roaring 20s This book clocks in at 65 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 2 pages of SRD, leaving us with 60 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was sponsored by my patreons and moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review. So, first of all: What is this? In short, it is intended as a toolkit to create Pathfinder campaigns that take place in the roaring 20s, blending fantasy and pulp – a strange combo, but one that very well may work rather well. There are some considerations for such a game – unlike more far-out settings, Pulpfinder per default assumes a […] -
![Mythic Mini: Horror Feats S – Z All right, you know the deal by now, right? 3 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page SRD/editorial, 1 page content, so let’s go! It should be noted that the SRD page contains a feat, so don’t miss that! -Spawnlink: Passively observe what the spawn sees while maintaining your senses. You also don’t need to expend actions to retain the link while it’s established and aren’t blinded while looking through the spawn’s eyes, but take a penalty instead. Use mythic power to gaze through all spawns simultaneously. HECK YES. Undead overwatch. AMAZING. -Spirit Speaker: Gain mythic tier to Diplomacy to get spirits absorbed to reveal intel. Spirits can be used to […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/193853-115x115.jpg "Mythic Mini: Horror Feats S – Z")
Mythic Mini: Horror Feats S – Z
Posted on August 14, 2017 | No CommentsMythic Mini: Horror Feats S – Z All right, you know the deal by now, right? 3 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page SRD/editorial, 1 page content, so let’s go! It should be noted that the SRD page contains a feat, so don’t miss that! -Spawnlink: Passively observe what the spawn sees while maintaining your senses. You also don’t need to expend actions to retain the link while it’s established and aren’t blinded while looking through the spawn’s eyes, but take a penalty instead. Use mythic power to gaze through all spawns simultaneously. HECK YES. Undead overwatch. AMAZING. -Spirit Speaker: Gain mythic tier to Diplomacy to get spirits absorbed to reveal intel. Spirits can be used to […] -
![Mythic Mini: Horror Feats P – S All right, you know the deal by now, right? 3 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page SRD/editorial, 1 page content, so let’s go! It should be noted that the SRD page contains a feat, so don’t miss that! -Protector of the People: Add the mythic simple template to the golem protector and ties it closely to the mission of protecting the people. Upon completion, the cost reduction benefit applies to any construct crafted and you gain a tier-based bonus. Nice boost! -Purging Emesis: Purge of poisons as a standard actions and affect all types of poisons. Also reduces the negative condition incurred by saving down to sickened. Also nets the […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/193860-115x115.jpg "Mythic Mini: Horror Feats P – S")
Mythic Mini: Horror Feats P – S
Posted on August 14, 2017 | No CommentsMythic Mini: Horror Feats P – S All right, you know the deal by now, right? 3 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page SRD/editorial, 1 page content, so let’s go! It should be noted that the SRD page contains a feat, so don’t miss that! -Protector of the People: Add the mythic simple template to the golem protector and ties it closely to the mission of protecting the people. Upon completion, the cost reduction benefit applies to any construct crafted and you gain a tier-based bonus. Nice boost! -Purging Emesis: Purge of poisons as a standard actions and affect all types of poisons. Also reduces the negative condition incurred by saving down to sickened. Also nets the […] -
![Deadly Gardens: Ghost Spore Swarm This installment of the Deadly Gardens-series clocks in at 5 pages, 1 page front cover, 1/2 page SRD, leaving us with 3.5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! As always, we begin with two magic items – the first of which would be angry hornet, an enchanted blowgun dart: The dart, when fired at a target within 2 range-increments and misses, suddenly animates, trying to hit the target on the subsequent round, ignoring cover relative to the shooter – the dart buzzes around the victim, basically. The victim can try to outrun it or swat it out of the sky, though. The item takes winds and AoE-effects into account as well – […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/211547-115x115.jpg "Deadly Gardens: Ghost Spore Swarm")
Deadly Gardens: Ghost Spore Swarm
Posted on August 11, 2017 | No CommentsDeadly Gardens: Ghost Spore Swarm This installment of the Deadly Gardens-series clocks in at 5 pages, 1 page front cover, 1/2 page SRD, leaving us with 3.5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! As always, we begin with two magic items – the first of which would be angry hornet, an enchanted blowgun dart: The dart, when fired at a target within 2 range-increments and misses, suddenly animates, trying to hit the target on the subsequent round, ignoring cover relative to the shooter – the dart buzzes around the victim, basically. The victim can try to outrun it or swat it out of the sky, though. The item takes winds and AoE-effects into account as well – […] -
