Call of Cthulhu: Blackwater Creek - RPG Review (OLD VERSION) Seth Skorkowsky 2026-09-30 | Call of Cthulhu: Blackwater Creek - RPG Review (OLD VERSION)
Dungeon Design Part 2: Traps - Running RPGs Seth Skorkowsky 2022-12-15 | The second half of my series covering my philosophies and approaches to making RPG dungeons. Today we're covering Traps, Rewards, and Plot Objectives. But mostly, this is a huge video breaking down Traps.If you want to check out the books I mentioned:Grimtooth's Ultimate Trap Collection (PDF): drivethrurpg.com/product/151194/Grimtooths-Ultimate-Traps-Collection?affiliate_id=1017650AD&D Catacomb Guide (PDF): drivethrurpg.com/product/16887/DMGR1-Campaign-Sourcebook-and-Catacomb-Guide-2e?affiliate_id=1017650SUPPORT ME ON PATREON (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskyA heartfelt thank you to my 225 Patrons for their continued support in making this channel possible. ______CHECK OUT MY NOVELSIf you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures won the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________GOT DICE?Check out the Q-Workshop Seth Skorkowsky RPG Icons Dice, a 10-die set that I designed with Q-Workshop: q-workshop.com/en/rpg-dice-sets/1670/icons-seth-skorkowskyFor individuals of the 12-sided D6: q-workshop.com/en/single-dice/1713/twelve-sided-d6-seth-skorkowsky__________SHIRTS!Check out the Channel Store for some shirts: teespring.com/stores/seth-skorkowsky__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies, tabletop roleplaying games, and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCASTCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss horror and gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________As an Amazon and DriveThru RPG Associate I earn from qualifying purchases from those websites.#dnd #TTRPG00:00 Intro00:54 TRAPS02:20 Obstacles03:35 Puzzles10:16 Threats11:29 Actual Traps14:20 Placement16:08 Foreshadow Traps17:32 Hazards18:48 Tricks24:01 Defining 'Traps'24:53 Must Make Sense28:49 Repetition is Boring30:09 REWARDS32:49 OBJECTIVES38:45 Outtro
Dungeon Design: Part 1 - Running RPGs Seth Skorkowsky 2022-12-08 | The first of a 2-part series covering my philosophies and approaches to making RPG dungeons. It covers Construction Types, Populations, History, Layout, and Architecture.Part 2 will cover Traps, Rewards, and Plot Objectives.If you want to check out the books I mentioned:Kingdom of the Dwarfs: amzn.to/3PeiefAAD&D Catacomb Guide (PDF): drivethrurpg.com/product/16887/DMGR1-Campaign-Sourcebook-and-Catacomb-Guide-2e?affiliate_id=1017650SUPPORT ME ON PATREON (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskyA heartfelt thank you to my 225 Patrons for their continued support in making this channel possible. ______CHECK OUT MY NOVELSIf you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures won the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________GOT DICE?Check out the Q-Workshop Seth Skorkowsky RPG Icons Dice, a 10-die set that I designed with Q-Workshop: q-workshop.com/en/rpg-dice-sets/1670/icons-seth-skorkowskyFor individuals of the 12-sided D6: q-workshop.com/en/single-dice/1713/twelve-sided-d6-seth-skorkowsky__________SHIRTS!Check out the Channel Store for some shirts: teespring.com/stores/seth-skorkowsky__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies, tabletop roleplaying games, and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCASTCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss horror and gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________As an Amazon and DriveThru RPG Associate I earn from qualifying purchases from those websites.#dnd 00:00 Intro03:25 The Dungeon03:59 Dungeon Types06:34 Populating It12:23 Social Ecology13:14 Social Encounters14:42 Dungeon History16:38 Traces of Former Adventurers17:08 Signs of Decay18:47 Habitation Needs21:09 Lighting22:38 Food & Water23.25 Architecture27:08 Vary Room Shapes30:31 Avoid Choke Points33.43 Look to Real Architecture35:43 Aesthetics38:24 Inspiration39:41 Closing
KULT: The Driver - RPG Review Seth Skorkowsky 2022-11-28 | An interesting 1-on-1 Horror adventure that's more of a toolbox for creating a quick improvised game, where the character, threat, NPC companion, and assets are selected by the player. Here are my thought and tips for running this scenario for Kult Divinity Lost.Find the Screams & Whispers adventure collection as a PDF on DriveThru RPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/393536/KULT-Screams-and-Whispers-PDF?affiliate_id=1017650Buy the Physical Book on Amazon: drivethrurpg.com/product/393536/KULT-Screams-and-Whispers-PDF?affiliate_id=1017650Buy it at Modiphius: modiphius.net/en-us/products/kult-screams-and-whispers-std-edBuy it from Helmgast: https://webshop.helmgast.se/kult/For simply the free PDF of only this scenario, go here: drive.google.com/file/d/1E4sd19cEaXTDRQnb16bhE3C8--ubfuMu/view?fbclid=IwAR0sJpmxCIMzb6-UkVW33MAAY8T-_68k1PfwSxS5-XnPIKhOmKWe-nDvJ_oIf you'd like my handouts from running The Driver, go here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DIzHQy24EQP2QcR2Gd9vQGvRQm_esc_O?usp=share_linkSUPPORT ME ON PATREON (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskyA heartfelt thank you to my 225 Patrons for their continued support in making this channel possible. ______CHECK OUT MY NOVELSIf you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures won the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________GOT DICE?Check out the Q-Workshop Seth Skorkowsky RPG Icons Dice, a 10-die set that I designed with Q-Workshop: q-workshop.com/en/rpg-dice-sets/1670/icons-seth-skorkowskyFor individuals of the 12-sided D6: q-workshop.com/en/single-dice/1713/twelve-sided-d6-seth-skorkowsky__________SHIRTS!Check out the Channel Store for some shirts: teespring.com/stores/seth-skorkowsky__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies, tabletop roleplaying games, and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCASTCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss horror and gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________Guest starring Todd and Jack the NPCAs an Amazon and DriveThru RPG Associate I earn from qualifying purchases from those websites.#KULT Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:01 Spoiler Warning02:17 Jack Rides04:21 New Question05:16 Fleshing the Adventure09:06 Prepping11:21 Ending the Adventure13:50 Overall Thoughts15:22 Outro
Using Miniatures - GM Toolbox Seth Skorkowsky 2022-11-17 | Here's some reasons and ways to use minis and mats in your TTRPG. As with any Game Master tool, there's times when they enhance the game, and times when 'Theater of the Mind' is more appropriate.For the 25mm (0.75 inch) stands I spoke of, go here: amzn.to/3hH8zRMFor the 20mm (1 inch) stands, go here: amzn.to/3EDGDaCPATREON (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskyA heartfelt thank you to my 217 Patrons for their continued support in making this channel possible. ______CHECK OUT MY NOVELSIf you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures won the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________GOT DICE?Check out the Q-Workshop Seth Skorkowsky RPG Icons Dice, a 10-die set that I designed with Q-Workshop: q-workshop.com/en/rpg-dice-sets/1670/icons-seth-skorkowskyFor individuals of the 12-sided D6: q-workshop.com/en/single-dice/1713/twelve-sided-d6-seth-skorkowsky__________SHIRTS!Check out the Channel Store for some shirts: teespring.com/stores/seth-skorkowsky__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies, tabletop roleplaying games, and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCASTCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss horror and gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________Guest starring Mike, Todd, & DweeblesAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.#DnD #CallofCthulhu
Call of Cthulhu: Intimate Encounters - RPG Review Seth Skorkowsky 2022-11-04 | A serial killer who removes the fat from their victims stalks the city, and the Player Characters are tasked to stop them. Written by Oscar Rios, the adventure appears in 2016's 'The Things We Leave Behind' from Stygian Fox, a collection of 6 scenarios for mature audiences. Here are my tips and criticisms for it.Buy it on DriveThruRPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/191250/The-Things-We-Leave-Behind--An-Anthology-of-Modern-Day-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios?affiliate_id=1017650Also pick up the Free companion PDF The Mark of Evil: drivethrurpg.com/product/192374/The-Mark-of-Evil?affiliate_id=1017650PATREON (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskyA heartfelt thank you to my 217 Patrons for their continued support in making this channel possible. ______CHECK OUT MY NOVELSIf you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures won the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________GOT DICE?Check out the Q-Workshop Seth Skorkowsky RPG Icons Dice, a 10-die set that I designed with Q-Workshop: q-workshop.com/en/rpg-dice-sets/1670/icons-seth-skorkowskyFor individuals of the 12-sided D6: q-workshop.com/en/single-dice/1713/twelve-sided-d6-seth-skorkowsky__________SHIRTS!Check out the Channel Store for some shirts: teespring.com/stores/seth-skorkowsky__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies, tabletop roleplaying games, and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCASTCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss horror and gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________Guest starring Jack the NPC
