[Closed] Until the Last Torch Goes Out (Shadowdark)

Hello! I've been in a Shadowdark campaign on another site playing a Goblin Paladin named Skabs and it's still going strong. Also just joined a ShadowSails game on the same site (Shadowdark variant) playing a Symian Black Lotus Assassin named Pipsqueak!

I've been playing rpg's since Basic D&D back to '85! I've played a few dozen systems and am really enjoying Shadowdark.

Would love to join you if there is room.

Hey there, I’m interested in joining a Shadowdark game. I’m experienced in PbP, fairly new to this site though. I’ve had some experience playing Shadowdark (and honestly have come to prefer it to more crunchy and complicated systems) but in no way would I call myself an expert.

My character will be Tilralsall "Tilly" Swiftglade, a human wizardess. Born the only child to a humble farming couple, Tilly hated the boredom of her humdrum upbringing, wanting more out of life. And although not a dangerous or malicious person by any means, she is a selfish and spoiled child who has been doted on perhaps a bit too much by her adoring parents. Someone who grew from a shallow and vapid child into a self-indulgent, vain young woman who is easily bored and looking for that next adventure wherever it may come.

Decided to go with 3 players.

And the Chosen Ones are...

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@Joe_Blivion, @Balthazar, @Delirium (discussed via PM)

Sending out invites shortly.

Everyone else who applied: I may contact you if there are future openings. Thanks!

Sounds good. Just wanted to check I hadn't missed an invite.

Have fun all

@Joe_Blivion: I sent you an invite. You should see it on the Gamers Plane homepage or when viewing the game details page.

A player is leaving, so re-recruitment time.

Game is at a good point for a new player to jump in. The current characters are about to go to sleep at an inn/tavern, and then start day two of the adventure.

Current lineup is a half-orc fighter and a human priest. Both are followers of Saint Terragnis.

Application process remains the same.

Seeing this is open again I will through my hat in the ring as I would love to play in a Shadowdark game.

As for PbP experience, been doing this for a year or two now but no experience with Shadowdark other than watching YouTube videos of it being played by The Glass Canon Network. It appears to have old school vibes of the AD&D that I grew up with.

For character I think an Elvish Thief might suit the existing group - the sort of "heart of gold... for a price" type character. :)

@dabaggins: Sounds good.

I'll set some things up in-game and send you an invite shortly.

Had to remove a player for inconsistent activity, so re-recruitment time.

Looking for one new PC.

Current party:

- Rogar, half-orc fighter, follower of Saint Terragnis
- Elion, elf wizard

A brief overview of the story: The party is currently at Silveraxe Mine. Their first real adventure (a investigative delve into a supposedly not-quite-so-dangerous level of the mine) didn't go as smoothly as hoped. They lost an ally to a bat swarm (Caelith, who was then replaced by Elion), and unexpectedly encountered duergar. If not for the Sending Stone they were given by the mine's workers that allowed them to summon help, they may all have perished.

Now back in the civilized area of the Mine, they've scheduled Caelith's remains for cremation, and are looking forward to resting and restoring their strength. However, before they could reach the nearest inn and tavern, they encountered a radiant seraph...with a missing wing. They learned the seraph is named Ruth, and is a servant of Saint Terragnis. Her wing had been cruelly sliced off just recently, by a vicious female fighter who apparently follows Ramlaat, and who ambushed Ruth on the road leading up to the Mine. Ruth only escaped thanks to a magic ring that allows her to cast Misty Step. The party agreed to help Ruth track down her attacker. They'll meet up the next day, after all have rested, and go on the hunt.

(And Rogar is quite smitten with Ruth. What will happen there?!)

I've updated the initial recruitment post.

Application process remains the same as stated.

I would be interested. I like me some Shadowdark. I have played 3 or 4 games of Shadowdark on GP since joining the sight.

A Human adventurer looking to make a name for himself and eventually start his own guild. Money talks all other stuff walks. If there is no profit there is no sense. All the rest is left to the dice.

That party look like 2 people, are you sure you can run 3-man party???

Yes, three players in total.

Ok👍 good luck with 3-man army👍

Leaving this open for a few more days, though there's little interest thus far.

I am down

Also interested

I'd like to throw my hat in the ring. I don't have any Shadowdark experience but am willing to learn. I've played things like Mörk Borg and Ironsworn if that helps.

Does the character need to be the "hero" type? I was thinking of being someone who scavenges the mines in a less official way. Either a thief (tunnel-rat scavenger of things that others left behind) or a warrior (prospector searching abandoned/unexplored tunnels for riches). Depending on how long he's been there, he might have some knowledge of the immediate area and town folk.

@TheGenerator: Oh, you play Ironsworn? It's strange we've never crossed paths! /s

Hero type not necessary, but Lawful and Neutral alignments only. No Chaotic. I expect Chaotic PCs would be too much of a hassle to deal with. Everyone would be waiting for a betrayal or some other dastardly action.

Your character concept is fine. However, the game will likely expand beyond the Silveraxe Mine, so a more "general" adventurer might be more worthwhile, instead of one mainly tied to the Mine. On the other hand, every adventurer has gotta come from somewhere, and if you'd been working at the Mine a decent amount of time, you'd certainly have advantages (narratively speaking), as you say. Up to you!

Sending an invite.

Everyone else: thanks for your interest!