The Dungeon Dive

The next episode of the Dungeon Dive, publishing this coming Wednesday, is a digital dive, and so the video is too big to upload here to Patreon. However, I wanted to provide you all with a little something extra to read. About once a year I return to the world of Skyrim. Even though I've been playi

In this e pisode we take a look at a game recently delivered from Kickstarter. It's called Essence. It's pretty good! It has some neat things going for it, even if I do have some issues with some of the components. I did mention this one as something I was interested in when the campaign was live. D

I banged my head against Miskatonic Tales this week trying to learn it, and ended up wasting 2-3 days of Dungeon Dive work. IMHO, the rule book for that game ranks as one of the worst I've ever read. I had a much easier time learning and playing Horror on the Orient Express, a much bigger, more invo

Here's my look at Sunrot. This is one weird game, and it's also the simplest game I've ever played. I talked a bit about it last week in a post here. Very interesting game, and I hope it has a future.

In this video we take a look back at the months of July and August, award a game of the month for each, and in the extended media segment I discuss watching the MCU movies in timeline order, and recommend a more modern work of sword & sorcery fiction. Thank you all for the continued support!

I was just doing a little search on Ebay for stuff, and came across this listing for all of the expansions / KS stuff for Trudvang Legends for $100 USD. This does not include the base game. https://ebay.io/m/7NqtB1 Thought I'd share it here for someone who might be interested. Seems like a great dea

I recently purchased Sunrot https://www.sunrot.com/ And I'm glad I did. This is ONE WEIRD game. I can see it being a big hit with a certain kind of person. It's the simplest game I've ever played. There are basically 2 governing rules. Roll a D6 for any action, if you succeed draw and flip a card. T

In this episode we take a look at Horror on the Orient Express, from Chaosium. This one made a really bad first impression with the amount of stuff, table space, and set up time, but it really did win me over. It is such a smartly designed game, and feels different than just about anything else I've

In this video we take a look at a game that doesn't seem to get much buzz, The Dwards: Big Box. It's a pretty cool co-op fantasy adventure game focusing on threat management. Reminds me a bit of a simplified version of something like Defenders of the Realm or Legends of Andor. It's a pretty cool lit

I like the idea of these compact side quest expansions for Hexolore It. I'll probably pick some up for the the volumes of the game I enjoy. Anyone else interested? HEXplore It: Side Arcs by mjdesigns - Gamefound (Gamefound)

As some of you might know, I'll be posting new top 10 lists for Adventure Games and Dungeon Crawls this year. I'd like to know what your top 10 games are, if you have lists. Or even a top 5, or a top 3! I'd like to do a little Dungeon Dive community segment in each of the videos, and I'll be posting

In this episode we take another look at Cthulhu Death May Die. This is such a fun game, one that I need to remember to play more often.

The next episode of the Dungeon Dive is a Digital Dive episode about getting into Crimson Desert. It ended up being over 25gb, and Patreon keeps rejecting it. So unfortunately I will not be able to provide an ad-free version for you all.

In this episode we take a look at the Gamecrafter dungeon crawl, Vanaheim. There are a few different ways to get into this game now, so I wanted to provide some information to those who might want to take the plunge. I think this is an interesting game, but not one I want to oversell, and also one I

In this episode, we take a look at a cool little game called In Ruins. It's a solo or semi-cooperative game in which the players build a castle, then ruin the castle, and then control factions to take over the ruins to make a dungeon layer. There is a lot of game packed in this slim zine. https://pe

In order to run this game at an acceptable framerate, I do have to play it at 1080p, but even so, sometimes it looks really nice. Here are some images of me venturing into a snowy region to cleanse one of the sanctums for the witch's quest. And a couple high above in the abyss.

After mentioning Forgotten Depths, one of my favorite games ever, in the recent Dark Souls recommendation video, I discovered that a reprint is in the works! While details are scarce right now, follow along with the thread below to stay up todate. https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3739255/reprint-pen

I've never heard of DVC games, but I saw an ad for this yesterday and it looks interesting. Looks like this publisher specializes in small card games, and I like the theme and look of Dust. https://dvc.games/products/dust It's on pre-order now, to be shipped early 2027.

In this episode of the Dungeon Dive we take a look at Tower of Elmarsh, a hybrid adventure game book / roll and write board game set in the wonderful world of Paupers' Ladder. This game is absolutely fabulous! I love it. It's utterly charming, and has some depth to it. One of the better modern adven

In this episode of the Dungeon Dive we take a look at ten tabletop games I'd recommend to fan of Dark Souls. I had a lot of fun putting this list together, and it was surprisingly easy, and by no means exhaustive.

Some of you might remember the thoughts on Crimson Desert I posted here when the game was released. They weren't kind. I bounced off the game pretty damn hard, and for some legit reasons. However, over the previous months I will sometimes watch a youtube video that shows something about the game tha

This is on Kickstarter right now. A new solo RPG from the designer of Grimscar. I think it looks pretty cool. I know some people are burned out on the whole zombie thing, but I'm not. :) Zombie Survivor RPG - A Solo RPG Game (Kickstarter)

There's not a lot of info out there about this, but some people have asked me my thoughts. I am excited, and I think a lot of it looks pretty good so far.