Cyberpunk Red - RPG Review Seth Skorkowsky 2022-10-21 | Stepping into the Dark Future with Cyberpunk Red, the newest edition of the classic Tabletop Roleplaying Game. Set in 2045, it take place between Cyberpunk 2020 and the world of the 2077 video game and show. While it's made big improvements over the old editions, there are some areas where I feel the pendulum of streamlining went just a little too far.You can buy it on the R. Talsorian Games website: talsorianstore.com/collections/cyberpunkPDFs on DriveThru RPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/333585/Cyberpunk-RED?affiliate_id=1017650Buy it on Amazon: amzn.to/3CQK2k2UPDATE: Here's the link to the errata corrections to the corebook, such as Full Auto Difficulty Modifiers: rtalsoriangames.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/RTG-CPR-CoreBookErratav1.25.pdfPATREON (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskyA heartfelt thank you to my 221 Patrons for their continued support in making this channel possible. ______CHECK OUT MY NOVELSIf you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures won the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________GOT DICE?Check out the Q-Workshop Seth Skorkowsky RPG Icons Dice, a 10-die set that I designed with Q-Workshop: q-workshop.com/en/rpg-dice-sets/1670/icons-seth-skorkowskyFor individuals of the 12-sided D6: q-workshop.com/en/single-dice/1713/twelve-sided-d6-seth-skorkowsky__________SHIRTS!Check out the Channel Store for some shirts: teespring.com/stores/seth-skorkowsky__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies, tabletop roleplaying games, and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCASTCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss horror and gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu. I also seem to relate it to Cyberpunk 2020 in almost every episode: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________Guest starring Jack the NPC00:00 Intro02:45 What Is Cyberpunk Red?04:36 What Do I Need To Play?04:55 Character Creation06:59 Game Mechanics11:30 Netrunning12:41 Cyberware15:16 Combat20:20 Combat - Criticisms29:37 Economy32:33 Overall Thoughts
Call of Cthulhu: Angels Thirst - RPG Review Seth Skorkowsky 2022-10-10 | Set in 1920's Los Angeles, the Characters are hired to locate a missing cab driver, but cross a dangerous cult. This adventure appears in the Cults of Cthulhu book for 7th Edition. Here are my thoughts, suggestions, and criticisms.Buy it on the Chaosium Website: chaosium.com/cults-of-cthulhu-hardcoverBuy it on DriveThru RPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/375869/Cults-of-Cthulhu?affiliate_id=1017650Buy it on Amazon: amzn.to/3T86zQdLink to the Free Keeper Resource Materiel (scroll to the bottom): chaosium.com/cults-of-cthulhu-hardcoverPATREON (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskyA heartfelt thank you to my 220 Patrons for their continued support in making this channel possible. ______CHECK OUT MY NOVELSIf you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures won the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________GOT DICE?Check out the Q-Workshop Seth Skorkowsky RPG Icons Dice, a 10-die set that I designed with Q-Workshop: q-workshop.com/en/221-rpg-icons-seth-skorkowskyFor individuals of the 12-sided D6: q-workshop.com/en/single-dice/1713/twelve-sided-d6-seth-skorkowsky__________SHIRTS!Check out the Channel Store for some shirts: teespring.com/stores/seth-skorkowsky__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies, tabletop roleplaying games, and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCASTCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss horror and gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________Guest starring Jack the NPC
Technology In Your Game - Running RPGs Seth Skorkowsky 2022-09-25 | Characters armed with Cell Phones and the Internet can drastically change an adventure. Many Game Masters find Modern and Sci-Fi Settings intimidating, believing available technology gives the PCs too much of an advantage. Truth is, for every benefit technology gives the Player Characters, it also creates an obstacle. Here's several ideas and suggestions on how to incorporate modern technology into your Tabletop Roleplaying Game.PATREON (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskyA heartfelt thank you to my 221 Patrons for their continued support in making this channel possible. ______CHECK OUT MY NOVELSIf you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures won the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________GOT DICE?Check out the Q-Workshop Seth Skorkowsky RPG Icons Dice, a 10-die set that I designed with Q-Workshop: q-workshop.com/en/221-rpg-icons-seth-skorkowskyFor individuals of the 12-sided D6: q-workshop.com/en/single-dice/1713/twelve-sided-d6-seth-skorkowsky__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies, tabletop roleplaying games, and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCASTCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss horror and gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________Guest starring The Gang00:00 The Case of the Stolen Scroll01:06 Intro04:08 The Internet09:12 Cell Phones10:29 Using Technology Against the PCs13:13 The Hotel Massacre16:21 Risk of Losing17:05 Explain Failed Rolls18:00 Modern Adventure Examples19:32 Technology Horror Seeds20:30 Closing
Achtung! Cthulhu: A Quick Trip to France - RPG Review Seth Skorkowsky 2022-09-10 | Answering a desperate call for help, the PCs parachute in behind enemy lines to stop a Mythos threat. The adventure appears in the Achtung! Cthulhu 2D20 Quickstart. Here are my thoughts, criticisms, and a few suggestions on running it.You can find the free Quickstart on DriveThru RPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/347802/Achtung-Cthulhu-2d20-Quickstart?affiliate_id=1017650You can find my Character Sheets & Handouts here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1g7Qi5fPau59wURwAHTtx3yptB5ZMGxOL?usp=sharingPATREON (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskyA heartfelt thank you to my 226 Patrons for their continued support in making this channel possible. ______CHECK OUT MY NOVELSIf you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures won the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________GOT DICE?Check out the Q-Workshop Seth Skorkowsky RPG Icons Dice, a 10-die set that I designed with Q-Workshop: q-workshop.com/en/221-rpg-icons-seth-skorkowskyFor individuals of the 12-sided D6: q-workshop.com/en/single-dice/1713/twelve-sided-d6-seth-skorkowsky__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies, tabletop roleplaying games, and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCASTCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________Guest starring Jack the NPC
Charisma & Social Encounters - Running RPGs Seth Skorkowsky 2022-08-29 | There comes a point where the PCs are going to talk somebody, and we enter the debate of Role-Playing it out or simply rolling a Skill Check. Or we have long boring scenes trying to achieve the player's goal is. Here's my method for running Social Encounters, whether you're playing D&D, Call of Cthulhu, Cyberpunk or whatever RPG it is.PATREON (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskyA heartfelt thank you to my 226 Patrons for their continued support in making this channel possible. ______CHECK OUT MY NOVELSIf you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures won the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________GOT DICE?Check out the Q-Workshop Seth Skorkowsky RPG Icons Dice, a 10-die set that I designed with Q-Workshop: q-workshop.com/en/221-rpg-icons-seth-skorkowskyFor individuals of the 12-sided D6: q-workshop.com/en/single-dice/1713/twelve-sided-d6-seth-skorkowsky__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies, tabletop roleplaying games, and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCASTCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________Guest starring The Gang00:00 Intro02:21 Roleplaying02:50 Theatrics Aren't Roleplay03:26 How Does the PC Approach it07:26 The Roll is How The PC Says It08:18 Breaking Up a Larger Task09:16 Sense Motive10:56 How Does the PC Appear11:36 Reputation13:02 Intimidation14:57 Long Social Encounters15:41 Realistic Dialogue Isn't16:44 Summarize Conversations19:22 1 Roll Per Encounter20:32 Multiple Small Encounters21:15 Failing Social Rolls22:47 When Does Failure Occur24:05 Closing
Stop Blanket-Blaming The Game Master - RPG Philosophy Seth Skorkowsky 2022-08-15 | Many problems can befall a TTRPG group, and addressing the source, versus the symptom, is the best for fixing them. But blindly declaring all Player issues the fault of the Game Master ignores the many other possible culprits, and doesn't help anyone. Apologies, this video is a bit of a rant and kinda all over the place before circling onto the point.For the Alexandrian's blog about Railroading, go here: thealexandrian.net/wordpress/36900/roleplaying-games/the-railroading-manifestoFor the specific Abused Gamer Syndrome one: thealexandrian.net/wordpress/44282/roleplaying-games/abused-gamer-syndromeFor Players Who Want to be Railroaded: thealexandrian.net/wordpress/47577/roleplaying-games/the-railroading-manifesto-addendum-i-want-to-be-railroadedPATREON (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskyA heartfelt thank you to my 223 Patrons for their continued support in making this channel possible. ______CHECK OUT MY NOVELSIf you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures win the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________GOT DICE?Check out the Q-Workshop Seth Skorkowsky RPG Icons Dice, a 10-die set that I designed with Q-Workshop: q-workshop.com/en/221-rpg-icons-seth-skorkowskyFor individuals of the 12-sided D6: q-workshop.com/en/single-dice/1713/twelve-sided-d6-seth-skorkowsky__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies, tabletop roleplaying games, and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCASTCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________Guest starring The Gang00:00 Intro02:53 Railroading05:49 The Story of Dweebles10:08 Discussing Bad Gaming Habits12:42 Video Games13:47 Personal Preference and Personality15:06 Why They’re Rarely Mentioned16:03 The Problem of Not Acknowledging Other Culprits16:42 Messy Conclusion
Call of Cthulhu: Crimson Letters - RPG Review Seth Skorkowsky 2022-08-01 | After a strange death, the Investigators are hired to locate some missing documents. They soon realize that not only are others hunting for these letters, but something sinister is hunting the Player Characters. Written by Alan Bligh, the scenario appears in the 7th Edition Keeper's Guide, and one interesting feature is that it lets the Keeper decide who the culprit is.You can find the Handout Pack on DriveThruRPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/362978/Crimson-Letters-Handout-Pack-V2?affiliate_id=1017650PATREON (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskyA heartfelt thank you to my 206 Patrons for their continued support in making this channel possible. ______CHECK OUT MY NOVELSIf you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures win the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________GOT DICE?Check out the Q-Workshop Seth Skorkowsky RPG Icons Dice, a 10-die set that I designed with Q-Workshop: q-workshop.com/en/221-rpg-icons-seth-skorkowsky__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies, tabletop roleplaying games, and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCASTCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________Guest starring Jack the NPC
