Rite publishing Archive
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![The Gamemaster’s Guide to Kaidan This massive tome clocks in at 221 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 216 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review. Furthermore, I was a backer of the KS that made this book. I was not in any way involved in the production of this book. However, there is one thing you need to know: I am a Japanophile of sorts and as such, I am predisposed to liking this book. But what exactly is Kaidan? The short answer, obviously, would be “A Japanese […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/198983-115x115.jpg "The Gamemaster’s Guide to Kaidan")
The Gamemaster’s Guide to Kaidan
Posted on July 11, 2017 | No CommentsThe Gamemaster’s Guide to Kaidan This massive tome clocks in at 221 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 216 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review. Furthermore, I was a backer of the KS that made this book. I was not in any way involved in the production of this book. However, there is one thing you need to know: I am a Japanophile of sorts and as such, I am predisposed to liking this book. But what exactly is Kaidan? The short answer, obviously, would be “A Japanese […] -
![10 Wight Magic Items This expansion of magic items for the less than stellar playable wight-race clocks in at 7 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 3 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This pdf was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. We begin with the bone breaker club, which inflicts +50% damage versus “skeletons and creatures with exoskeletons or brittle construction.” Oh boy. This is not starting off well. So a) 50% of WHAT? Str-mod included? Precision damage? Before or after crits? MESSY. Also: “skeletons” are a specific creature – so not to skeletal champions […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/211589-115x115.jpg "10 Wight Magic Items")
10 Wight Magic Items
Posted on July 3, 2017 | No Comments10 Wight Magic Items This expansion of magic items for the less than stellar playable wight-race clocks in at 7 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 3 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This pdf was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. We begin with the bone breaker club, which inflicts +50% damage versus “skeletons and creatures with exoskeletons or brittle construction.” Oh boy. This is not starting off well. So a) 50% of WHAT? Str-mod included? Precision damage? Before or after crits? MESSY. Also: “skeletons” are a specific creature – so not to skeletal champions […] -
![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, […] -
![10 Kingdom Seeds: Plains This inexpensive pdf clocks in at 12 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 8 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. After a brief piece of introductory fluff, we dive right into the nit and grit of this file, namely villages that you can use to craft, bingo, kingdoms from them – each of these settlements comes with a village statblock, but does not end there: Beyond a small summary of the village, we also get one or more sites of interest and 3 […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/207259-115x115.jpg "10 Kingdom Seeds: Plains")
10 Kingdom Seeds: Plains
Posted on May 22, 2017 | No Comments10 Kingdom Seeds: Plains This inexpensive pdf clocks in at 12 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 8 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. After a brief piece of introductory fluff, we dive right into the nit and grit of this file, namely villages that you can use to craft, bingo, kingdoms from them – each of these settlements comes with a village statblock, but does not end there: Beyond a small summary of the village, we also get one or more sites of interest and 3 […] -
![101 Plains Spells This pdf clocks in at a massive 65 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with an impressive 59 pages of content, so let’s take a look! There are few environments with such a bad rep as plains – compared to trackless deserts, swamps or mountains, there are next to no good modules or supplements for them out there. In fact, it took Frog God Games’ phenomenal “Fields of Blood” to make them really stand out and finally get their due. The pdf provides spell-lists for all pre-Occult Adventures spellcasting classes, organized by class first, then by level and then alphabetically. […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/205213-115x115.jpg "101 Plains Spells")
101 Plains Spells
Posted on May 19, 2017 | No Comments101 Plains Spells This pdf clocks in at a massive 65 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with an impressive 59 pages of content, so let’s take a look! There are few environments with such a bad rep as plains – compared to trackless deserts, swamps or mountains, there are next to no good modules or supplements for them out there. In fact, it took Frog God Games’ phenomenal “Fields of Blood” to make them really stand out and finally get their due. The pdf provides spell-lists for all pre-Occult Adventures spellcasting classes, organized by class first, then by level and then alphabetically. […] -
![Gateway Pass Adventure Path #1: Brighton Road This module clocks in at 44 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 40 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Well, before we dive into the nit and grit: To me, an adventure path is a campaign that covers the majority, at least 2/3rds, of an adventurer’s career. I get why many a publication uses the AP-moniker, but personally, I’d consider anything less than that an arc. I know, I know, not too relevant, but I still felt the need to spell that out. Anyways, what do Star Trek, Twin Peaks, Esoterrorists in station duty mode, Red […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/185925-115x115.jpg "Gateway Pass Adventure Path #1: Brighton Road")