![Mythic Mini: Horror Feats J – P All right, you know the deal by now, right? 3 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page SRD/editorial, 1 page content, so let’s go! -Kyton Style: Increases DC for Stunning Fist attempts when using spiked chains. Expend 1 mythic power to execute stunning attacks with the spiked chain for 1 minute, sans expending ki. Big kudos – getting the ki/Stunning Fist-use interaction right. Well done! -Kyton Shield: Increases AC bonus, adds vicious to the spiked chain and provides a retributive damage via mythic power expenditure. This is untyped damage, which imho it shouldn’t be, but that’s a matter of opinion. -Kyton Cut: Increases bonus damage output, more so when mythic […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/193859-115x115.jpg "Mythic Mini: Horror Feats J – P")
Mythic Mini: Horror Feats J – P
Posted on August 11, 2017 | No CommentsMythic Mini: Horror Feats J – P All right, you know the deal by now, right? 3 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page SRD/editorial, 1 page content, so let’s go! -Kyton Style: Increases DC for Stunning Fist attempts when using spiked chains. Expend 1 mythic power to execute stunning attacks with the spiked chain for 1 minute, sans expending ki. Big kudos – getting the ki/Stunning Fist-use interaction right. Well done! -Kyton Shield: Increases AC bonus, adds vicious to the spiked chain and provides a retributive damage via mythic power expenditure. This is untyped damage, which imho it shouldn’t be, but that’s a matter of opinion. -Kyton Cut: Increases bonus damage output, more so when mythic […] -
![Mythic Mini: Horror Feats C – E All right, you know the deal by now, right? 3 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page SRD/editorial, 1 page content, so let’s go! -Clarity of Pain: Adds a bonus on your second roll equal to the amount of damage inflicted. Via mythic power, the damage can be increased to 3d6. -Consume Essence: Add temp HP to the threshold the swallowed creature when you inflict a negative level. There is no limit on how many you can accrue this way, which is a bit problematic. Also, as a standard action, you can expend mythic power to impose 1d4 temporary negative levels in addition to the other save for being swallowed. […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/193855-115x115.jpg "Mythic Mini: Horror Feats C – E")
Mythic Mini: Horror Feats C – E
Posted on August 8, 2017 | No CommentsMythic Mini: Horror Feats C – E All right, you know the deal by now, right? 3 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page SRD/editorial, 1 page content, so let’s go! -Clarity of Pain: Adds a bonus on your second roll equal to the amount of damage inflicted. Via mythic power, the damage can be increased to 3d6. -Consume Essence: Add temp HP to the threshold the swallowed creature when you inflict a negative level. There is no limit on how many you can accrue this way, which is a bit problematic. Also, as a standard action, you can expend mythic power to impose 1d4 temporary negative levels in addition to the other save for being swallowed. […] -
![Mythic Mini: Horror Feats A – B All right, you know the deal by now, right? 3 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page SRD/editorial, 1 page content, so let’s go! -Absorb Spirit: Bonus on Will-saves and Constitution checks made for the feat. Additionally, harboring spirits/haunts is less stressful, allowing for the longer-term harboring of spirits…and you may absorb undead sans rejuvenation. -Aura Flare: Lets you use it more often; first additional use costs one mythic power and every additional use increases the mythic power cost. Additionally, depending on the alignment, you affect the appropriate alignments. If your aura is strong, you exhaust targets instead of fatiguing them. Nice. -Blood Feast: Pure numerical escalation: On a basic […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/193823-115x115.jpg "Mythic Mini: Horror Feats A – B")
Mythic Mini: Horror Feats A – B
Posted on August 8, 2017 | No CommentsMythic Mini: Horror Feats A – B All right, you know the deal by now, right? 3 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page SRD/editorial, 1 page content, so let’s go! -Absorb Spirit: Bonus on Will-saves and Constitution checks made for the feat. Additionally, harboring spirits/haunts is less stressful, allowing for the longer-term harboring of spirits…and you may absorb undead sans rejuvenation. -Aura Flare: Lets you use it more often; first additional use costs one mythic power and every additional use increases the mythic power cost. Additionally, depending on the alignment, you affect the appropriate alignments. If your aura is strong, you exhaust targets instead of fatiguing them. Nice. -Blood Feast: Pure numerical escalation: On a basic […] -
![Deadly Gardens Player’s Companion: Forest Shadow This installment of the player-centric Deadly Gardens-pdfs clocks in at 10 pages, 1 page front cover, 1/2 page SRD, leaving us with 8.5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, what are forest shadows? In a nutshell, they are humanoid flying squirrels. Racial traits would be as follows: Forest shadows get +2 Dex and Cha, -2 Str, are Small fey with the gnome subtype, have a slow speed, low-light vision, +4 to Stealth in forests and +2 to Acrobatics to balance and Fly checks. Beyond that, they have antlers that grant them a primary gore attack for 1d4. They increases their miss chances due to concealment or total concealment by 5% […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/210675-115x115.jpg "Deadly Gardens Player’s Companion: Forest Shadow")