Traveller: Islands in the Rift - RPG Review Seth Skorkowsky 2022-07-20 | Imperial Intelligence hires the Travellers to recover a missing spy ship and its valuable data across a hotbed of spies and rivaling nations. This 33-page adventure is really the framework for an espionage campaign set in The Great Rift. Here’s my thoughts, criticisms, and suggestions on playing it. Pick up the PDF on DriveThruRPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/227156/Great-Rift-Adventure-1-Islands-in-the-Rift?affiliate_id=1017650Pick up Physical copies through the Mongoose Publishing website: mongoosepublishing.com/products/great-rift-adventure-1-islands-in-the-riftBut it on Amazon: amzn.to/3Bk123pMy Handouts and well as Chris Griffen’s fantastic deckplans for The Perfect Stranger are here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/11mYjQH3u98wnNUZBaqz8tcAm4nC0ELcd?usp=sharingPATREON (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskyA heartfelt thank you to my 206 Patrons for their continued support in making this channel possible. ______CHECK OUT MY NOVELSIf you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures win the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________GOT DICE?Check out the Q-Workshop Seth Skorkowsky RPG Icons Dice, a 10-die set that I designed with Q-Workshop: q-workshop.com/en/221-rpg-icons-seth-skorkowsky__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies, tabletop roleplaying games, and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCASTCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________Guest starring Jack the NPC
Live Chat - 7/14/22 Seth Skorkowsky 2022-07-14 | It’s been too long since I’ve done a Q&A. I just reached 100k Subs, so I figured it was time for another.So, let’s chat!1: Please begin any questions for me with “QUESTION” in all caps. 2: It’s impossible for me to answer every question. I’m long-winded and tend to ramble. If I missed your question, feel free to ask it again after a few minutes. However, spamming a question over and over only encourages me to ignore it.3: You don’t need to pay for me to answer your question, but I do give priority to people who did pay because I feel I should. Even then, I still sometimes miss Super Chat questions from people who pay (and then feel really bad later when I realize I missed their question).4: If you want to ask if I’ve played a particular RPG, if I’ve never reviewed it or any supplement for it, the answer is probably “No”.5: I will mispronounce your name. I mispronounce everything. It’s my super-power. Apologies in advance.
19 Tips I Wish I Knew When I Started GMing - Running RPGs Seth Skorkowsky 2022-07-05 | Advice for newer Game Masters wishing to avoid all the mistakes I've learned the hard way.PATREON (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskyA heartfelt thank you to my 206 Patrons for their continued support in making this channel possible. ______CHECK OUT MY NOVELSIf you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series (observant viewers might notice Dämoren subtly placed behind me). They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures win the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________GOT DICE?Check out the Q-Workshop Seth Skorkowsky RPG Icons Dice, a 10-die set that I designed with Q-Workshop:q-workshop.com/en/221-rpg-icons-seth-skorkowsky__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies, tabletop roleplaying games, and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCASTCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu:modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________Guest starring Todd and Mike00:00 Intro00:46 Common Sense01:25 Find Your Own Voice02:54 You Can't Learn All the Rules03:00 Confidence in Judgement Calls03:38 Communication & Consistency04:12 Over-Prep is better than Under-Prep04:40 Overpreparation can be Worse05:48 You'll Always Have to Improvise06:21 Players will do the Unexpected06:46 Make Situations not Solutions08:16 Too Much of a Good Thing11:36 Meaningless Rolls Suck15:10 Don't Ask For a Roll You Can't Accept17:42 Redefine Success & Failure19:02 It's About the PCs Not the World19:41 Players Care Less About The World Than You19:57 Encourage Roleplay Through Example20:56 Players Might Have Different Tastes Than You22:24 Don't Be Afraid to Suck23:38 Outtro
Call of Cthulhu: Viral - RPG Review Seth Skorkowsky 2022-06-22 | A team of Ghost Hunters livestream their exploration of an abandoned hospital and find far more than they bargained for. Here are my criticisms, tips, and suggestions for this Modern-Era 1-shot adventure.Pick up a copy of VIRAL at DriveThru RPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/391974/Viral-A-Modern-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenario?affiliate_id=1017650Get your free audiobook and 1-month trail of Audible here: audibletrial.com/skorkowskyLike my shirt? You can get one at my store: seth-skorkowsky.creator-spring.comJOIN MY PATREON (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskyA very special thank you to my 206 Patrons for their continued support in making my channel possible. ______CHECK OUT MY NOVELSIf you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures win the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________GOT DICE?Check out the Q-Workshop Seth Skorkowsky RPG Icons Dice, a 10-die set that I designed with Q-Workshop: q-workshop.com/en/rpg-dice-sets/1670/icons-seth-skorkowskyFor more of the 12-sided 6d, you can find them here: q-workshop.com/en/single-dice/1713/twelve-sided-d6-seth-skorkowsky__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies, tabletop roleplaying games, and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCASTCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________Guest starring Jack the NPC
Why Stormtroopers Are Badasses - The Gang Presents Seth Skorkowsky 2022-06-06 | Faced against Imperial forces, the Gang debates why Stormtroopers are highly competent soldiers victimized by rebel propaganda. And also how Ewoks are the deadliest monsters in the galaxy.PATREON (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskyA very special thank you to my 199 Patrons for their support. ______CHECK OUT MY NOVELSIf you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx (subtly placed behind me) is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures win the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________GOT DICE?Check out the Q-Workshop Seth Skorkowsky RPG Icons Dice, a 10-die set that I designed with Q-Workshop: q-workshop.com/en/221-rpg-icons-seth-skorkowsky__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies, tabletop roleplaying games, and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCASTCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________Opening Song - Rock Intro 3 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.comEnd Song - Imperial Forces by Aaron KennyThe views and opinions expressed are those of Mike, Todd, and Dweebles, and shouldn't be taken too seriously, as they, like Imperial Stormtroopers, are completely imaginary.#Starwars #ttrpg
Call of Cthulhu: The Dare - RPG Review Seth Skorkowsky 2022-05-26 | A group of children are dared to spend Halloween night in a haunted house, unfortunately something plans to keep them. Here are my thoughts and criticisms for this 1980's-style horror adventure, as well as the Call of Kid-Thulhu rules (which I enjoyed far more than Kids on Bikes).You can find The Dare (along with the Call of Kid-Thulhu rules) on DriveThru RPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/220315/The-Dare?affiliate_id=1017650PATREON (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskyA very special thank you to my 201 Patrons for their support. ______CHECK OUT MY NOVELSIf you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx (subtly placed behind me) is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures win the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________GOT DICE?Check out the Q-Workshop Seth Skorkowsky RPG Icons Dice, a 10-die set that I designed with Q-Workshop: q-workshop.com/en/221-rpg-icons-seth-skorkowsky__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies, tabletop roleplaying games, and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCASTCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________Guest starring Jack the NPC
Why Theme Campaigns Rock (and 13th Warriors Suck) - Running RPGs Seth Skorkowsky 2022-05-13 | A shared Character Theme is a fun way to spice up your RPG campaign, such as all in a Thieves Guild, a travelling band, or a shared character race. Themes allow players to deep-dive into aspects of the game world that most campaigns could never do. But when one player decides not to join the Theme (a.k.a. The 13th Warrior) the campaign can quickly collapse.PATREON (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskyA very special thank you to my 200 Patrons for their support. ______CHECK OUT MY NOVELSIf you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series (you might notice Hounacier subtlety placed behind me). They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures win the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________GOT DICE?Check out the Q-Workshop Seth Skorkowsky RPG Icons Dice, a 10-die set that I designed with Q-Workshop: q-workshop.com/en/221-rpg-icons-seth-skorkowsky__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies, tabletop roleplaying games, and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCAST NOWCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________Guest starring Mike, Todd, and Dweebles00:00 Intro02:43 What is a Theme Campaign?03:11 System Themes03:54 Setting Theme06:49 Character Theme12:42 How To Make a Theme Campaign13:57 Tell Your Players the Theme14:49 Sell the Theme16:16 Accidental Themes18:05 13th Warriors20:43 Easy to Introduce Hard to Keep24:39 They Become the Star26:30 They Destroy the Table's Fun29:05 Closing ThoughtsAnd for those who scrolled all the way down here, if you're interested in watching the original "5 Worst Characters That Good Players Make" video from 2017 (and trust me, it's terrible), you can watch it here: youtu.be/Qy0RNOiQxu8
