Monday, November 18, 2024

Templar: Third-party class for Shadowdark

Archetype: Protecting members of the faith, crossing a desert on a pilgrimage, or delving into forgotten catacombs to retrieve a holy relic.

Core abilities: Melee weapons and armor, Charisma, Smite, Lay on hands.

Design influences: D&D 3rd edition Paladins, Vanilla World of warcraft Paladins, general vibe of what I perceived paladins do when I was a kid.

Mechanic: Wanted to make use of the Priest's Penance, without using any spells.

Potential problems: Possible abuse of Lay on hands. Table spot light: Front liner, charismatic talker, last resort healing.

 

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Alms & Arms third-party supplement for Shadowdark RPG.

Alms & Arms is a third-party supplement for Shadowdark RPG.


  • New weapons, armor and gear.
  • 6 unique armament properties to spice up your loadout.
  • 20 specialized trades and professions to enrich your world.
  • Off-time weapon training rules, favouring martial classes.
  • Crafting tables for non-magical blades and helms.
Alms & Arms PDF

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Struggler: Third-party class for Shadowdark


Archetype: Tracking down their nemesis, clashing against a horde of foes, facing insurmountable odds, all are preferable to confronting ones inner turmoil, such is a Strugglers life.

Core abilities: Strength, 2-handed melee weapons, Amok.

Design influences: Berserk...Guts

Mechanic: Risk reward factor when dealing melee damage with Amok ability.

Potential problems: kills itself to often.