Deadly Gardens Player’s Companion: Forest Shadow
Posted on August 8, 2017 | No CommentsDeadly Gardens Player’s Companion: Forest Shadow This installment of the player-centric Deadly Gardens-pdfs clocks in at 10 pages, 1 page front cover, 1/2 page SRD, leaving us with 8.5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, what are forest shadows? In a nutshell, they are humanoid flying squirrels. Racial traits would be as follows: Forest shadows get +2 Dex and Cha, -2 Str, are Small fey with the gnome subtype, have a slow speed, low-light vision, +4 to Stealth in forests and +2 to Acrobatics to balance and Fly checks. Beyond that, they have antlers that grant them a primary gore attack for 1d4. They increases their miss chances due to concealment or total concealment by 5% […] -
![The Shapeshifter’s Handbook This installment of the Spheres of Power-expansion handbooks clocks in at 42 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 37 pages of content, so let’s take a look! After a brief introduction to the matter at hand, we begin with a new Monk archetype (compatible with unchained monks as well), the Beastsoul Monk, who gains Transformation instead of the usual level 1 bonus feat. (This would btw. be a feat that nets you access to a no-spell point cost alternate form). Starting at 2nd level, Hybrid Transformation and Improved Transformation are added to the bonus feats available. Transformation may be chosen multiple […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/196160-115x115.jpg "The Shapeshifter’s Handbook")
The Shapeshifter’s Handbook
Posted on August 7, 2017 | No CommentsThe Shapeshifter’s Handbook This installment of the Spheres of Power-expansion handbooks clocks in at 42 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 37 pages of content, so let’s take a look! After a brief introduction to the matter at hand, we begin with a new Monk archetype (compatible with unchained monks as well), the Beastsoul Monk, who gains Transformation instead of the usual level 1 bonus feat. (This would btw. be a feat that nets you access to a no-spell point cost alternate form). Starting at 2nd level, Hybrid Transformation and Improved Transformation are added to the bonus feats available. Transformation may be chosen multiple […] -
![Pure Steam: Westbound This massive expansion book for the Pure Steam steampunk toolkit/setting clocks in at 165 pages,1 page front cover, 1 page editorial,1 page ToC, 4 pages of SRD, 1 page KS-thanks, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 156 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. Beyond the confines of the Federated States, there exist two general “peoples”, nations if you will – or rather, cultural entities – the first of these would be the Mesocine, who are distinguished between Manrik lizardfolk and Zaurto kobolds. The former get +2 Str and Con, -2 Int, a primary bite […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/193326-115x115.jpg "Pure Steam: Westbound")
Pure Steam: Westbound
Posted on August 5, 2017 | No CommentsPure Steam: Westbound This massive expansion book for the Pure Steam steampunk toolkit/setting clocks in at 165 pages,1 page front cover, 1 page editorial,1 page ToC, 4 pages of SRD, 1 page KS-thanks, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 156 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. Beyond the confines of the Federated States, there exist two general “peoples”, nations if you will – or rather, cultural entities – the first of these would be the Mesocine, who are distinguished between Manrik lizardfolk and Zaurto kobolds. The former get +2 Str and Con, -2 Int, a primary bite […] -
![Deadly Gardens: Star Blossom This installment of the Deadly Gardens-series clocks in at 5 pages, 1 page front cover, 2/3 of a page SRD, leaving us with 3 1/3 pages of content, so let’s take a look! The pdf, as always, includes a couple of magic items -the ambusher’s cape sports a colony of chameleon-style lichen and increases miss chance for its wearers – pretty cool! The second item would be the urchin star -a morningstar made of driftwood and an alchemically-hardened sea urchin that can poison targets! Really cool visuals here!! The pdf also contains 6 natural items: Achiaierai oil can be burned to generate noxious fumes, while behir horn powder can add some serious electricity to […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/210094-115x115.jpg "Deadly Gardens: Star Blossom")
Deadly Gardens: Star Blossom
Posted on August 4, 2017 | No CommentsDeadly Gardens: Star Blossom This installment of the Deadly Gardens-series clocks in at 5 pages, 1 page front cover, 2/3 of a page SRD, leaving us with 3 1/3 pages of content, so let’s take a look! The pdf, as always, includes a couple of magic items -the ambusher’s cape sports a colony of chameleon-style lichen and increases miss chance for its wearers – pretty cool! The second item would be the urchin star -a morningstar made of driftwood and an alchemically-hardened sea urchin that can poison targets! Really cool visuals here!! The pdf also contains 6 natural items: Achiaierai oil can be burned to generate noxious fumes, while behir horn powder can add some serious electricity to […] -