Achtung! Cthulhu 2D20 Quickstart - RPG Review Seth Skorkowsky 2022-04-29 | Set during the Second World War, as evil cultists and heroic investigators engage in the secret war, employing magic, weird science, and battling Lovecraftian horrors. This review covers the 2D20 Achtung! Cthulhu Quickstart rules from Modiphius Entertainment.Find the Free Quickstart rules here: drivethrurpg.com/product/347802/Achtung-Cthulhu-2d20-Quickstart?affiliate_id=1017650Check out my WW2 Valducan story "Raid on Wewelsburg" in the SNAFU: Black Ops anthology: amzn.to/3xXU02x______CHECK OUT MY NOVELSIf you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series (you might notice Redemptor subtlety placed behind me). They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures win the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________GOT DICE?Check out the Q-Workshop Seth Skorkowsky RPG Icons Dice, a 10-die set that I designed with Q-Workshop: q-workshop.com/en/221-rpg-icons-seth-skorkowsky__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies, tabletop roleplaying games, and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCAST NOWCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________PATREON (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskySpecial thank you to my 202 Patrons for their support. Guest starring Jack the NPC00:00 Intro02:51 2D2004:28 What You Need to Play06:37 Skill Tests07:23 Focuses08:59 Difficulty Levels09:39 Momentum11:56 Threat14:27 Complications15:51 Fortune17:03 Skill Test Criticisms19:12 Truths22:37 Combat26:57 Zones28:19 Ranged Weapons30:46 Magic31:42 Overall Thoughts33:36 OutroThank you to Modiphius Entertainment for sending me the Black Sun Exarch Collector's Edition of the rules and a set of dice in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Intimate Encounters (w/ Glass Cannon): Pt 2 - Actual Play Seth Skorkowsky 2022-04-28 | Hunting for a serial killer, the TDF News Team goes to an abandoned industrial park and discovers something far more terrifying. My team-up with The Glass Cannon Network returns for the final half of our Call of Cthulhu playthrough of "Intimate Encounters".Huge thank you to Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, and our badass Keeper Troy Lavallee for a very fun time.Check out Glass Cannon: http://glasscannonnetwork.comTwitch Channel: twitch.tv/theglasscannonYouTube: youtube.com/c/TheGlassCannonTwitter: twitter.com/glasscannonpodInstagram: instagram.com/theglasscannonFind the adventure here in The Things We Leave Behind, a collection of 6 Modern-Day scenarios: drivethrurpg.com/product/191250/The-Things-We-Leave-Behind--An-Anthology-of-Modern-Day-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios?affiliate_id=1017650______CHECK OUT MY NOVELSIf you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures win the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________I HAVE OFFICIAL DICECheck out the Q-Workshop Seth Skorkowsky RPG Icons Dice, a 10-die set that I designed with Q-Workshop: q-workshop.com/en/221-rpg-icons-seth-skorkowsky__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCAST NOWCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________MY PATREON (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskySpecial thank you to my 202 Patrons for their support.00:00 Intro06:10 Last Game Recap10:56 Game On
Intimate Encounters (with Glass Cannon): Pt1 - Actual Play Seth Skorkowsky 2022-04-21 | The Glass Cannon Network and I join forces to solve a string of horrific murders in the first of a 2-part playthrough of the modern-day Call of Cthulhu scenario "Intimate Encounters".Huge thank you to Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, and our Keeper Troy Lavallee for a very fun time.Check out Glass Cannon: http://glasscannonnetwork.comTwitch Channel: twitch.tv/theglasscannonYouTube: youtube.com/c/TheGlassCannonTwitter: twitter.com/glasscannonpodInstagram: instagram.com/theglasscannonFind the adventure here in The Things We Leave Behind: drivethrurpg.com/product/191250/The-Things-We-Leave-Behind--An-Anthology-of-Modern-Day-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios?affiliate_id=1017650______*CHECK OUT MY NOVELS*If you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________*MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURES*A Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures win the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________Check out the Q-Workshop Seth Skorkowsky RPG Icons Dice, a 10-die set that I designed with Q-Workshop: q-workshop.com/en/221-rpg-icons-seth-skorkowsky__________*FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER*I mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________*I HAVE A PODCAST NOW*Check out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________*My Patreon* (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskySpecial thank you to my 200 Patrons for their support.00:00 Intro01:18 Glass Cannon Introductions12:19 Meet the PCs21:22 Adventure Start - 2 Americas30:53 Arriving at the Hotel 54:00 Entering the Hotel1:19:00 Back to the Office / Research1:30:07 Wine Bar1:46:47 Learn About 4th Victim1:58:34 Office of Intimate Encounters2:30:40 Meeting the Coroner2:47:47 Research the Suspect2:53:36 Apartment B&E
7 Game Master Sins Returns - RPG Philosophy Seth Skorkowsky 2022-04-18 | Here's 7 mistakes that many Game Masters (including myself) can make when running a tabletop RPG. Every GM has sinned. These are some of mine.And because I mentioned them, and you should check them out:Bud's RPG Review: youtube.com/c/BudsRPGreviewHow We Roll Podcast: howwerollpodcast.com______*CHECK OUT MY NOVELS*If you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series (you might notice Damoren subtlety placed behind me). They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________*MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURES*A Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures win the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________Check out the Q-Workshop Seth Skorkowsky RPG Icons Dice, a 10-die set that I designed with Q-Workshop: q-workshop.com/en/221-rpg-icons-seth-skorkowsky__________*FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER*I mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________*I HAVE A PODCAST NOW*Check out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________*My Patreon* (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskySpecial thank you to my 199 Patrons for their support. Guest starring Mike, Todd, and Dweebles.00:00 Intro00:42 #1 Stingy04:32 A Bear in Peril and Restart05:10 #1 The Punisher08:44 #2 The Sadist10:03 #3 Fragile11:30 #4 The Perfectionist13:02 #5 Hubris15:14 #6 The Self-Sacrificer17:27 #7 Forgetting What Playing is Like21:12 Outro
Kult: The Atrocity Exhibition - RPG Review Seth Skorkowsky 2022-04-01 | An exclusive midnight art showing leads to a harrowing journey through the artist's nightmares. Here are my thoughts, criticisms, and suggestions for this extended horror adventure. As with any Kult scenario, this is for Mature Gamers only.You can find the adventure in Taroticum and Other Tales: amzn.to/3JXyLkBOr as a free PDF from Helmgast: kultdivinitylost.com/resourcesAnd on DriveThru RPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/265904/KULT-Free-Quickplay-Scenarios&affiliate_id=1017650Pre-order the Seth Skorkowsky Q-Workshop Icons dice here: q-workshop.com/en/221-rpg-icons-seth-skorkowsky-pre-order______*CHECK OUT MY NOVELS*If you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, an international backdrop, and a smattering of horror. You might notice Book 1, Damoren behind me. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, and my own interpretation of the King in Yellow, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________*MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURES*A Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures win the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is totally free: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________*FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER*I mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________*I HAVE A PODCAST NOW*Check out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________*My Patreon* (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskySpecial thank you to my 199 Patrons for their support.__________*HANDOUTS*For copies of the handouts and modified map I made when running this adventure, click here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jMCoH35hK9ZPR8cTxCmo3HC3nxAq-5zn?usp=sharingGuest starring Jack the NPC
The Seth Skorkowsky RPG Icons Dice Set - Announcement Seth Skorkowsky 2022-03-23 | Introducing the newest Q-Workshop RPG Icon: ME! Together we've designed a set of dice reflecting my personal tastes. Pre-Order is now open!Order Link: q-workshop.com/en/221-rpg-icons-seth-skorkowskySingle Dice can be found here: q-workshop.com/en/18-single-dicePlease note: Q-Workshop is located in Poland. International shipping rates apply. Once the dice have released and become available through Amazon and other retailers/distributors, shipping from those vendors may be significantly less depending on where you are. **UPDATE: Q-Workshop has confirmed that individual dice will definitely be available on their website (yay!), but not by the April 6 date when the full sets release. They'll become available once they've manufactured stock of individual dice, as all the existing inventory has already been assigned to box sets. So, anyone wanting to pick up an extra die, or two, or five to add to their set will be able to purchase them once they're ready.______*CHECK OUT MY NOVELS*If you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, an international backdrop, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, and my own interpretation of the King in Yellow, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________*MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURES*A Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures win the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is totally free: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________*FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER*I mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________*I HAVE A PODCAST NOW*Check out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________*My Patreon* (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskySpecial thank you to my 199 Patrons for their support. I promise I'll get better at working with this new equipment setup.Guest starring Mike, Todd, Dweebles, and Jack the NPC. Even Kevin showed up for this one.
