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    Bathtub Reviews are an excuse for me to read modules a little more closely. I’m doing them to critique a wide range of modules from the perspective of my own table and to learn for my own module design. They’re stream of consciousness and unedited critiques. I’m writing them on my phone in the bath.… Continue reading

  • Zungeon Zunday: The Unquiet Flesh

    In 2025 I’m reviewing zungeon zines. They’re stream of consciousness and unedited critiques, just like Bathtub Reviews, but they’ll be a little briefer. The goal here is a little different: I want to spotlight what a craft-based, just-do-it approach to module writing can do. The Unquiet Flesh is an 8 page zungeon for Old School… Continue reading

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    Hi everyone! Sharky’s digital edition should be on the hands of backers, and print edition is at the printers! It’s now available on itch.io on sale for 50% off for two weeks only! And it’s available at Lulu! Check it out!! Idle Cartulary Playful Void is a production of Idle Cartulary. If you liked this… Continue reading

  • Zungeon Zunday: Cacogenic Vats

    In 2025 I’m reviewing zungeon zines. They’re stream of consciousness and unedited critiques, just like Bathtub Reviews, but they’ll be a little briefer. The goal here is a little different: I want to spotlight what a craft-based, just-do-it approach to module writing can do. Cacogenic Vats is an 11 page zungeon by Operant Game Lab.… Continue reading

  • Zungeon Zunday: Court of the Shivering Moon

    In 2025 I’m reviewing zungeon zines. They’re stream of consciousness and unedited critiques, just like Bathtub Reviews, but they’ll be a little briefer. The goal here is a little different: I want to spotlight what a craft-based, just-do-it approach to module writing can do. The Court of the Shivering Moon is a 16 page zungeon… Continue reading

  • Zungeon Zunday: Taken By The Blood Men

    In 2025 I’m reviewing zungeon zines. They’re stream of consciousness and unedited critiques, just like Bathtub Reviews, but they’ll be a little briefer. The goal here is a little different: I want to spotlight what a craft-based, just-do-it approach to module writing can do. Taken By The Blood Men is a 1 page zungeon for… Continue reading

  • Bathtub Review: Titans of the Verdant Maw

    Bathtub Reviews are an excuse for me to read modules a little more closely. I’m doing them to critique a wide range of modules from the perspective of my own table and to learn for my own module design. They’re stream of consciousness and unedited critiques. I’m writing them on my phone in the bath.… Continue reading

  • Zungeon Zunday: Lost Ruins of the Tiger-men

    In 2025 I’m reviewing zungeon zines. They’re stream of consciousness and unedited critiques, just like Bathtub Reviews, but they’ll be a little briefer. The goal here is a little different: I want to spotlight what a craft-based, just-do-it approach to module writing can do. Lost Ruins of the Tiger-men is a 6 page zungeon for… Continue reading

  • Critique Navidad: The Painted Wastelands

    This holiday season, I’m going to review a different module, game or supplement every day. I haven’t sought any of them out, they’ve been sent to me, so it’s all surprises, all the way. I haven’t planned or allocated time for this, so while I’m endeavouring to bring the same attention to these reviews, it… Continue reading

  • Bathtub Review: Raiding the Obsidian Keep

    Bathtub Reviews are an excuse for me to read modules a little more closely. I’m doing them to critique a wide range of modules from the perspective of my own table and to learn for my own module design. They’re stream of consciousness and unedited critiques. I’m writing them on my phone in the bath.… Continue reading

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