![Skill Challenge Handbook This handbook clocks in at 79 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page inside of front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 2 pages of SRD, 3 pages of advertisements, leaving us with 71 pages of content, so let’s check this out! This book was moved up in my reviewing-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. It is no secret that I never liked D&D 4th edition. I tried the game and I’m not trying to discredit it or its playstyle – it just wasn’t what I considered to be enjoyable and in contrast to PFRPG and 5e, it didn’t let me tell the stories I wanted to tell. That […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/211041-115x115.jpg "Skill Challenge Handbook")
Skill Challenge Handbook
Posted on July 17, 2017 | No CommentsSkill Challenge Handbook This handbook clocks in at 79 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page inside of front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 2 pages of SRD, 3 pages of advertisements, leaving us with 71 pages of content, so let’s check this out! This book was moved up in my reviewing-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. It is no secret that I never liked D&D 4th edition. I tried the game and I’m not trying to discredit it or its playstyle – it just wasn’t what I considered to be enjoyable and in contrast to PFRPG and 5e, it didn’t let me tell the stories I wanted to tell. That […] -
![LG BK Classics: Blue Scales, Red Secrets This module clocks in at 29 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 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 review-queue due to me receiving a print copy of the book. So, before we start, a little history: The Living Greyhawk campaign back in 3.X was a campaign I would very much have enjoyed playing in; I always liked Greyhawk’s relatively down to earth and classic tone. In particularly the region of the bandit kingdoms would have tickled my fancy, for the Bandit Kingdom summary-book I read really made its shades […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/208852-115x115.jpg "LG BK Classics: Blue Scales, Red Secrets")
LG BK Classics: Blue Scales, Red Secrets
Posted on July 17, 2017 | No CommentsLG BK Classics: Blue Scales, Red Secrets This module clocks in at 29 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 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 review-queue due to me receiving a print copy of the book. So, before we start, a little history: The Living Greyhawk campaign back in 3.X was a campaign I would very much have enjoyed playing in; I always liked Greyhawk’s relatively down to earth and classic tone. In particularly the region of the bandit kingdoms would have tickled my fancy, for the Bandit Kingdom summary-book I read really made its shades […] -
![Echelon Reference Series: Barbarians (PRD + 3pp) This massive book comes in two versions: One that focuses on PRD-options only, and one that also features 3pp-content. My review is based on the latter option, since it also encompasses the former. For completion’s sake, the PRD-only version clocks in at 180 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page blank, 4 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, for a total of 171 pages of content. The PRD + 3pp-version clocks in at a MIGHTY 352 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page blank, 10 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with a massive 337 pages of […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/137843-115x115.jpg "Echelon Reference Series: Barbarians (PRD + 3pp)")
Echelon Reference Series: Barbarians (PRD + 3pp)
Posted on July 16, 2017 | No CommentsEchelon Reference Series: Barbarians (PRD + 3pp) This massive book comes in two versions: One that focuses on PRD-options only, and one that also features 3pp-content. My review is based on the latter option, since it also encompasses the former. For completion’s sake, the PRD-only version clocks in at 180 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page blank, 4 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, for a total of 171 pages of content. The PRD + 3pp-version clocks in at a MIGHTY 352 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page blank, 10 pages of SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with a massive 337 pages of […] -
![Deadly Gardens: Dream Weed This installment of the Deadly Gardens-series clocks in at 5 pages, 1 page front cover, 2/3 of a page SRD, leaving us with 3 1/3 pages of content, so let’s take a look! The pdf, as always, includes a couple of magic items – the first of these would be the low-cost accursed thorns – really cool magical caltrops that temporarily affect the unfortunates with a deforming curse, halving their land speed. The second item would be the silvered apple, which detects nearby lycanthropes and may be eaten to temporarily silver the unarmed and natural attacks of the person consuming it. Nice! Also included in the deal would be 6 natural items, including tatzlwyrm […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/209855-115x115.jpg "Deadly Gardens: Dream Weed")
Deadly Gardens: Dream Weed