Starting Your Campaign - Running RPGs Seth Skorkowsky 2022-03-18 | 12 tips for making a great opening scene to your game. How do the Characters meet? Where do they meet? What are they doing? What should you avoid? And why starting out in a tavern isn't bad, but might not always be the best.The Q-Workshop Seth skorkowsky dice: q-workshop.com/en/221-rpg-icons-seth-skorkowsky______*CHECK OUT MY NOVELS*If you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series (you might notice Redemptor subtlety placed behind me). They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________*MY PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURES*A Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures win the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is totally free: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________*FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER*I mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________*I HAVE A PODCAST NOW*Check out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________*My Patreon* (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskySpecial thank you to my 196 Patrons for their support. I promise I'll get better at working with this new equipment setup.Guest starring Mike, Todd, and Dweebles.00:00 The Tavern Skit00:53 Intro02:08 Starting in a Tavern03:53 How You Taverns04:33 Give a Quest04:55 Inciting Incident05:32 Other Gathering Places06:15 Introduce the PCs09:30 Make them Coworkers10:02 Meet in Jail10:33 Shared Interest11:02 Meet on an Adventure11:57 They Already Know Each Other13:39 Start in the Action17:08 Don't Worry About Tropes17:59 The Opening Doesn't Really Matter19:37 Shameless Self-Promotion20:42 Outro
D&D Review - The Isle of Dread Seth Skorkowsky 2022-03-04 | Exploring the classic adventure The Isle of Dread (X1), a wilderness game and hex-crawl that's more of a miniature campaign than a regular Dungeons and Dragons module. Originally included in the 1981 Expert Set for Basic D&D, this scenario has now appeared in multiple editions. Here are my tips, criticisms, praises, and suggestions for Dungeon Masters wishing to give it a spin.You can buy the PDF on DriveThruRPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/17083/X1-The-Isle-of-Dread-Basic?affiliate_id=1017650 __________CHECK OUT MY NOVELS & AUDIO BOOKS!If you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series (you might have noticed Book 1: Dämoren behind me). They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short adventures packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book. It features urban fantasy, monsters, other worlds, drug addiction, horror, and, of course, the Yellow Sign: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreads. Those really do help.goodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY OWN PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures win the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is totally free: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCAST NOWCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________My Patreon (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskySpecial thank you to my 189 Patrons for their support.__________ Guest starring Jack the NPC.
Call of Cthulhu: The Asylum - RPG Review Seth Skorkowsky 2022-02-18 | Something sinister lurks at Greenwood Asylum and the investigators must discover the cause of these strange deaths. What they uncover is far worse than they'll expect. Here's my tips and criticisms for the classic Call of Cthulhu adventure The Asylum, which is more of a sandbox setting than a pre-written scenario.I do apologize that what I intended to be a 20-25 minute video ended up being far longer. So sit back and enjoy.__________CHECK OUT MY NOVELS!If you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short adventures packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book. It features urban fantasy, monsters, other worlds, drug addiction, horror, and, of course, the Yellow Sign: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreads. Those really do help.goodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY OWN PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures win the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is totally free: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCAST NOWCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________My Patreon (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskySpecial thank you to my 185 Patrons for their support.__________Here's the link for the NPC letter and modified maps that I used when I ran the adventure. The letter will need to be changed to fit your own group, but hopefully mine will provide some inspiration. - drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GRbUBk2jbMTsfZLgd1wRwa2ZhY_P_mNO?usp=sharing Guest starring Jack the NPC.
Say What You Want - RPG Philosophy Seth Skorkowsky 2022-02-04 | One of the best ways to get what you want during a tabletop roleplaying game is to simply state what that is. Leaving it up the Game Master or other players to guess what you want rarely works out_________*DID YOU KNOW I'M A NOVELIST?*If you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series (you might notice Dämoren subtlety placed behind me). They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short stories packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting across the multiverse for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________*MY OWN PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURES*A Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures win the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is totally free: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________*FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER*I mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________*I HAVE A PODCAST NOW*Check out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________*My Patreon* (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskySpecial thank you to my 183 Patrons for their support. I promise I'll get better at working with this new equipment setup.Guest starring Mike and Todd.00:00 Intro Ramble01:09 What's This Building?03:50 They Don't Know What They Want04:33 Just Come Out and Say It05:24 The GM is Not a Mind Reader06:34 They're Overcomplicating It09:04 When It's Intentional13:07 "Big Picture" Wants14:48 When the GM Wants Something18:23 OutroImage Credits:dreamstime.com/stock-photography-businessman-retro-office-table-salesperson-image17378722dreamstime.com/stock-photo-man-mouth-covered-masking-tape-surprised-preventing-speech-studio-shoot-image41032705dreamstime.com/quiz-time-text-digital-format-business-person-quiz-concept-concept-quiz-time-text-digital-format-business-image175675777
Traveller: Spacecraft Construction Seth Skorkowsky 2022-01-21 | Let's build a space ship! Join me on a detailed walkthrough and review of the Mongoose Traveller 2nd Edition (MGT2) rules as we construct a 100-ton Scout Ship. By the end, you should have the concepts down so you can begin storming the galaxy in your own custom spacecraft. The construction rules can be found in the 2022-Update Corebook or in High Guard.You can find them on the Mongoose website: mongoosepublishing.comDriveThru RPG: Corebook 2022 - drivethrurpg.com/product/374454/Traveller-Core-Rulebook-Update-2022?affiliate_id=1017650Highguard - drivethrurpg.com/product/190671/High-Guard?affiliate_id=1017650Amazon: Corebook 2022 amzn.to/33vFanaHighguard - amzn.to/3AjC6X2Download the Ship Sheet and Ship Roster Sheets for FREE on the Mongoose Website: mongoosepublishing.com/downloads.htm__________DID YOU KNOW I'M A NOVELIST?If you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short adventures packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book. It features urban fantasy, monsters, other worlds, drug addiction, horror, and, of course, the Yellow Sign: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY OWN PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures win the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________VISIT MY STORECheck out my store and snag a nifty shirt or sticker: seth-skorkowsky.creator-spring.com__________I HAVE A PODCAST NOWCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________My Patreon (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskySpecial thank you to my 186 Patrons for their support.Guest Starring Jack the NPC00:00 Intro02:22 Shipyards04:11 Step 1 - Hull08:30 Step 2 - Drives10:53 Step 3 - Power Plant13:50 Step 4 - Fuel Tanks16:25 Step 5 - Bridge18:30 Step 6 - Computer24:33 Step 7 Sensors26:01 Step 8 Weapons31:23 Step 9 Optional Systems35:13 Step 10 Crew36:57 Step 11 Staterooms39:12 Step 12 Cargo Space39:54 Step 13 Finalize Design41:46 Compare to Book Versions44:30 2022 Ship Sheet45:00 Final Thoughts
Call of Cthulhu: The Necropolis - RPG Review Seth Skorkowsky 2022-01-10 | Finding themselves trapped in an ancient Egyptian tomb, our heroes discover that they're not alone. This scenario is designed as a simple 1 to 2-hour adventure for introducing new players to Call of Cthulhu. Here are my tips, and criticisms for the module.__________DID YOU KNOW I'M A NOVELIST?If you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series (you might notice Hounacier subtlety placed behind me). They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short adventures packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book. It features urban fantasy, monsters, other worlds, drug addiction, horror, and, of course, the Yellow Sign: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY OWN PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures win the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is totally free: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCAST NOWCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________My Patreon (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskySpecial thank you to my 185 Patrons for their support.__________Here's the link to the character sheets I made for my players. I've included both the regular and form-fillable versions. Form-fillable sheets never work in Preview Mode, but you should be able to view them after downloading because Adobe is weird like that. drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CvRO_tfADLk33Zigrpuoq2qZG0OlUnXL?usp=sharing Guest starring Jack the NPC.
