Adventures on a Single Page: Troubles in the Ruins (Adapted)
2020 / Roleplaying game adventure / 2+ players
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When I came across these poorly-explained, minimalist RPG scenarios for kids last summer, I didn't have much of a clue what I was supposed to be doing with them (like having the initiative to draw our own map, for a start). I know how to fill in the blanks better now, and this was a suitable prefab diversion when I needed something to plonk in the Everfree Forest, after requisite ponying up. We don't have elfin golems in the accessory pack, after all.
On the way, we finally made use of the forest's bespoke random encounter table from the Tails of Equestria introductory adventure we skipped in another life, but the real story was her Monster High doll practicing with the spellbook she gained last episode. The player was rolling perfect dice consistently by the end, so may be roleplaying on a deeper level.