Posted on July 16, 2017 | No CommentsDeadly Gardens: Dream Weed This installment of the Deadly Gardens-series clocks in at 5 pages, 1 page front cover, 2/3 of a page SRD, leaving us with 3 1/3 pages of content, so let’s take a look! The pdf, as always, includes a couple of magic items – the first of these would be the low-cost accursed thorns – really cool magical caltrops that temporarily affect the unfortunates with a deforming curse, halving their land speed. The second item would be the silvered apple, which detects nearby lycanthropes and may be eaten to temporarily silver the unarmed and natural attacks of the person consuming it. Nice! Also included in the deal would be 6 natural items, including tatzlwyrm […] -
![Maximum Xcrawl This massive hardcover clocks in at 155 pages, 151 if you take away editorial, ToC, etc. This review is based on the hardcover of the book, namely the Swimsuit Edition 2014, which comes with a nice wrap-around variant cover. This book was moved up in my review-queue due to me receiving a print version of this book. All righty, so first things first: What is Xcrawl? If you haven’t seen this unique setting/playstyle, then let me enlighten you: On one hand, the proceedings take place in an allotopia, an alternate world akin to ours, though it also borrows from near-future/cyberpunk as well as fantasy. What do I mean by this? Well, the setting itself is one wherein […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/133571-115x115.jpg "Maximum Xcrawl")
Maximum Xcrawl
Posted on July 15, 2017 | No CommentsMaximum Xcrawl This massive hardcover clocks in at 155 pages, 151 if you take away editorial, ToC, etc. This review is based on the hardcover of the book, namely the Swimsuit Edition 2014, which comes with a nice wrap-around variant cover. This book was moved up in my review-queue due to me receiving a print version of this book. All righty, so first things first: What is Xcrawl? If you haven’t seen this unique setting/playstyle, then let me enlighten you: On one hand, the proceedings take place in an allotopia, an alternate world akin to ours, though it also borrows from near-future/cyberpunk as well as fantasy. What do I mean by this? Well, the setting itself is one wherein […] -
![Crimson Heroes: Pregenerated Characters This collection of pregens for the classic Curse of the Crimson Throne AP clocks in at 34 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of introduction, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 26 pages of content, so let’s take a look! All right, so first things first: The characters herein have been created with a 20-pt.-buy method, but for GMs and groups enjoying the added challenge, scaling notes for 15-pt.-buy characters can be found – nice! The presentation follows the by now tried and tested (and really nice) way of the pregen-books released by Legendary Games: We have a gorgeous full-color artwork […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/198583-115x115.jpg "Crimson Heroes: Pregenerated Characters")
Crimson Heroes: Pregenerated Characters
Posted on July 15, 2017 | No CommentsCrimson Heroes: Pregenerated Characters This collection of pregens for the classic Curse of the Crimson Throne AP clocks in at 34 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of introduction, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 26 pages of content, so let’s take a look! All right, so first things first: The characters herein have been created with a 20-pt.-buy method, but for GMs and groups enjoying the added challenge, scaling notes for 15-pt.-buy characters can be found – nice! The presentation follows the by now tried and tested (and really nice) way of the pregen-books released by Legendary Games: We have a gorgeous full-color artwork […] -
![Racial Prestige: Kyubi Paragon This installment of the Racial Prestige-series clocks in at 17 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 5 pages of SRD, leaving us with 10 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. If you’re somewhat of a Japanophile, you’ll certainly appreciate the pdf specifying the origin of the word “kyubi” as a bastardization stemming from “kyuubi no kitsune” – and btw., if you’re looking the currently by far best take on the kitsune race as a proper race with options galore, be sure to check out the Dynastic Races Compendium. Anyways, let’s move […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/214293-115x115.jpg "Racial Prestige: Kyubi Paragon")
Racial Prestige: Kyubi Paragon
Posted on July 14, 2017 | No CommentsRacial Prestige: Kyubi Paragon This installment of the Racial Prestige-series clocks in at 17 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 5 pages of SRD, leaving us with 10 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. If you’re somewhat of a Japanophile, you’ll certainly appreciate the pdf specifying the origin of the word “kyubi” as a bastardization stemming from “kyuubi no kitsune” – and btw., if you’re looking the currently by far best take on the kitsune race as a proper race with options galore, be sure to check out the Dynastic Races Compendium. Anyways, let’s move […] -
