# Play **URL:** https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/c/play/5.md [Latest](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome To Play!](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/welcome-to-play/34)
**Author:** [@Cosmic-Orrery](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/Cosmic-Orrery)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2021, 1:09am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/welcome-to-play/34 "2021-09-12T01:09:11Z")
For discussions about play experiences! Recollecting your sessions, sharing your how games went, talking about how to play, and all that goes in here! --- ## [What are you actually playing?](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/what-are-you-actually-playing/183)
**Author:** [@VanWinkle](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/VanWinkle)\ **Replies:** 305\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 11:27am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/what-are-you-actually-playing/183 "2026-10-23T11:27:57Z")
Hello, everybody! I asked this once over at the OSR Pit and I was surprised at the immense variety in the responses. Here’s the question for you: What are you actually playing? (And if you’re not playing lately, what wo… --- ## [Planescape (2e) module reviews](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/planescape-2e-module-reviews/1369)
**Author:** [@Vladar](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/Vladar)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 6:04pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/planescape-2e-module-reviews/1369 "2026-10-15T18:04:29Z")
For the last three years I’ve run a Planescape campaign through almost all of its modules. Now, after successfully finishing it, I want to look back and review these adventures, highlighting the pros and cons of each one… --- ## [THESE SORCEROUS LANDS - Play Report](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/these-sorcerous-lands-play-report/3686)
**Author:** [@tonytranrpg](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/tonytranrpg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 12:12pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/these-sorcerous-lands-play-report/3686 "2026-09-26T12:12:56Z")
Welcome! This for my Play By Post with Brad Kerrs patreon setting These Sorcerous Lands. Did a bluesky posts on this - though I think putting it into forum posts would be cool. + it’s my bucket list to return here with … --- ## [Mothership to Cairn conversion](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/mothership-to-cairn-conversion/3663)
**Author:** [@rolledlow](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/rolledlow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 9:06am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/mothership-to-cairn-conversion/3663 "2026-09-20T09:06:25Z")
I’m a big fan of not reinventing the wheel. Has anyone written about converting from Mothership to Cairn? I’m reading the advice in the Warden’s Guide while hoping someone smarter than I has given this some thought. Sp… --- ## [How much detail do you prep?](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/how-much-detail-do-you-prep/3676)
**Author:** [@the27thJoanna](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/the27thJoanna)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 8:06pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/how-much-detail-do-you-prep/3676 "2026-09-16T20:06:17Z")
I was reading back through the Mothership Warden’s Manual and something jumped out to me: The amount of writing in the example prep adventure (pg 18-19) is very close to what I end up with when making my own material for… --- ## [Recommended one-shots for kids D&D 5e club?](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/recommended-one-shots-for-kids-d-d-5e-club/3390)
**Author:** [@duelinmarkers](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/duelinmarkers)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 12:59am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/recommended-one-shots-for-kids-d-d-5e-club/3390 "2026-08-10T00:59:15Z")
I’m volunteer DMing at a public library after-school D&D club for kids, mostly 10–13yo. 5e was established before I joined, so that’s settled. The librarian running the program and I each run a table, and there’s a plane… --- ## [Tools, Resources & Advice for Running a West Marches Game on Discord](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/tools-resources-advice-for-running-a-west-marches-game-on-discord/3656)
**Author:** [@d100-red-balloons](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/d100-red-balloons)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 10:58am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/tools-resources-advice-for-running-a-west-marches-game-on-discord/3656 "2026-07-26T10:58:15Z")
I don’t get to run games as often as I’d like. I have a decent pool of players from different game groups, but a lot of them have inconsistent schedules so we can’t pick a day and time that works every week. I’m looking … --- ## [Resources for In Person Play](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/resources-for-in-person-play/3653)
**Author:** [@Nate](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/Nate)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/resources-for-in-person-play/3653 "2026-07-22T15:03:37Z")
I’ve been looking for a gaming resource and surprised that it doesn’t seem to exist. I like in person play - games are how I like to meet people. Also, since I have neither a) nostalgia for these games from childhood b)… --- ## [Gallows Corner, Behind the Screen](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/gallows-corner-behind-the-screen/3528)