Class versus Skill-Based Games - Running RPGs Seth Skorkowsky 2021-12-28 | The differences between Class-Based and Skill-Based RPGs. Do you prefer levels with increasing hitpoints and powers? Or do you prefer choosing your character's individual skills and abilities? Both have their advantages and potential hurdles.__________*DID YOU KNOW I'M A NOVELIST?*If you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series (you might notice Dämoren subtlety placed behind me). They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short adventures packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________*MY OWN PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURES*A Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e). This collection of adventures win the 2020 Gold ENnie Award for Best Digital Adventure Book: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose Traveller 2e). This is two adventures. One is written by me, and the other is my update to J. Andrew Keith's brilliant Murder on Arcturus Station: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650And while I didn't write it (Marc Miller has that distinction), I did greatly expand and update the classic Traveller adventure Death Station to Mongoose 2e, which is totally free: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650 __________*FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER*I mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________*I HAVE A PODCAST NOW*Check out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________*My Patreon* (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskySpecial thank you to my 164 Patrons for their support. I promise I'll get better at working with this new equipment setup.Guest starring Mike and Todd.00:00 Intro01:48 More Gray Than Absolutes02:24 Class-Based Games03:58 Easy to Scale Obstacles04:24 Clear Improvement Paths04:51 Defined Roles05:19 Gaining Levels is Fun05:34 Becoming More Powerful06:16 Skill-Based Games07:40 No Molds09:24 Skills Improve Individually12:17 Regular Improvements12:58 Hit Points Don't Greatly Increase14:20 One-Trick Ponies16:09 Painfully Average16:43 Easy to Bring in New Characters17:43 Lots of Exceptions19:40 Comes Down to Preferences21:22 Thanks and Outro
Traveller: A Dagger at Efate - RPG Review Seth Skorkowsky 2021-12-17 | An urgent call sends the heroes to investigate a runaway starship. Once aboard, they discover that their problems are only beginning. Written by John Lewis, this short Amber Zone adventure first appeared the JTAS #8 in 1981.You can pick up a PDF on DriveThru RPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/306294/Journal-of-the-Travellers-Aid-Society-Volume-4?affiliate_id=1017650Or physical print on the Mongoose Website: mongoosepublishing.com/us/journal-of-the-travellers-aid-society-volume-4.html__________DID YOU KNOW I'M A NOVELIST?If you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3mTCuXhI also write pulp y Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short adventures packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting for lost Carcosa, check out my novel Ashes of Onyx. It features monsters, drug addiction, horror, other worlds, and my own take on the King in Yellow. Available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY OWN PUBLISHED ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e): drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose 2e): drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies and random things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCAST NOWCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________My Patreon (tip jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskyGuest starring Jack the NPC.
Call of Cthulhu: The Curse of Black Teeth Keetes - RPG Review Seth Skorkowsky 2021-12-06 | An urgent telegram sends the heroes to a strange and lost island where they must face off against monsters, undead, and a dark god, as they hope to rescue their friend and recover a pirate's treasure. While possible for 7th Edition Call of Cthulhu, the scenario is designed and best-suited for use with the Pulp Cthulhu mod.You can find the adventure on DriveThruRPG here: drivethrurpg.com/product/366486/The-Curse-of-Black-Teeth-Keetes?affiliate_id=1017650__________DID YOU KNOW I'M A NOVELIST?If you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short adventures packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY OWN PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e): drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose 2e): drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCAST NOWCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________My Patreon (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskySpecial thank you to my 160 Patrons for their support.__________HANDOUTSMy handouts and maps I made for my own group when we played this adventure can be found here if you'd like to use them for your own group: drive.google.com/drive/folders/14OS9VQ5FIPtX6XTpYlYM3RBigJ6rHAdR?usp=sharing__________Guest starring Jack the NPC
18 Tips to Beat Game Master Burnout - Running RPGs Seth Skorkowsky 2021-11-21 | Have you lost motivation to run games? Is your joy behind the screen waning and you're simply going through the motions, unable to GM more than the bare minimum? Then welcome to Game Master Burnout. Here's my tips and suggestions for curing Burnout and getting your DM Groove back. __________*DID YOU KNOW I'M A NOVELIST?*If you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short adventures packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics (You might notice Book 2: Sea of Quills not-so-subtly placed behind me). Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________*MY OWN PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURES*A Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e): drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose 2e): drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650__________*FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER*I mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________*I HAVE A PODCAST NOW*Check out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________*My Patreon* (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskySpecial thank you to my 159 Patrons for their support.Guest starring Mike, Todd, and Dweebles.#DnD #TTRPG00:00 Hello Internet01:26 Determine the Cause02:23 Group Discussion04:57 Is Life Getting in the Way05:12 Fewer Sessions06:39 Over-Prepping08:27 Try Shorter Sessions10:29 Tired of the Same Old Thing10:45 Puzzles10:50 Countdown Timer12:04 Random Geomorph Dungeon12:15 Puppet NPC13:03 Edible Badguys13:23 Don't Overuse Gags13:36 Try New Theme or Plot Element14:06 Change the Terrain14:43 Side-Quests15:13 Change Campaigns15:37 Theme Campaigns16:22 Try Other RPG Systems16:52 Switch Your Primary System18:54 Become a Player22:57 Outro
Traveller: Mysteries on Arcturus Station - RPG Overview Seth Skorkowsky 2021-11-09 | This collection of two investigative adventures aboard a space station can be played individually or as a series. 'The Hunt for Sabre IV' is written by myself, as the Travellers must uncover the conspiracy behind and locate a stolen ore carrier. The second scenario is my revised and updated version to J. Andrew Keith's 1983 classic 'Murder on Arcturus Station.'You can pick up a copy on the Mongoose Website: mongoosepublishing.com/us/solomani-adventure-1-mysteries-on-arcturus-station.htmlOr a PDF on DriveThru RPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650Find it on Amazon: drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley?affiliate_id=1017650My review of Murder on Arcturus Station is here: youtu.be/HZ6M8pGa138Without A Trace (the original Amber Zone prequel adventure I spoke of) can be found here: drivethrurpg.com/product/89546/Journal-of-the-Travellers-Aid-Society-Issue-No-18?affiliate_id=1017650__________DID YOU KNOW I'M A NOVELIST?If you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. You might notice Book 1: Dämoren not-so-subtly behind me in this video. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3mTCuXhI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short adventures packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting for lost Carcosa, check out my novel Ashes of Onyx. It features monsters, drug addiction, horror, other worlds, and my own take on the King in Yellow. Available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY OWN PUBLISHED ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e): drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose 2e): drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies and random things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCAST NOWCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________My Patreon (tip jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskyGuest starring Jack the NPC.
Call of Cthulhu: Panacea - RPG Review Seth Skorkowsky 2021-10-28 | A miracle cure drug hides a monstrous side-effect. The Player Characters find themselves facing off against a sinister pharmaceutical company, a conspiracy, and a refreshing take on a popular Mythos creature in this modern-day scenario.You can find Petersen's Abominations on the Chaosium Website: chaosium.com/petersens-abominations-hardcoverOr on DriveThru RPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/227108/Petersens-Abominations?affiliate_id=1017650Or on Amazon: amzn.to/3nB0UDVYou can download my map and pre-filled character sheets here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1H5Yg3XWVm916qyOZhQqhE8XHsTUKxbLh?usp=sharing__________DID YOU KNOW I'M A NOVELIST?If you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short adventures packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting for lost Carcosa, check out my novel Ashes of Onyx. It features monsters, drug addiction, horror, other worlds, and my own take on the King in Yellow. You might notice it subtly behind me in this video. Available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY OWN PUBLISHED ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e): drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose 2e): drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies and random things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCAST NOWCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________My Patreon (tip jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskyGuest starring Jack the NPC and his super-sweet moustache.