![Everyman Minis: Yroometji (Kangaroofolk) This installment of the Everyman Minis-series clocks in at 10 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review. Furthermore, I received an advance copy in order to have the review done on release day. So, what are the Yroometji? Kangaroo-folk. They gain +2 Con and Cha, -2 Int, are Medium, get low-light vision, +2 to Acrobatics made to jump (and are always treated as having a running start, +1 natural AC and a natural slam attack (cosmetic complaint – you need to resort […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/216384-115x115.jpg "Everyman Minis: Yroometji (Kangaroofolk)")
Everyman Minis: Yroometji (Kangaroofolk)
Posted on July 13, 2017 | No CommentsEveryman Minis: Yroometji (Kangaroofolk) This installment of the Everyman Minis-series clocks in at 10 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review. Furthermore, I received an advance copy in order to have the review done on release day. So, what are the Yroometji? Kangaroo-folk. They gain +2 Con and Cha, -2 Int, are Medium, get low-light vision, +2 to Acrobatics made to jump (and are always treated as having a running start, +1 natural AC and a natural slam attack (cosmetic complaint – you need to resort […] -
![Everyman Minis: Kumiho This Everyman mini clocks in at 10 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 4 pages of SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 3 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Well, first things first: After the introduction, we learn what a kumiho is – in the context of the game, it is a take on the fox spirit that is neither benevolent, nor malevolent, blending the different takes on the trope from real world mythology. The Kumiho is also something you should FEAR. It is Tiny. You’ll stop laughing once you take a look at the impressive defensive capabilities of this CR 17 shapechanging magical beast that can stop time, has […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/204908-115x115.jpg "Everyman Minis: Kumiho")
Everyman Minis: Kumiho
Posted on July 13, 2017 | No CommentsEveryman Minis: Kumiho This Everyman mini clocks in at 10 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 4 pages of SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 3 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Well, first things first: After the introduction, we learn what a kumiho is – in the context of the game, it is a take on the fox spirit that is neither benevolent, nor malevolent, blending the different takes on the trope from real world mythology. The Kumiho is also something you should FEAR. It is Tiny. You’ll stop laughing once you take a look at the impressive defensive capabilities of this CR 17 shapechanging magical beast that can stop time, has […] -
![Gunslingers Unchained This pdf clocks in at 35 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, leaving us with 31 pages of content. It should be noted that these pages are formatted for booklet-sized supplements, meaning you can fit up to 4 pages of the pdf on a given sheet of paper when printing it out, provided your eye-sight’s good enough, that is. The unchained gunslinger presented herein gets d10 HD, 4+ Int skills per level, full BAB-progression, good Ref- and Will-saves, as well as proficiency with simple and martial weapons and firearms as well as light armors. They begin play with Gunsmith and blunderbuss, musket or pistol as choices. The gunslinger must maintain the […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/205781-115x115.jpg "Gunslingers Unchained")
Gunslingers Unchained
Posted on July 13, 2017 | No CommentsGunslingers Unchained This pdf clocks in at 35 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, leaving us with 31 pages of content. It should be noted that these pages are formatted for booklet-sized supplements, meaning you can fit up to 4 pages of the pdf on a given sheet of paper when printing it out, provided your eye-sight’s good enough, that is. The unchained gunslinger presented herein gets d10 HD, 4+ Int skills per level, full BAB-progression, good Ref- and Will-saves, as well as proficiency with simple and martial weapons and firearms as well as light armors. They begin play with Gunsmith and blunderbuss, musket or pistol as choices. The gunslinger must maintain the […] -
![The Shapeshifter Base Class This new base class clocks in at 37 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, leaving us with 33 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 patreon. All right, so another take on the shapeshifter? This’ll be interesting! Chassis-wise, the class gets d10 HD, 4 + Int skills per level as well as proficiency with light and medium armor and simple and martial weapons. They get full BAB-progression as well as good Fort-saves. At first level, the class gains a pool of primal energy equal to the class levels. Primal energy […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/207277-115x115.png "The Shapeshifter Base Class")
The Shapeshifter Base Class
Posted on July 12, 2017 | No CommentsThe Shapeshifter Base Class This new base class clocks in at 37 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of SRD, leaving us with 33 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 patreon. All right, so another take on the shapeshifter? This’ll be interesting! Chassis-wise, the class gets d10 HD, 4 + Int skills per level as well as proficiency with light and medium armor and simple and martial weapons. They get full BAB-progression as well as good Fort-saves. At first level, the class gains a pool of primal energy equal to the class levels. Primal energy […]