Gateway Pass Adventure Path #1: Brighton Road
Posted on April 21, 2017 | No CommentsGateway Pass Adventure Path #1: Brighton Road This module clocks in at 44 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 40 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Well, before we dive into the nit and grit: To me, an adventure path is a campaign that covers the majority, at least 2/3rds, of an adventurer’s career. I get why many a publication uses the AP-moniker, but personally, I’d consider anything less than that an arc. I know, I know, not too relevant, but I still felt the need to spell that out. Anyways, what do Star Trek, Twin Peaks, Esoterrorists in station duty mode, Red […] -
![10 Genie Magic Items This little pdf clocks in at 8 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 4 pages of content, so let’s take a look! First things first: The magic items herein are intended as an expansion for the rather cool “In the Company of Genies“, so if you want to get the most out of it, you’ll need that pdf. It should be noted that these items also retain their value for non-genies. I assume in this review that you’re familiar with that book; if you aren’t feel free to read up on it in my review. I’ll be waiting in the meanwhile. … All right, […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/206556-115x115.jpg "10 Genie Magic Items")
10 Genie Magic Items
Posted on April 7, 2017 | No Comments10 Genie Magic Items This little pdf clocks in at 8 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 4 pages of content, so let’s take a look! First things first: The magic items herein are intended as an expansion for the rather cool “In the Company of Genies“, so if you want to get the most out of it, you’ll need that pdf. It should be noted that these items also retain their value for non-genies. I assume in this review that you’re familiar with that book; if you aren’t feel free to read up on it in my review. I’ll be waiting in the meanwhile. … All right, […] -
![In the Company of Gelatinous Cubes Expanded This expansion for the by now legendary pdf that lets you play a cube of slime clocks in at 10 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 6 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This pdf was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. Oh boy, and there we go – not only does this begin with an expanded, longer version of the original booklet’s slime-sound, this metadventurer prick that has been annoying me in my review of his book and its product discussion…now has actually started creeping into the file. […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/207422-115x115.jpg "In the Company of Gelatinous Cubes Expanded")
In the Company of Gelatinous Cubes Expanded
Posted on April 3, 2017 | No CommentsIn the Company of Gelatinous Cubes Expanded This expansion for the by now legendary pdf that lets you play a cube of slime clocks in at 10 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 6 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This pdf was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. Oh boy, and there we go – not only does this begin with an expanded, longer version of the original booklet’s slime-sound, this metadventurer prick that has been annoying me in my review of his book and its product discussion…now has actually started creeping into the file. […] -
![In the Company of Genies This installment of the amazing “In the Company…”-series, my go-to-series for playable monsters, clocks in at a mighty 31 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page of back cover, leaving us with 25 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This pdf was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. We begin with a gorgeous image of a letter, representing the correspondence of Pers Veilborn with Qwilion of Questhaven, contextualizing the pdf within the context of the series in an awesome hint of a frame-narrative. Speaking of which – in case you are not […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/204681-115x115.jpg "In the Company of Genies")
In the Company of Genies
Posted on March 23, 2017 | No CommentsIn the Company of Genies This installment of the amazing “In the Company…”-series, my go-to-series for playable monsters, clocks in at a mighty 31 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page of back cover, leaving us with 25 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This pdf was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. We begin with a gorgeous image of a letter, representing the correspondence of Pers Veilborn with Qwilion of Questhaven, contextualizing the pdf within the context of the series in an awesome hint of a frame-narrative. Speaking of which – in case you are not […] -
![I Loot the Warrior’s Body! This installment of the “I loot the…”-series clocks in at 12 pages, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page ToC/editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 6 pages of content, so what do we get? Well, we begin with a massive table of 100 entries that covers armor and outfits that add an AMAZING depth of detail to the respective entries: From bulky bronze armor weighing a whopping 150 pounds to holy symbols emblazoned on the respective armor to seashells added, from armor fashioned to look like hezrous, the diversity or theme is here, but it is supplemented by entries that take the whole table one step […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/200718-115x115.jpg "I Loot the Warrior’s Body!")