**Author:** [@Bakenshake](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/Bakenshake)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 1:23pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/gallows-corner-behind-the-screen/3528 "2026-07-22T13:23:11Z")
I recently ran the quickstart from Gallows Corner, and rather than do a regular GM report, I asked to use my player’s play report and add inline GM commentary to it. I’m calling it Behind the Screen, but I’m sure there’s… --- ## [The Dark Souls of TTRPGs](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/the-dark-souls-of-ttrpgs/3621)
**Author:** [@SullyTames](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/SullyTames)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 6:09am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/the-dark-souls-of-ttrpgs/3621 "2026-07-13T06:09:20Z")
My recent play experiences in @warenunfoermig 's Sinners campaign had me thinking about the Soulslike TTRPGs I’ve played (Runecairn and Grave) and how they went about adapting the genre to tabletop and what we ultimately… --- ## [Pirate Chill](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/pirate-chill/3634)
**Author:** [@SullyTames](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/SullyTames)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/pirate-chill/3634 "2026-07-07T17:19:23Z")
Some thoughts on running the Pirate Borg starter set: --- ## [Cairn 2e - Dungeon Events - Splitting the Party](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/cairn-2e-dungeon-events-splitting-the-party/3538)
**Author:** [@Chromaweaver](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/Chromaweaver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 1:43am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/cairn-2e-dungeon-events-splitting-the-party/3538 "2026-04-03T01:43:49Z")
First time posting, so I hope this format works. Running a Trouble in Twin Lakes game. The group is having a lot of fun. We’re on session 7 now and have finally made it to the dungeon. When there was the first chance f… --- ## [Crown of Salt - A mini - campaign postmortem](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/crown-of-salt-a-mini-campaign-postmortem/3529)
**Author:** [@SullyTames](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/SullyTames)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 12:20am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/crown-of-salt-a-mini-campaign-postmortem/3529 "2026-04-01T00:20:30Z")
Some thoughts on running Crown of Salt for a short campaign. TLDR this is what I would call a flawed masterpiece of modern OSR adventure design. --- ## [What do you all use for Play by Post?](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/what-do-you-all-use-for-play-by-post/1508)
**Author:** [@Christo](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/Christo)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 7:02pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/what-do-you-all-use-for-play-by-post/1508 "2026-03-28T19:02:34Z")
I know a lot of people are using Discord with various channels. What else do people use, and why? Also, for those using Discord, how do you handle the character sheets? --- ## [Wildendrem 2: Tears of the Beast](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/wildendrem-2-tears-of-the-beast/3508)
**Author:** [@stuartwrites](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/stuartwrites)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 11:25pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/wildendrem-2-tears-of-the-beast/3508 "2026-03-11T23:25:13Z")
Play report form Wildendrem Valley Of Flowers --- ## [Sandbox campaigns and player created goals](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/sandbox-campaigns-and-player-created-goals/3476)
**Author:** [@warenunfoermig](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/warenunfoermig)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/sandbox-campaigns-and-player-created-goals/3476 "2026-03-01T15:26:10Z")
A friend is about to close a Cairn open table sandbox after a year and over 50 sessions. The game was fun and definitely a success. But we have been talking about the one thing he felt didn’t work as he wished: players n… --- ## [Pendragon](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/pendragon/3482)
**Author:** [@erathke](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/erathke)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 12:20am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/pendragon/3482 "2026-03-01T00:20:57Z")
Has anyone played Pendragon? I’m a big fan of all things Arthuria and I was listening to Cole Wehrle talk about it on the Bastionland podcast, which really piqued my interest. There’s a whole lot to try to sort out thou… --- ## [What's your favourite PvP one shot?](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/whats-your-favourite-pvp-one-shot/3458)
**Author:** [@Totally\_Guy](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/Totally_Guy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 4:02am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/whats-your-favourite-pvp-one-shot/3458 "2026-02-14T04:02:29Z")
There’s a specific kind of scenario that I love in RPGs and that’s the PvP one shot. I first encountered them with Burning Wheel’s: The Sword, in which 4 adventurers find a sword that’s they all need. The Elf needs to r… --- ## [How I do Play By Post (PbP)](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/how-i-do-play-by-post-pbp/1513)
