Rangers of Shadow Deep - Free Tabletop Conversion

[Gwydion]

2/22/20 UPDATE: I updated the base module (1st dropbox link below) to add a Survivor as an NPC and I updated the "Mission" module (4th dropbox link below) to include Scenario 2 along with Scenario 1. I'll release the second Mission, Scenarios 1-3 as I have time.

1/27/20 UPDATE: I updated this so that it now uses base MoreCore only. That way it will stay current with whatever version of MoreCore you use. With Damned and Mattekure's help I created a small extension to replace the morecore logo with the ROSD logo.

Good morning, all! So, I've been working on a conversion of the tabletop adventure game Rangers of Shadow Deep (“RoSD”) into Fantasy Grounds. I can still clean it up a bit but work is crazy and I wanted to get this out to all of you to start playing and try to break it!

Here is a link to a youtube video I created to show how the game is put together:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwNd6BIZY7Y

Here is a link to a youtube video I created to show the character (and companion) creation:
https://youtu.be/luWo0M0yicY


Special thanks to Joseph A. McCullough, the creator of RoSD for agreeing to let me release the first two Missions for free on Fantasy Grounds.

So, let's dive in. You will need all of the following to play RoSD:

RoSD.mod file (Base Rules, reference material, rolls, npc’s, pregens)
RoSD.mod mission file (Map and reference info for Mission 1, Scenario 1 and Mission 2, Scenario 2)
RoSD Extension (Background theme using GM Wintermute’s extension)
RoSD Logo Extension (Replace the MoreCore logo with RoSD)
Basic Card Deck Table extension (for tables that act like a card deck)
MUSE.ext (Celestian extension for CoreRPG which allows for you to change the map settings. I used it to change the 5ft std to inches for RoSD)

Links to dropbox files here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/w36iqu5by1htsph/Rangers%20of%20Shadow%20Deep%20Background.ext?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/wdnhyrh7r6n2ido/RSOD%20-%20Logo.ext?dl=0

Links to extensions on FG forums:
https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?39463-MUSE-Map-Unit-Settings-Extension-(CoreRPG)
https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?23099-Basic-Card-Tables-Extensions&highlight=card+deck


Please provide any feedback/suggestions in this thread so I can continue to improve this game. I think its in a good spot for folks to play and test. I’ll work on a setup video as soon as I can.

Also, please consider supporting the author! You can find the pdf and/or print on demand copies of the rules and all missions he has released here:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?keywords=Rangers+of+shadow+deep&x=0&y=0&author=&artist=&pfrom=&pto=

I hope some of you can get enjoyment out of this. Its a fun game and I hope I did it some justice. Also, I'll work on a module for Scenario 2 next.

[Gwydion]

The module link it post #1 above was updated on 1/25/20 with a new module version to correct the stats of some of the companions. If you downloaded the module before that, please re-download to get the latest version.

[rob2e]

Dedicated work! Nice!

[Gwydion]

Thanks, rob!

[Gwydion]

Can a moderator sticky this with the other free modules I've created here:

https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?47518-Generic-(CoreRPG-compatible)-community-modules

Thanks!

[Trenloe]

Can a moderator sticky this with the other free modules I've created here:

https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?47518-Generic-(CoreRPG-compatible)-community-modules

Thanks!
Done.

[Gwydion]

Excellent! Thx.

[Gwydion]

Anyone try this yet? Ferris? Bueller.....Frye..... :)

Going to try to get time for a character build video.. #soon

[rob2e]

I haven't tried the .mod yet, but I watched the video. Awesome job!

"My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night."

[Steerpike]

Should this work with the free demo version of FG? I've downloaded the modules and extensions, and put them in the proper folders, but don't get the option to load the modules. Which base ruleset should I be loading?

[LordEntrails]

Should this work with the free demo version of FG? I've downloaded the modules and extensions, and put them in the proper folders, but don't get the option to load the modules. Which base ruleset should I be loading?
This is now based on MoreCore, so you will have to download that community ruleset and then start a campaign using that ruleset and select this extension.

Note that with a demo license you will not be able to save any changes you make to your campaign.

[Steerpike]

That works :) Thank you!

[Gwydion]

This is now based on MoreCore, so you will have to download that community ruleset and then start a campaign using that ruleset and select this extension.

Note that with a demo license you will not be able to save any changes you make to your campaign.

Thanks, LordEntrails for seeing the question and responding.

Steerpike, please let me know what you think! Really happy that someone is trying it out and anxious as to your feedback.

[Myrddin]

Awesome work Gwydion! Thanks for this.

Can't wait for Scenario 2 to be ready.

[Gwydion]

Awesome work Gwydion! Thanks for this.

Can't wait for Scenario 2 to be ready.

Awesome! So glad to hear! Now that I know that someone is using this module, I'll get to work as soon as I can on Scenario 2.... Stay tuned. Shouldn't take too long, just need to mainly build the map!

[Gwydion]

Hey Myrddin. I updated the first post and added Scenario 2 to the mission module. Let me know what you think!