I Loot the Warrior’s Body!
Posted on February 16, 2017 | No CommentsI Loot the Warrior’s Body! This installment of the “I loot the…”-series clocks in at 12 pages, 1 page front cover, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page ToC/editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 6 pages of content, so what do we get? Well, we begin with a massive table of 100 entries that covers armor and outfits that add an AMAZING depth of detail to the respective entries: From bulky bronze armor weighing a whopping 150 pounds to holy symbols emblazoned on the respective armor to seashells added, from armor fashioned to look like hezrous, the diversity or theme is here, but it is supplemented by entries that take the whole table one step […] -
![10 Rakshasa Magic Items This little pdf clocks in at 7 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 3 pages of content, so what is this? Well, these would be items for the, in my opinion, most awesome “In The Company of…”-installment released so far, the amazing book on playable rakshasa. I assume that you’re familiar with it in this review…and if you aren’t, be sure to check it out. So, what do the items do? Blazing Spectacles net you burning gaze and if the wearer has a predation pool, hungerfire eyes as well – increased in duration, if you already have that predation. The circlet of crawling […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/200423-1-115x115.jpg "10 Rakshasa Magic Items")
10 Rakshasa Magic Items
Posted on February 7, 2017 | No Comments10 Rakshasa Magic Items This little pdf clocks in at 7 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 3 pages of content, so what is this? Well, these would be items for the, in my opinion, most awesome “In The Company of…”-installment released so far, the amazing book on playable rakshasa. I assume that you’re familiar with it in this review…and if you aren’t, be sure to check it out. So, what do the items do? Blazing Spectacles net you burning gaze and if the wearer has a predation pool, hungerfire eyes as well – increased in duration, if you already have that predation. The circlet of crawling […] -
![In the Company of Giants (revised edition) (5e) The 5e-conversion of the classic “Play a giant”-supplement clocks in at 19 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 16 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. Now one of the definite strengths of this series, should you not be familiar with it, lies in immersion – like most Rite Publishing books, the “In the Company of…”-series is defined by being simply pleasant to read, which is a pretty big deal for me. How does it achieve that? Well, […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/202671-115x115.jpg "In the Company of Giants (revised edition) (5e)")
In the Company of Giants (revised edition) (5e)
Posted on February 3, 2017 | No CommentsIn the Company of Giants (revised edition) (5e) The 5e-conversion of the classic “Play a giant”-supplement clocks in at 19 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 16 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. Now one of the definite strengths of this series, should you not be familiar with it, lies in immersion – like most Rite Publishing books, the “In the Company of…”-series is defined by being simply pleasant to read, which is a pretty big deal for me. How does it achieve that? Well, […] -
![In the Company of Giants (5e) The 5e-conversion of the classic “Play a giant”-supplement clocks in at 21 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 16 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Now one of the definite strengths of this series, should you not be familiar with it, lies in immersion – like most Rite Publishing books, the “In the Company of…”-series is defined by being simply pleasant to read, which is a pretty big deal for me. How does it achieve that? Well, know how some crunch-supplements read like telephone books? Rite books employ a cool strategy here – they are written from the point […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/202671-115x115.jpg "In the Company of Giants (5e)")
In the Company of Giants (5e)
Posted on January 31, 2017 | No CommentsIn the Company of Giants (5e) The 5e-conversion of the classic “Play a giant”-supplement clocks in at 21 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 16 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Now one of the definite strengths of this series, should you not be familiar with it, lies in immersion – like most Rite Publishing books, the “In the Company of…”-series is defined by being simply pleasant to read, which is a pretty big deal for me. How does it achieve that? Well, know how some crunch-supplements read like telephone books? Rite books employ a cool strategy here – they are written from the point […] -
