Curse of Strahd Deep Dive 25: Mod Squad

from Critical Lit · host Dan Dillon, I-Hsien Sherwood, Amelia Som, Sal Tamarkin

Is this sandbox too spooky? Parties looking for a less grim take on Barovia have a host of more heroic (and more linear) options. They can be used to spice up an individual encounter, build out a whole plot hook, or even run an entirely different campaign altogether. Plus plenty of official Ravenloft content has dropped in recent years. In this episode: Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft, Ravenloft: The Horrors Within, Curse of Strahd: Reloaded, MandyMod's Fleshing Out series.Support us on Patreon to hear monthly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalLitCurse of Strahd Reloaded: https://www.strahdreloaded.comContact us:Email: [email protected]: @CriticalLit.bsky.socialDan Dillon: @dandillon.bsky.socialI-Hsien Sherwood: @ihsien.bsky.socialAmelia Som: @ameliasom.comSal Tamarkin: @sal.gayCover art by Aram Vartian: @aramvartian.com

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