**Author:** [@yochaigal](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/yochaigal)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/how-i-do-play-by-post-pbp/1513 "2026-02-13T13:14:53Z")
I recently did a write-up on how I have done Play By Post for the past five years or so. Folks here have asked for it, so here it is: https://newschoolrevolution.com/2024/12/06/how-to-pbp --- ## [Who's going to Between Two Cons?](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/whos-going-to-between-two-cons/3422)
**Author:** [@JustinH](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/JustinH)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/whos-going-to-between-two-cons/3422 "2026-01-24T13:52:36Z")
I will be going there and running a very-typical-of-me session of OD&D early medieval folk horror stuff. Anyone else planning on attending, or thinking about it? --- ## [From modules to sandbox campaign](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/from-modules-to-sandbox-campaign/3428)
**Author:** [@LoopQuantumWyrm](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/LoopQuantumWyrm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 6:20pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/from-modules-to-sandbox-campaign/3428 "2026-01-23T18:20:18Z")
I have been playing NSR style games for a while (Mothership, Odd-like games), always with the adventures beign kind of disconnected in time and used almost like in a bubble. Recently I started looking more closely into … --- ## [Dolmenwood with Cairn](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/dolmenwood-with-cairn/3357)
**Author:** [@rolledlow](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/rolledlow)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 2:08am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/dolmenwood-with-cairn/3357 "2025-12-21T02:08:08Z")
TL;DR Cairn PCs are conceptualized around humans. What are some approaches to playing the various Kindreds in Dolmenwood? My group has just finished their first RPG adventure in the Crystal Frontier which was a ton of f… --- ## [The Mythic Engine](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/the-mythic-engine/3337)
**Author:** [@SullyTames](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/SullyTames)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/the-mythic-engine/3337 "2025-11-09T21:11:02Z")
When a game is all gas no brakes. Some early thoughts on Mythic Bastionland after a breakneck first few sessions. --- ## [Play Report - The Sunbathers](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/play-report-the-sunbathers/3306)
**Author:** [@xaran](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/xaran)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2025, 4:09am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/play-report-the-sunbathers/3306 "2025-10-16T04:09:58Z")
TL;DR, I had a blast running Brad Kerr’s The Sunbathers from Old School Essentials Adventure Anthology 1 at a convention. It’s not quite your traditional dungeon crawl; there’s plenty of space for hijinx on the little is… --- ## [Running Shadowdark for 2 Players… And a love letter to Willow](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/running-shadowdark-for-2-players-and-a-love-letter-to-willow/3268)
**Author:** [@SullyTames](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/SullyTames)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 7:44pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/running-shadowdark-for-2-players-and-a-love-letter-to-willow/3268 "2025-09-22T19:44:29Z")
A review of sorts. A commentary on cross-OSR compatibility. And a send-up of 2 player, 1 GM games. All in one blog post: --- ## [Crawling Before Running](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/crawling-before-running/3235)
**Author:** [@SullyTames](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/SullyTames)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 2:54am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/crawling-before-running/3235 "2025-09-16T02:54:47Z")
Some thoughts on table trust and introducing brand new RPG players to Shadowdark --- ## [Player Tasks during a game](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/player-tasks-during-a-game/3226)
**Author:** [@paradisebunny](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/paradisebunny)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 5:40pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/player-tasks-during-a-game/3226 "2025-09-01T17:40:22Z")
I like to offload as much work as possible on my players during a game to keep my head free from book keeping etc to be able to concentrate on the more relevant aspects of the game. It has been a great help and helps pla… --- ## [Starting Up After a Break](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/starting-up-after-a-break/3128)
**Author:** [@Cassidy](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/Cassidy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/starting-up-after-a-break/3128 "2025-08-18T20:11:24Z")
I am in the amazing position of being able to kickstart a campaign again after a break. I have been running a campaign for my husband and a couple that we are dear friends with for about 4 years. There’s a big caveat t… --- ## [Daggerheart - First impressions as a player](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/daggerheart-first-impressions-as-a-player/3191)
**Author:** [@SullyTames](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/SullyTames)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/daggerheart-first-impressions-as-a-player/3191 "2025-08-14T16:47:43Z")
Some thoughts on my early experiences playing Daggerheart. I mostly GM OSR games, but thought I’d take a break and play something different for a bit. So here’s my take on the new hotness: [Next page](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/c/play/5.md?page=1)