![Adventure Quarterly #8 The 8th installment of Rite Publishing’s spiritual successor to Dungeon magazine clocks in at 55 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 50 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This book was moved up in my review-queue due to being prioritized by my patreons. Additionally, I received an early access iteration, which allowed me to complete actually testing these modules prior to release – one of the reasons you’re seeing this review so relatively close to AQ #8’s release, in spite of the issues that have haunted real life for me in the last couple of weeks. We begin this installment, […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/197555-115x115.jpg "Adventure Quarterly #8")
Adventure Quarterly #8
Posted on January 4, 2017 | No CommentsAdventure Quarterly #8 The 8th installment of Rite Publishing’s spiritual successor to Dungeon magazine clocks in at 55 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 50 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This book was moved up in my review-queue due to being prioritized by my patreons. Additionally, I received an early access iteration, which allowed me to complete actually testing these modules prior to release – one of the reasons you’re seeing this review so relatively close to AQ #8’s release, in spite of the issues that have haunted real life for me in the last couple of weeks. We begin this installment, […] -
![Fire & Ice (revised edition) (5e) This revised edition of this module for 5e clocks in at 20 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page of advertisement, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 15 pages of content, so let’s take a look, shall we? Wait, Fire and Ice? Sounds familiar, right? And indeed, this module has previously been released as part of Adventure Quarterly #6 for PFRPG, so let’s check how well it translates to 5e, shall we? This being an adventure-review, the following contains SPOILERS. Potential players should jump to the conclusion. … .. . All right, only GMs left? Great! This adventure begins with the annihilation of an adventuring […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/178509-115x115.jpg "Fire & Ice (revised edition) (5e)")
Fire & Ice (revised edition) (5e)
Posted on November 30, 2016 | No CommentsFire & Ice (revised edition) (5e) This revised edition of this module for 5e clocks in at 20 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page of advertisement, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 15 pages of content, so let’s take a look, shall we? Wait, Fire and Ice? Sounds familiar, right? And indeed, this module has previously been released as part of Adventure Quarterly #6 for PFRPG, so let’s check how well it translates to 5e, shall we? This being an adventure-review, the following contains SPOILERS. Potential players should jump to the conclusion. … .. . All right, only GMs left? Great! This adventure begins with the annihilation of an adventuring […] -
![Lords of Gossamer & Shadows Icon and Icon NPCs Decks (Diceless/system-neutral) And now for something complete different! This was moved up my review-queue due to me receiving a physical copy of the product in question. From the get-go, I was positively surprised – not sure if it’s due to a change in policy on behalf of OBS or not, but the cards I received arrived in absolutely pristine condition, contained in hard-shell plastic cases, which prevented any creases or other unpleasant surprises. Beyond that, this deck of cards is massive and contains a selection of US Poker-Size 2.5” x 3.5 ” cards with round corners. The card-stock paper is high-quality and employs a 305 gsm matte and […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/127177-115x115.jpg "Lords of Gossamer & Shadows Icon and Icon NPCs Decks (Diceless/system-neutral)")
Lords of Gossamer & Shadows Icon and Icon NPCs Decks (Diceless/system-neutral)
Posted on October 24, 2016 | No CommentsLords of Gossamer & Shadows Icon and Icon NPCs Decks (Diceless/system-neutral) And now for something complete different! This was moved up my review-queue due to me receiving a physical copy of the product in question. From the get-go, I was positively surprised – not sure if it’s due to a change in policy on behalf of OBS or not, but the cards I received arrived in absolutely pristine condition, contained in hard-shell plastic cases, which prevented any creases or other unpleasant surprises. Beyond that, this deck of cards is massive and contains a selection of US Poker-Size 2.5” x 3.5 ” cards with round corners. The card-stock paper is high-quality and employs a 305 gsm matte and […] -
![Adventure Quarterly #7 The 7th installment of Rite Publishing’s quarterly magazine, their spiritual heir to Dungeon, if you will, clocks in at 63 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 57 pages of content, so let’s take a look! As always, this installment begins with a brief editorial by Robert N- Emerson before diving into the modules, but let’s take a look at the supplemental material first. Why? Because it is extremely useful: Steven D. Russell provides an article that helps structuring PC subplots in your campaign…and he has a 100-entry-strong table of Pre-Butt Kicking One Liners. This table is incredibly awesome: […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/166332-115x115.jpg "Adventure Quarterly #7")
Adventure Quarterly #7