Hey all. Patreon doesn't seem to like the file size of the Dark Souls videos. Because I'm rendering them in 60fps, they are quite large, and Patreon really isn't a very good video repository. It took about 8 hours for the first video to upload and process. The 2nd part of the series keeps timing out

In this episodes we take a look at the expansions available for Astroprisma.

Hey all! Sorry this is late. Here is the ad free version of a normal guy plays Dark Souls. Let me know if you like this kind of thing. I've been having fun doing it.

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Hey all! I'm experimenting with a new video game let's play series called "A Normal Guy Plays Dark Souls." It published on Youtube today, but I forgot to post the ad free version to Patreon! I will post it here later today if you want to watch ad free. Sorry about that!

In this episode we take a look at Dungeons of Galora, a cool little solo dungeon crawl based on the myths and folklore of Latin America. This game was provided by the designer, and can be purchased in digital and physical formats. https://foletto.itch.io/dungeons-of-galora

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lionbanner/terra-mortis-cyberpunk-solo-rpg I'm definitely interested in this. There are a few days left to back it. Looks interesting, and I'm always down for more Mad Max style on my table top.

In this episodes, we talk about some games that do more with less. We focus on a few different kinds of minimalism - artistic, mechanical, and component minimalism. What are some games that you think do more with less?

It's finally here! So stoked! I love this game so much, and this new expansion just adds more good stuff, and now it's even better than ever. A total gem of a game. Offers everything I love in a dungeon crawl, in a small package, small footprint, and it's easy to play to boot. Anyone else around enj

In this episode we revisit Hellboy: The Board Game, and talk about why it's great.

In this episode we take a look at the Battletech: Alpha Strike starter set, along with the Aces set which introduces rules for co-op and solo play. The minis were painted by my buddy who painted the Battle Masters set I showed in my video for that game. Here are some more images for Patrons to enjoy

Hi all! In this exclusive video we take a look back at the games covered in the month of June. Then, in the extended media segment, I briefly discuss Widow's Bay, Evil Dead Burn (and I rank the Evil Dead movies), a book called Black Ambrosia, and the new Madonna album. Thank you for your continued s

If you're looking for a new sci-fi solo RPG, look for further than Astroprisma. This single book has absolutely everything you need for interesting games. I am very impressed with this.

My least favorite thing in most solo RPGs is the tedious combat. In this episode I explore some possible solutions. If you're like me, and also find RPG combat a bit tedious, how do you fix it?

In this episode we take a look at the new game from the designer of Doom Pilgrim, Corrupted Crypts. It's a solo, card-based dungeon crawl inspired by the old PC dungeon crawls of yore like Wizardry. The game is available at the Game Crafter: https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/corrupted-crypts

In this episode we take a look at Hotshots, the fanmade expansion for Star Wars: Outer Rim.

I'm working on an episode right now covering Hotshots, the fanmade expansion for Star Wars: Outer Rim. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1793058096/hotshots-v10-ultimate-fanmade-expansion This is a cool little expansion that adds some great options to an already great game. However, it is VERY expensive!

In this video we take a look at a preview copy of Rolling Deep. This game is super fun!

In this episode we take a look at Recluse, a solo engine for Mork Borg. This is a great expanded version of Solitary Defilement, and moves the solo experience more into the realms of Ironsworn. It's highly module in nature, so you can pick and choose what you want to add, and, best of all, the last

Really interested in this one. It's a narrative skirmish game using small warbands and a smaller 2x2 play area, all about treasure hunting. Also has solo rules. Whispers of the Deep + New Solo Expansion by Black Site Studios - Gamefound (Gamefound)

In this episode, we take a look at the new edition of this classic storytelling game, with a focus on the solo mode. It's very good, actually!

In this episode we take an updated look at A Touch of Evil, and talk about five reasons why it's so great.

In this episode of the Digital Dive, I rank all of the home video game consoles I've owned.

In this episode we take a look at Kryptothera: The Cryptid Pursuit. This is a competitive game where the players play as competing factions, each trying to bag the most cryptids.

Hey all! In this Patreon exclusive video we take a look back at the month of May, and I award a game of the month. In the extended media portion I briefly review two recent horror movies: Obsession and Backrooms, one of which I loved. I also very briefly talk about two more horror movies, The Passen

Hey all, just wanted to let you know that Blue Panther has pre-orders up through June 30th for the new edition of Dawn of the Zeds. I know some of you like this game. Interview with the designer about the changes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0K9VO56URg Dawn of the Zeds Collection (Blue Panther)

This is the new one from the designer of Morkin. Looks pretty great. I don’t know too much about it, but the designer will be sending me a copy when he has one to share. The Five Kingdoms of the Icemark (Kickstarter)