[Myrddin]

Hi Gwydion, just downloaded mission 2 now to give it a shot. Not a big deal, but which trees did you intend to be the nest trees in the scenario map? I can't find any permutation of four trees that meet the set up criteria of all within 6" of one table edge and at least 6" from one another.

Thanks again for your work on this.

[Gwydion]

Hi Gwydion, just downloaded mission 2 now to give it a shot. Not a big deal, but which trees did you intend to be the nest trees in the scenario map? I can't find any permutation of four trees that meet the set up criteria of all within 6" of one table edge and at least 6" from one another.

Thanks again for your work on this.

I tried to put webs on them..... I'll try to upload the map tonight here and circle the ones I was thinking. Thanks!

[Myrddin]

Aha, I see them now. No need to circle them. The problem is that they are more or less in the four corners of the map. My understanding of the set up is that they must all be within 6" of one table edge, so more or less in a 6" channel along one of the four sides. I don't know whether it affects the play of the mission or not...probably not. I'll give it a go and see.

[Gwydion]

Hmm... Let me know if you think I misinterpreted. I read that as I just needed to keep them within 6" of an edge.

[Gwydion]

Myrddin - I'd love to hear how the first two scenarios went, if you think I can improve anything, etc. Any feedback is appreciated!

[kmkenpo]

I must be doing something completely wrong. None of the modules show after something like 7 or 8 attempts at installing mods and ext files.

[Gwydion]

I must be doing something completely wrong. None of the modules show after something like 7 or 8 attempts at installing mods and ext files.

Hmmm.. If you need help, feel free to pm me on discord. Here is a link:

https://discord.gg/kzh35ET

Also, Did you load up MoreCore? You must download MoreCore and start a new campaign using MoreCore (not CoreRPG) for it to show up. I need to check and make sure there are no issues with the latest version of MoreCore as I think I am one version behind right now. PM me in discord if you still have issues and I'll see if I can get you sorted. Sorry its been so challenging!

[Gwydion]

A new mission was released for rangers of shadow deep on dtrpg. For those that are interested, you can find the pdf here:

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/309317/Rangers-of-Shadow-Deep-Across-the-Wastes

Please let me know if you play RoSD in MoreCore!

[DMAJ]

Just found this! Amazing work! Thank you so much :)

I had a question on the look of the theme in FGU. I really like the way your setup looks in your youtube video but the base theme when I load the game looks much different. Do you have some other theme loaded in your video?

[Gwydion]

Just found this! Amazing work! Thank you so much :)

I had a question on the look of the theme in FGU. I really like the way your setup looks in your youtube video but the base theme when I load the game looks much different. Do you have some other theme loaded in your video?

Welcome to the forum DMAJ! So glad you like it! Love to hear when people are using some of the things I've put together. In the first post on this thread you should see links to the ROSD extension and I believe that extension if you load it and activate it should have that background you see in my video. If not, let me know.

[DMAJ]

Welcome to the forum DMAJ! So glad you like it! Love to hear when people are using some of the things I've put together. In the first post on this thread you should see links to the ROSD extension and I believe that extension if you load it and activate it should have that background you see in my video. If not, let me know.

Hi! Gwydion! Check out the screenshot, let me know what you think :). Its probably something I am doing or failing to activate.

[Gwydion]

It looks like the background theme is the same but I think some of the changes you see are just updates to morecore.

[tavishill]

Bit of thread Necromancy here - are these files still available? - Dropbox returns a "Files are supported but something went wrong" message.

[Gwydion]

Hmmm.. I just checked them all and downloaded them just fine. Not sure why you were having an issue. You can't preview them but perhaps try again?

[tavishill]

It let me get them today - wouldn't allow a preview, but I wasn't expecting one - no idea why I got that "Unsupported" error

[Gwydion]

It let me get them today - wouldn't allow a preview, but I wasn't expecting one - no idea why I got that "Unsupported" error

Strange. Sorry about that!

[Gwydion]

Apologies for the necro thread but I took a peek at this over the weekend and although I might over time need to clean it up a bit, I think I can port this over almost as is and put on the Forge for free. Any interest for anyone out there? Only want to do it if folks will use it. Couple videos on how I created this from several years ago.

Setup on FG:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwNd6BIZY7Y&t=365s

Character Creation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luWo0M0yicY

[Myrddin]

I'd be interested at having a crack at RoS again. That would be great if you are able to put the ruleset up on Forge. Thanks Gwydion.

[LordEntrails]

You might want to wait until 4.5.0 comes out. I would hate for you to spend time updating this and then have it broken in just a few weeks with core updates.

[Gwydion]

You might want to wait until 4.5.0 comes out. I would hate for you to spend time updating this and then have it broken in just a few weeks with core updates.


Hmmmm.. Got it. Thanks for the heads up.

[Gwydion]

FYI, I have moved this to the forge so I have deleted the mod file links. I've left up the extensions just in case you missed them in the forge description.