I enjoyed this, particularly the distinction between playing a dark setting versus playing a dark game. Glad to have happened upon your Substack (came via your Shadowdark Official FB group post, BTW).
I own Shadowdark RPG but have yet to play it as my 5e group comprises primarily min-maxers who revel in building overpowered, game-breaking PCs.😒
Thanks for sharing this! I sometimes struggle with darker settings and themes in my tabletop RPGs, mostly because I usually play solo and I feel like imagining those bleak, grim fantasy worlds can put me in a bit of a dark mood. But your essay gave me a fresh perspective, and I think I really needed a read like this. I appreciate your work. I really enjoy your articles. Wishing you a great day!
I enjoyed this, particularly the distinction between playing a dark setting versus playing a dark game. Glad to have happened upon your Substack (came via your Shadowdark Official FB group post, BTW).
I own Shadowdark RPG but have yet to play it as my 5e group comprises primarily min-maxers who revel in building overpowered, game-breaking PCs.😒
Thanks for sharing this! I sometimes struggle with darker settings and themes in my tabletop RPGs, mostly because I usually play solo and I feel like imagining those bleak, grim fantasy worlds can put me in a bit of a dark mood. But your essay gave me a fresh perspective, and I think I really needed a read like this. I appreciate your work. I really enjoy your articles. Wishing you a great day!
It's just a game lol