Why you should play OSE or Shadowdark.
OSE vs Shadowdark, which one should you play? Join me today as we take a brief look at the origins of each game, how each one supports a different low level play style, and other factors to help you decide. *There is an error in the video about 5E - I describe magic missile as a cantrip like fire bolt; it's been a few years since I refereed 5E and should have double-checked. Apologies for any confusion - the underlying point about the limits of old school magic users is still the same. Helpful Links: Old School Essentials https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/produc... D&D Basic Rule Book (affiliate link) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ... Shadowdark RPG https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/page... 00:00 Intro 00:56 Welcome 01:48 What is OSE? 04:09 OSE Quirks 06:23 OSE Play Adaptations 08:43 Why Play OSE? 09:46 Discussing Shadowdark 12:57 SD Playstyle Shifts 14:18 Which One? 14:57 Conversion Considerations 18:15 Decision Criteria 19:18 Recommendations
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