Posted on September 12, 2016 | No CommentsAdventure Quarterly #7 The 7th installment of Rite Publishing’s quarterly magazine, their spiritual heir to Dungeon, if you will, clocks in at 63 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 57 pages of content, so let’s take a look! As always, this installment begins with a brief editorial by Robert N- Emerson before diving into the modules, but let’s take a look at the supplemental material first. Why? Because it is extremely useful: Steven D. Russell provides an article that helps structuring PC subplots in your campaign…and he has a 100-entry-strong table of Pre-Butt Kicking One Liners. This table is incredibly awesome: […] -
![10 Barbarian Magic Items This installment of Rite Publishing’s 10-X-series clocks in at 9 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! We begin this pdf with two new special qualities: Armor and shields may benefit from the +2 bonus equivalent adversity’s bulwark enchantment, which allows for the immediate action-based expenditure of 6 rounds of rage to reroll a save against a debilitating condition (excluding death), affliction, charm or compulsion. The barbarian must take the second result. If the barbarian also has the eater of magic rage power, he gains temporary hit points equal to the originating creature’s CR that stack […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/181768-115x115.jpg "10 Barbarian Magic Items")
10 Barbarian Magic Items
Posted on September 8, 2016 | No Comments10 Barbarian Magic Items This installment of Rite Publishing’s 10-X-series clocks in at 9 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! We begin this pdf with two new special qualities: Armor and shields may benefit from the +2 bonus equivalent adversity’s bulwark enchantment, which allows for the immediate action-based expenditure of 6 rounds of rage to reroll a save against a debilitating condition (excluding death), affliction, charm or compulsion. The barbarian must take the second result. If the barbarian also has the eater of magic rage power, he gains temporary hit points equal to the originating creature’s CR that stack […] -
![Addendum: Shape Shifting (DICELESS) This installment of the Addendum-series for DICELESS roleplaying clocks in at 20 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of advertisement, leaving us with 16 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Shape shifting is contextualized as a power that is neither wholly of the Eidolon, nor of the Umbra; instead, it is an oscillating power of change in between and for this reason, mastery of either and shape shifting are a volatile combination, but more on that later. Structure-wise, shape shifting is tiered in 4 levels: Lesser Shape Shifting (15 pts.), Shape Shifting (35 pts.), Advanced Shape Shifting (65 pts.) and Exalted Shape Shifting (85 pts.). Generally, shape shifting […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/180126-115x115.jpg "Addendum: Shape Shifting (DICELESS)")
Addendum: Shape Shifting (DICELESS)
Posted on September 7, 2016 | No CommentsAddendum: Shape Shifting (DICELESS) This installment of the Addendum-series for DICELESS roleplaying clocks in at 20 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of advertisement, leaving us with 16 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Shape shifting is contextualized as a power that is neither wholly of the Eidolon, nor of the Umbra; instead, it is an oscillating power of change in between and for this reason, mastery of either and shape shifting are a volatile combination, but more on that later. Structure-wise, shape shifting is tiered in 4 levels: Lesser Shape Shifting (15 pts.), Shape Shifting (35 pts.), Advanced Shape Shifting (65 pts.) and Exalted Shape Shifting (85 pts.). Generally, shape shifting […] -
![Fire & Ice (5e) This module for 5e clocks in at 18 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 2 pages of advertisement, leaving us with 13 pages of content, so let’s take a look, shall we? Wait, Fire and Ice? Sounds familiar, right? And indeed, this module has previously been released as part of Adventure Quarterly #6 for PFRPG, so let’s check how well it translates to 5e, shall we? This being an adventure-review, the following contains SPOILERS. Potential players should jump to the conclusion. … .. . All right, only GMs left? Great! This adventure begins with the annihilation of an adventuring party. No, not the PCs. A company of competing adventurers […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/178509-115x115.jpg "Fire & Ice (5e)")
Fire & Ice (5e)
Posted on September 1, 2016 | No CommentsFire & Ice (5e) This module for 5e clocks in at 18 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 2 pages of advertisement, leaving us with 13 pages of content, so let’s take a look, shall we? Wait, Fire and Ice? Sounds familiar, right? And indeed, this module has previously been released as part of Adventure Quarterly #6 for PFRPG, so let’s check how well it translates to 5e, shall we? This being an adventure-review, the following contains SPOILERS. Potential players should jump to the conclusion. … .. . All right, only GMs left? Great! This adventure begins with the annihilation of an adventuring party. No, not the PCs. A company of competing adventurers […] -