Backstory 201: 7 Tips & 1 Alternative for Crafting Effective Backstories - Playing RPGs Seth Skorkowsky 2021-10-14 | Here's 7 tips on making great Character Backstories that both you and your Game Master can get the most out of, as well as an additional option I prefer that can be incorporated alongside or instead of writing a backstory out.__________*DID YOU KNOW I'M A NOVELIST?*If you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short adventures packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics (You might notice Book 2: Sea of Quills not-so-subtly placed behind me). Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________*MY OWN PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURES*A Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e): drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose 2e): drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650__________*FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER*I mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________*I HAVE A PODCAST NOW*Check out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________*My Patreon* (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskySpecial thank you to my 159 Patrons for their support.Guest starring Mike and Todd.00:00 Intro01:02 1 Provide Names01:50 2 Make It Easy to Reference05:05 3 The GM Has Final Approval06:18 4 NPCs From the Past Aren't Static07:53 5 The PC Should Continue Evolving09:35 6 Tropes Aren't Bad12:25 7 Link the Characters' Backstories13:38 Buddies & Rivals14:47 Ask a Survey of Questions21:35 Closing
Live Chat - October 2021 Seth Skorkowsky 2021-10-08 | It's been far too long since I've done one of these, so let’s chat!1: Please begin any questions for me with “QUESTION” in all caps. 2: It is impossible for me to answer every question, or even most questions. I’m long-winded and tend to ramble. If I missed your question, feel free to ask it again after 5 minutes. 3: You don’t need to pay for me to answer your question, but I will give priority to people who did pay because I feel I should. I still sometimes miss questions from people who pay (and then feel really bad later when I realize I missed their question).4: If you want to ask if I’ve played a particular RPG, if I’ve never reviewed it or any supplement for it, the answer is probably “No”.5: I will mispronounce your name. I mispronounce everything. Apologies in advance.
Communication Within Your RPG Group - RPG Philosophy Seth Skorkowsky 2021-09-28 | Sometimes players have complaints about one another. But bottling that up, or trying to pass the job of voicing those complaints off on to someone else (often the Game Master), runs the risk of making a bad situation worse.__________DID YOU KNOW I'M A NOVELIST?If you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series (You might notice Book 1: Dämoren subtly placed behind me). They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and a smattering of horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short adventures packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY OWN PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love (Call of Cthulhu 7e): drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose 2e): drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCAST NOWCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________My Patreon (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskySpecial thank you to my 159 Patrons for their support.Guest starring Mike, Todd, Dweebles, and introducing Kevin.Photo Credits:Photo 51992908 © Everett Collection Inc. | Dreamstime.comPhoto 178767 / Bully © Lisa F. Young | Dreamstime.com00:00 The Gang - Kevin02:35 Intro04:55 No Back & Forth05:10 Makes them Defensive05:32 Increases the Separation05:49 Loss of Respect06:04 GM Shares Responsibility08:30 Determine Why Someone Should Talk For You09:22 If Someone Asks You To Handle It09:51 Are the Venting?10:58 Communication is King12:53 Outro
3D Printed Traveller Scout Ship - Review Seth Skorkowsky 2021-09-16 | The Type-S Scout/Courier has been an iconic spacecraft for Traveller players for over 40 years. Now 2nd Dynasty has teamed up with Marc Miller to bring a 3D-printable version that's to scale with 28mm miniatures. It features three decks, sliding doors, folding landing gear, a rotating turret, in 25.3 inches long, OpenLOCK compatible, and can accept a lighting kit for the engines and running lights.Find it on their campaign page (with tons of add-ons): myminifactory.com/crowdfunding/traveller-359The 2nd Dynasty Website: 2nddynasty.comThe Evan Designs lighting kit (mine is the Ice Blue): evandesigns.com/products/2nddynasty-starship-led-set?_pos=1&_sid=7c1a01a2d&_ss=r&variant=39602876383280Don’t have a 3D Printer? Then check out a list of Officially Licensed Printers on the Campaign Page: myminifactory.com/crowdfunding/traveller-359__________DID YOU KNOW I'M A NOVELIST?If you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and some horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray (Books 1 & 2 were Audie Award Finalists for Best Supernatural audiobook): amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short adventures packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY OWN PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESMysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose 2e Traveller): drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650A Mother's Love - Call of Cthulhu (7e): drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCAST NOWCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________My Patreon (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskyGuest starring The Gang.00:00 The Gang01:06 Intro02:58 Specs05:04 Deck Designer06:00 Virtual Tour of the Ship10:08 Criticisms15:13 Overall Opinion16:36 Closing
Call of Cthulhu: Uncle Timothys Will - RPG Review Seth Skorkowsky 2021-09-08 | A family of rich and bickering cousins arrive at the family mansion to collect their inheritance. Unfortunately, their late Uncle Timothy has different plans. Those who survive split a fortune. Those who don't... that's more money for the survivors.You can find Blood Brothers on DriveThruRPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/1681/Blood-Brothers?affiliate_id=1017650And on the Chaosium website: chaosium.com/blood-brothers-pdfYou can watch our playthrough of it on Into the Darkness: youtube.com/watch?v=Z19s_Eu8iEQ__________DID YOU KNOW I'M A NOVELIST?If you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series (You might notice Book 2: Hounacier subtly placed behind me). They feature gun fights, sword fights, chases, monsters, and some horror. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short adventures packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________MY OWN PUBLISHED RPG ADVENTURESA Mother's Love - Call of Cthulhu (7e): drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose 2e): drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCAST NOWCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________My Patreon (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowskySpecial thank you to my 159 Patrons for their support and for helping me decide which thumbnail to use for this video as I found myself completely stuck on the decision.Guest starring Jack the NPC
20 Tips for Publishing Your RPG Adventure Seth Skorkowsky 2021-08-25 | With the rise of Community Content programs and Crowdfunding, many Game Masters are publishing some of their own TTRPG scenarios. Here are 20 tips to help make your published module stand out and not suck.__________For more about Community Content Programs, start here: drivethrurpg.com/community_content.php__________EDITORS:Matthew Pook (Pookie): http://rlyehreviews.blogspot.comtwitter.com/RlyehReviewsNicholas Johnson (Draconick): https://linktr.ee/Draconicktwitter.com/DraconickGamingARTIST:John Sumrow: johnsumrow.compatreon.com/JohnSumrow__________MY OWN PUBLISHED ADVENTURESA Mother's Love - Call of Cthulhu (7e): drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=1017650Mysteries on Arcturus Station (Mongoose 2e): drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650__________MY BOOKSIf you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short adventures packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. Audio editions read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA If you enjoyed my stories, please leave a rating or review on Amazon, Audible, and/or Goodreadsgoodreads.com/author/show/4088554.Seth_Skorkowsky__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCAST NOWCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________My Patreon (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowsky00:00 Intro03:32 A Module is a Recipe04:05 Terms and Phrasing06:58 Bullet Points and Side bars08:28 Page References09:11 Using Non-Corebooks11:16 Full Disclosure12:56 The Adventure Intro13:51 Backstory14:12 Timeline of Events14:49 Dramatis Personae15:35 Introducing the PCs17:01 Offer Tips and Alternatives18:24 Never Assume the Players Actions20:11 Playtest20:57 Pass it to Another GM21:57 Get an Editor24:13 Subject Matter and IP24:36 Using Real-World Locations26:55 Keep Read-Alouds Short27:45 Handout Transcripts28:46 An Ugly Map is Better than None30:20 GM vs Player Maps30:52 Put the Map Numbers in the Location Descriptions32:03 Hire an Artist32:28 Closing ThoughtsThumbnail Credit Photo 76523872 © Geerati | Dreamstime.com
Bounty Hunter - RPG Review Seth Skorkowsky 2021-08-09 | Exploring the science fiction RPG Bounty Hunter, a diceless roleplaying game where we hunt and capture bad guys for fun and profit.You can find it on the How to Be a Great Game Master website: greatgamemaster.com/dm/product/bounty-hunter-a-ttrpg-combo-pack-physical-bookFind it on DriveThruRPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/367177/Bounty-Hunter-TTRPG?affiliate_id=1017650Watch our session with Guy running us through Bounty Hunter: youtube.com/watch?v=C1fAmPGDgnYGuest starring Jack the NPC.__________DID YOU KNOW I'M A NOVELIST?If you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short adventures packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. You might notice Book 2: Sea of Quills not-so-subtlety behind me. Audio edition read by R.C. Bray. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA __________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCAST NOWCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________My Patreon (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowsky
