Shadow of the Demon Lord
Core RulesDark fantasy where the apocalypse is coming and your choices hasten or delay it
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Diced20
System FamilyStandalone
Cost$$
LicenseForbidden Rules SRD
PublisherSchwalb Entertainment
Year2015
Complexity
Low
Accessibility
High
Community
Medium
Core Mechanic
Roll d20 + modifier vs. target number 10. Boons and banes (d6s) add or subtract from the roll, canceling each other out.
Best For
Groups who want fast, dark fantasy with streamlined d20 mechanics and a sense of impending doom.
Highlights
Fast character creation, quick sessions, single boon/bane mechanic replaces most modifiers, 11 levels keep campaigns short
Considerations
Dark horror tone limits genre range, setting tightly coupled to core rules