![101 Hill & Mountain Spells This collection of spells clocks in at a massive 52 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 2 pages of advertisement, leaving us with a massive 47 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Okay, so, as has become the tradition with these books, we begin with a general introduction before we get the spell-lists; as always in Dave Paul’s spell-books, the respective environment has a significant impact on the respective mechanics, potentially changing the effects of the spell in question. In this installment, a leitmotif suffusing the spells would be the hybrid nature of hills, serving as a bridge between the wilderness and the civilized realms; as a […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/184097-115x115.jpg "101 Hill & Mountain Spells")
101 Hill & Mountain Spells
Posted on August 29, 2016 | No Comments101 Hill & Mountain Spells This collection of spells clocks in at a massive 52 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 2 pages of advertisement, leaving us with a massive 47 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Okay, so, as has become the tradition with these books, we begin with a general introduction before we get the spell-lists; as always in Dave Paul’s spell-books, the respective environment has a significant impact on the respective mechanics, potentially changing the effects of the spell in question. In this installment, a leitmotif suffusing the spells would be the hybrid nature of hills, serving as a bridge between the wilderness and the civilized realms; as a […] -
![#30 Haunts for Battlefields This installment of Rite Publishing’s #30-series clocks in at 16 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 12 pages of content, so let’s take a look! We begin this little pdf with a summary of the nature of haunts and how they operate, making the use of this pdf as painless and book-flipping-less as possible. After this brief explanation, persistent and minor haunts are explained and then we’re right in the subject matter – haunts for battlefields. This book pretty much offers exactly what it says on the tin, with haunts in the pages ranging in CR from CR 1 to CR 12. The […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/172381-115x115.jpg "#30 Haunts for Battlefields")
#30 Haunts for Battlefields
Posted on July 8, 2016 | No Comments#30 Haunts for Battlefields This installment of Rite Publishing’s #30-series clocks in at 16 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page advertisement, leaving us with 12 pages of content, so let’s take a look! We begin this little pdf with a summary of the nature of haunts and how they operate, making the use of this pdf as painless and book-flipping-less as possible. After this brief explanation, persistent and minor haunts are explained and then we’re right in the subject matter – haunts for battlefields. This book pretty much offers exactly what it says on the tin, with haunts in the pages ranging in CR from CR 1 to CR 12. The […] -
![In the Company of Treants The latest installment of Rite Publishing’s massive “In the Company”-series for playable monster races clocks in at a massive 48 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 43 (!!!) pages of content, so let’s take a look! This was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. Unlike most of these books, we do not begin with the in-character prose that guides us through the book itself – instead, we start with author Jonathan McAnulty noting taking us a long on a short trip through his mind and past, explaining why this book exists in […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/183719-115x115.jpg "In the Company of Treants")
In the Company of Treants
Posted on June 28, 2016 | No CommentsIn the Company of Treants The latest installment of Rite Publishing’s massive “In the Company”-series for playable monster races clocks in at a massive 48 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 2 pages of advertisement, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 43 (!!!) pages of content, so let’s take a look! This was moved up in my review-queue as a prioritized review at the request of my patreons. Unlike most of these books, we do not begin with the in-character prose that guides us through the book itself – instead, we start with author Jonathan McAnulty noting taking us a long on a short trip through his mind and past, explaining why this book exists in […] -
![The Secrets of the Taskshaper (13th Age) This adaptation of the taskshaper class to the 13th Age rule-set clocks in at 20 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 2 pages of advertisement, leaving us with 15 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, what is the taskshaper? In case you are not familiar with the exceedingly awesome background of the class – it is one of the most challenging classes to GM for in PFRPG, defined by the option to basically shapechange and poach abilities from monsters, a class suffused with great background info: You see, as the in-character prose that guides you through this pdf makes amply clear, the taskshaper is […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/177226-115x115.jpg "The Secrets of the Taskshaper (13th Age)")
