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    How to Adapt Basic Fantasy Content for Shadowdark

    08/14/2025 Look Before You Steal Before borrowing content from Basic Fantasy to use in Shadowdark, it’s important to understand the key differences between the two systems. While… Read more “How to Adapt Basic Fantasy Content for Shadowdark”

    August 14, 2025 by dcfarcus

    Why Shadowdark’s Equipment Slot System Is a Stroke of Genius

    07/29/2025 Encumbrance in D&D 5E: A System That’s Easy to Ignore In Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, encumbrance is based on weight. A character can carry an… Read more “Why Shadowdark’s Equipment Slot System Is a Stroke of Genius”

    July 29, 2025 by dcfarcus

    Shadowdark: Engaging Overland Travel Techniques

    07/25/2025 In many fantasy tabletop RPGs, the most exciting parts of the game happen in dungeons, boss fights, or bustling cities. But what about the spaces between… Read more “Shadowdark: Engaging Overland Travel Techniques”

    July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 by dcfarcus

    New Video: Building Honeywood – Shadowdark Hex Map Part 2

    07/22/2025 In the latest video on my YouTube channel, I dive back into our Shadowdark sandbox project and continue building out the world we started in Part… Read more “New Video: Building Honeywood – Shadowdark Hex Map Part 2”

    July 22, 2025 by dcfarcus

    Plunder the Past: Stealing from Basic Fantasy and Old D&D for Your Shadowdark Game

    07/11/2025 I’ve been gaming for over 40 years now—which still blows my mind, even as I stare at a shelf groaning under the weight of rulebooks older… Read more “Plunder the Past: Stealing from Basic Fantasy and Old D&D for Your Shadowdark Game”

    July 11, 2025 by dcfarcus

    Drop-In Encounter: The Hunger Below for Shadowdark Campaigns

    07/03/2025 Happy Thursday and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! This week, I am starting a series that I am calling Thursday Drop-in. It will be a sort… Read more “Drop-In Encounter: The Hunger Below for Shadowdark Campaigns”

    July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 by dcfarcus

    Why Shadowdark Is Drawing So Many Adventurers

    06/27/2025 The tabletop RPG scene is no stranger to change. For decades, systems have come and gone, each offering a new take on fantasy storytelling. But in… Read more “Why Shadowdark Is Drawing So Many Adventurers”

    June 27, 2025 by dcfarcus

    🎥 Throwback Thursday: YouTube Creators Then and Now — Who’s Still Crafting in 2025?

    06/12/2025 Back in August 2023, we published a post titled “YouTube Channels That You Should Be Following”, featuring 30+ content creators specializing in terrain crafting, GM advice,… Read more “🎥 Throwback Thursday: YouTube Creators Then and Now — Who’s Still Crafting in 2025?”

    June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 by dcfarcus

    Enhance Your Game with Shadowdark’s New Spells and Rituals from Unnatual Selection.

    05/30/2025 Happy Friday and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! Today, we return to looking at the Shadowdark Supplement, Unnatural Selection. Today, we will examine the Magic section… Read more “Enhance Your Game with Shadowdark’s New Spells and Rituals from Unnatual Selection.”

    May 30, 2025 by dcfarcus

    🧭 Mastering Sandbox Prep with the Eight Steps of Lazy Dungeon Mastery

    05/28/2025 Running a sandbox-style campaign doesn’t mean you need to prepare a mountain of notes you’ll never use. Instead, use Mike Shea’s smart, scalable approach from his… Read more “🧭 Mastering Sandbox Prep with the Eight Steps of Lazy Dungeon Mastery”

    May 28, 2025 by dcfarcus

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