In Shadowdark RPG, you and your group of crawlers use magic, steel, and wits to delve into mysterious ruins, lost cities, and monster-infested depths. Wondrous treasures and long-forgotten secrets await you! But don't let your last torch burn out, or you could be swallowed by the Shadowdark... 5E players will find what they've been waiting for: an intuitive and complete TTRPG that serves as a seamless bridge into the heart of the Old School Renaissance. Old-school gamers will find a system that is familiar and nostalgic, but with major quality-of-life upgrades that modernize the old-school experience. Your legend awaits, crawler. Lift your blade, light your torch, and plunge into the unknown depths of the Shadowdark!FEATURES • The four core classes: fighter, priest, thief, wizard • A d20-based, roll-high system • No darkvision — total darkness is dangerous • Treasure grants XP, and tracking it is dead simple • Roll-to-cast spells — magic is exciting and risky • Simple distances (close, near, far) • Monster morale and reaction rolls • Always-on initiative — time is easy to track • The six classic stats (3d6 in order) • No skills — just ability checks and advantage/disadvantage • Separate ancestry and class • Randomized character class abilities — emergent character growth! • Low hit points — fast and deadly combat • Simple encumbrance (gear slots)