The Secrets of the Taskshaper (13th Age)
Posted on June 22, 2016 | No CommentsThe Secrets of the Taskshaper (13th Age) This adaptation of the taskshaper class to the 13th Age rule-set clocks in at 20 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 2 pages of advertisement, leaving us with 15 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, what is the taskshaper? In case you are not familiar with the exceedingly awesome background of the class – it is one of the most challenging classes to GM for in PFRPG, defined by the option to basically shapechange and poach abilities from monsters, a class suffused with great background info: You see, as the in-character prose that guides you through this pdf makes amply clear, the taskshaper is […] -
![Dear readers of Nerdtrek! This is endzeitgeist, the guy that posts a lot of the reviews you see on this awesome site. As some of you will know, my financial situation isn’t the best – quite frankly, without my patreon, I couldn’t do any reviews at all. As in: “I’m working all day to scrape by.” The patreon literally keeps the lights on right now. While my trip to Copenhagen and job application there and at other places (as some of you may know, I’ve been pretty busy in that regard) *may* remedy that situation, for now, my resources are incredibly stretched; they have been so for quite some time and I’m working hard to change that […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/185704-115x115.jpg "There’s a “Bring Endzeitgeist to Gencon”-bundle!")
There’s a “Bring Endzeitgeist to Gencon”-bundle!
Posted on June 20, 2016 | No CommentsDear readers of Nerdtrek! This is endzeitgeist, the guy that posts a lot of the reviews you see on this awesome site. As some of you will know, my financial situation isn’t the best – quite frankly, without my patreon, I couldn’t do any reviews at all. As in: “I’m working all day to scrape by.” The patreon literally keeps the lights on right now. While my trip to Copenhagen and job application there and at other places (as some of you may know, I’ve been pretty busy in that regard) *may* remedy that situation, for now, my resources are incredibly stretched; they have been so for quite some time and I’m working hard to change that […] -
![In the Company of Unicorns This installment of Rite Publishing’s series of racial sourcebooks clocks in at 41 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 2 pages of advertisement, 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, this time around, it’s unicorns – but what type? Well, obviously not the classic arcane mysticism of the middle ages that equated the unicorn with Jesus Christ – but neither is this just a rehash of the classic, noble trope, though this does feature in the equation. The unicorns, or re’em as they call […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/181210-115x115.jpg "In the Company of Unicorns")
In the Company of Unicorns
Posted on May 31, 2016 | No CommentsIn the Company of Unicorns This installment of Rite Publishing’s series of racial sourcebooks clocks in at 41 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 2 pages of advertisement, 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, this time around, it’s unicorns – but what type? Well, obviously not the classic arcane mysticism of the middle ages that equated the unicorn with Jesus Christ – but neither is this just a rehash of the classic, noble trope, though this does feature in the equation. The unicorns, or re’em as they call […] -
![In the Company of Dragons (5e) The conversion to 5e of the massive book on playable dragons clocks in at 29 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 2 pages of advertisement, which leaves us with 24 pages of content, so let’s take a look, shall we? Okay, so the first thing you need to know as a 5th edition player – the In the Company of…-series started off as a PFRPG-exclusive line of unusual races that codified monstrous races as balanced player options, often utilizing a class to represent progression into becoming a proper full-blown member of that race. This class was optional and thus allowed you to play the race sans progressing in […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/176505-115x115.jpg "In the Company of Dragons (5e)")
In the Company of Dragons (5e)
Posted on May 20, 2016 | No CommentsIn the Company of Dragons (5e) The conversion to 5e of the massive book on playable dragons clocks in at 29 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page SRD, 2 pages of advertisement, which leaves us with 24 pages of content, so let’s take a look, shall we? Okay, so the first thing you need to know as a 5th edition player – the In the Company of…-series started off as a PFRPG-exclusive line of unusual races that codified monstrous races as balanced player options, often utilizing a class to represent progression into becoming a proper full-blown member of that race. This class was optional and thus allowed you to play the race sans progressing in […]
