S5E39 - Einfühlung
Summary
The hosts review *Einfuhlung*, a 44-page starter scenario for the Liminal Horror RPG, which casts players as a paranormal TV crew investigating a haunted house. They praise its dense, dossier-style layout and thematic art by Enoch Duncan and Zach Hazard Vopin, noting it functions well as a standalone capsule game. The episode also features a lively discussion on the utility of false rumors in TTRPGs, debating whether they create fun misadventures or frustrating dead ends.
Topics discussed
Intro and complaints about the game's name
OSR trends and early access pricing
EverQuest history and oral traditions
Jokes with Brad segment and tangents
Mood sack: Discussion on false rumors
Einfuhlung overview and art credits
Art style, layout, and map design
Gameplay pacing and horror mechanics
Deep dive: Plot, escape mechanics, and themes
Film crew narrative and media references
Outro, Kickstarter promo, and shower water
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