Session Zero | Boundless RPG
Summary
Steve Morrison returns from a hiatus to introduce a new solo campaign in the dark fantasy game Boundless. He creates a character named Sigrid, an older survivor of the Jorund clan in the icy city of Kelmora, accompanied by her dog Wolfrid. The episode covers the game’s d6 dice mechanics, character creation, and the apocalyptic setting where ancient spirits and creeping roots threaten the land. It concludes with Sigrid receiving a mysterious visitor at her hall, setting the stage for the upcoming adventure.
Topics discussed
Welcome to Errant Adventures
Show hiatus and production changes
Personal updates and creative struggles
Introducing the game Boundless
Overview of the Lightfall setting
Character backgrounds and art
Rolling character attributes
Generating equipment and inventory
Rolling character details and name
Character recap and gear adjustments
Core rules: Dice, pools, and conditions
Gameplay mechanics: Checks, damage, and recovery
Magic systems: Spell marbles and ways
Procedures: Time, fortune, and tracks
Establishing Sigrid's backstory and opening scene
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