Five Players Who Sabotage Their Own Fun - RPG Philosophy Seth Skorkowsky 2021-07-27 | We play Tabletop Games to have fun. Sometimes we don't. Here's five players who not only ruin their own enjoyment, but often the enjoyment for everyone else at the table.Guest starring The Gang.__________DID YOU KNOW I'M A NOVELIST?If you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short adventures packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA __________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCAST NOWCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________My Patreon (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowsky00:00 Intro00:40 1-The Critic02:28 2-The Pouter04:37 3-The World Breaker09:00 Problem is Mindset10:13 4-The Agitator12:01 5-The Tester14:58 Outro
Traveller: Death Station - RPG Review Seth Skorkowsky 2021-07-16 | The heroes are sent to investigate an orbital station that has gone silent. Inside they uncover a nefarious plot. And that’s when the space cannibals attacked.Written by Marc Miller, Frank Chadwick, and John Harshmann, the adventure was first published in 1981. In 2010, it was updated and re-published for Mongoose 1e Traveller.UPDATE: Mongoose asked me to update Death Station to the current edition as well as make any changes I wanted. It's now available and TOTALLY FREE: drivethrurpg.com/product/380659/Death-Station?affiliate_id=1017650Link to the FFE website for PDF of original 1981 module on CD: farfuture.netLink to the newer 2010 Mongoose 1e PDF on DriveThru RPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/86456/Signs--Portents-87?affiliate_id=1017650Link for the fan-made Death Station Map: reddit.com/r/traveller/comments/o3k1zi/map_for_lab_ship_death_stationLink to Meal Vouchers I made for this video: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GW2kgg6_kZq4IXeXFt-YlbiC3iR69Tec?usp=sharingLab Ship image behind Jack on approach by NICELabs: deviantart.com/nicelabs/art/Lab-Ship-780145353__________DID YOU KNOW I'M A NOVELIST?If you want to support my channel, or just want to read a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book. It's got action, horror, fantastical worlds, and themes of loss, addiction, and redemption: amzn.to/3sfh1IAI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. (You might notice Book 1: Mountain of Daggers, subtly placed behind me). It's 21 short adventures packed with action, intrigue, crime, and daring heroics. Audio book editions were narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want some action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. Audio book editions also narrated by R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJ__________DID YOU KNOW I'VE WRITTEN A TRAVELLER ADVENTURE?My debut Traveller adventure 'The Hunt For Sabre IV' is part of the new 'Mysteries on Arcturus Station' double-adventure, along with my revised edition of the classic scenario 'Murder on Arcturus Station.' You can find it on DriveThru RPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/350034/Solomani-Adventure-1-Mysteries-on-Arcturus-Station?affiliate_id=1017650__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCAST NOWCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss playing, running, and writing investigative horror games, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUIf you aren't into podcasts, you can also find the episodes on the Modern Mythos YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________My Patreon (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowsky__________Guest starring Jack the NPC.
KULT: Oakwood Heights - RPG Review Seth Skorkowsky 2021-07-05 | The Player Characters reconstruct a terrible crime scene in hopes of discovering a missing child. What they find is far worse than they imagined as their own dark secrets come back to haunt them. You can find the physical adventure book Taroticum & Other Tales at Amazon: amzn.to/2TptQUyOr on the Kult Divinity Lost website: kultdivinitylost.com/products/#buy-boxYou can download the Free PDF of the scenario on DriveThruRPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/265904/KULT-Free-Quickplay-Scenarios?affiliate_id=1017650Or for free on the Kult website: kultdivinitylost.com/resources__________DID YOU KNOW I'M A NOVELIST?If you want to support my channel, or just want to read a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book. It's got action, horror, fantastical worlds, and themes of loss, addiction, and redemption: amzn.to/3sfh1IAI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short adventures packed with action, intrigue, crime, and daring heroics: amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want some action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. (You might notice Book 2: Hounacier, subtly placed behind me.) Audio book editions were narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJ__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCAST NOWCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss playing, running, and writing investigative horror games, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUIf you aren't into podcasts, you can also find the episodes on the Modern Mythos YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________My Patreon (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowsky__________If you want the maps and character images I used for my own game for Virtual Tabletop, you can find those here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GMAGjzkXZF9VUhVAown18z9W_T4TuFxI?usp=sharing__________Guest starring Jack the NPC.
Call of Cthulhu: In The House of Glass - RPG Review Seth Skorkowsky 2021-06-23 | The investigators attend an exclusive glass sculpture exhibit held inside a conservatory. Little do they realize what horrors await them. This Modern-Era adventure is designed for both the Call of Cthulhu and Trail of Cthulhu roleplaying games. Here are my criticisms, tips, and Game Master suggestions (as well as some stupid jokes).You can find it here on DriveThruRPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/333682/Bayt-al-Azif-3-A-magazine-for-Cthulhu-Mythos-roleplaying-games?affiliate_id=1017650__________DID YOU KNOW I'M A NOVELIST?If you want to support my channel, or just want to read a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx (subtly placed behind me) is available in print, ebook, and audio book. It's got action, horror, fantastical worlds, and themes of loss, addiction, and redemption: amzn.to/3sfh1IAI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short adventures packed with action, intrigue, crime, and daring heroics: amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want some action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJ__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCAST NOWCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss playing, running, and writing investigative horror games, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUIf you aren't into podcasts, you can also find the episodes on the Modern Mythos YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________My Patreon (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowsky__________Guest starring Jack the NPC.
Splitting the Party, and Why You Should - Playing RPGs Seth Skorkowsky 2021-06-09 | A popular saying among gamers is, "Never split the party." But that's not true 100% of the time. Here's several reasons why you shouldn't, when you should, and some tips for playing and running a split party.__________DID YOU KNOW I'M A NOVELIST?If you want to support my channel, or just want to read an action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short adventures packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IA __________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCAST NOWCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________My Patreon (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowsky00:00 Intro1:31 Reasons Not to Split1:35 Challenges Designed for the Group02:04 It Save No Time Around the Table03:01 It Can be Harder to Run03:24 Reduces Other Players to Spectators04:33 Reasons to Split the Party04:40 When it is Low Threat05:12 Short Recons05:53 Short Thief Runs06:51 Personal Agendas07:32 Ticking Clocks08:28 Great for Horror Games09:10 Schedule a Rendezvous10:42 Running a Split Party10:59 Let Them Split Up11:13 Rotate Between Groups11:38 Use Dramatic Cuts12:37 I Let the Non-Active Players Watch13:55 What if They Get Into Combat?15:43 Toning Down Encounters17:06 Long-Term Splits20:27 Closing20:46 The Deleted Intro Skit
D&D History: How the Beholder Was Invented (Probably) - The Gang Presents Seth Skorkowsky 2021-05-27 | The legend of how the king of the D&D monsters was invented (and why Beholders don't have buttholes). Also how Drow are all glam rockers.This one's kinda weird.__________DID YOU KNOW I'M A NOVELIST?If you want to support my channel, or just want to read a kickass and dark revenge story about a modern-day sorceress hunting for lost Carcosa, my novel Ashes of Onyx is available in print, ebook, and audio book: amzn.to/3sfh1IAI also write pulpy Sword & Sorcery thief adventures in my Tales of the Black Raven series. It's 21 short adventures packed with action, intrigue, and daring heroics. amzn.to/3faj4cXAnd if you want some action-packed Urban Fantasy about modern-day monster hunters and their sentient weapons, check out my four-novel Valducan series. Audio book editions narrated by the badass R.C. Bray: amzn.to/3rehNnJ__________FOLLOW ME ON TWITTERI mostly ramble about movies and random other things as they occur to me:twitter.com/SSkorkowsky__________I HAVE A PODCAST NOWCheck out the Modern Mythos Podcast where veteran RPG writer Jon Hook and I discuss gaming, especially Call of Cthulhu: modernmythos.libsyn.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_wArr3cKQhXj5GNv52s2Q-_gdM9yyq-0O-_dugpOYp3CsevyZiir5mBUYou can find the podcast on YouTube as well (You should totally subscribe): youtube.com/channel/UCmk5Y_OheFJL7-Xgvx-REJA__________My Patreon (Tip Jar): patreon.com/SSkorkowsky__________Link to D&DFandom Page where the actual origin is explained with sources: dungeonsdragons.fandom.com/wiki/Beholder__________The views and opinions expressed are those of Mike, Todd, and Dweebles, and shouldn't be taken too seriously, as they, like Dungeons and Dragons Beholders, are completely imaginary.Rock Intro 3 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://audionautix.com00:00 What's Your Favorite Monster?02:38 That 70's Gang04:56 Always Choose The Legend#dnd
