@@LokisLair Agreed. I have started using it as a template to create versions for other types of dungeons. Currently working on an elven ruin generator, think Ayleid ruins from elder scrolls.
Well done! I’ve wanted to run Barrowmaze for a long time but could never get comfortable with everything that is going on. I’d like to see you examine other megadungeons, especially those by Greg Gillespie
Another great video. Ive just read through Barrowmaze not played or run but it seems a bit one dimensional to me with nearly all encounters consisting of undead or death cultists. I truly do love all Loki's Lair videos!
At the start I started to suspect it but wasn't fully sure. As soon as you mentioned the undead dragon I knew for sure. The barrow maze is the lost dungeon of Iniarv and Ebondeath. This is the missing story of the Mere of Dead Men. Definitely buying this one.
100th comment woo! Thanks so much for the deep dive. Ive read it and want to run, not sure its right for my table. Love this content, very relaxing voice, and I like that you consider other old school systems and adjecent. Ive a lot of love for OSE and DCC! I also love the classic fantasy vibes of this module. Can you do Dark Tower next please?
I'm interested in doing Dark Tower and Caverns of Thracia but you'll have to wait as I've got "The Lost City" and "Horror on the Hill" on the agenda next.
Lost City is such a great shout. Its cheap on drive thru rpg too! Ive always wanted to run it, interested to hear your thoughts @LokisLair . Prof DM was planning on doing a play through at some point?
Great Review and his "Designing Hex Towns" is astonishing helpful to creat quick settlements. I love all Loki's Lair videos! And want to see more of them.
Great deep dive! I have seen multiple reviews of Barrowmaze but I really benefitted from your take and what you focused on! I have loved the idea of Barrowmaze and it was one of my first explorations into OSR space. Unfortunately, I bought the 5e version which I don't want to use, I agree that it doesn't jive with the 5e expectations. I'd love to have a long running campaign but my current group is pretty settled into 5e.
Thanks. Glad you liked the video. If you ever decide to run it, consider switching to Shadowdark for it. It’s not much different from 5e but fits the vibe and principles of the barrowmaze.
@@LokisLair In that case, how about modules or dungeons akin to the Tomb of Horrors? I love brutal and difficult dungeons with a grimdark theme. Return to the Tomb of Horrors? You would probably have a better a better idea as I am just getting into old school and have to catch up on the good stuff!
Just checking this out now, I love the look of his books and the feel only thing is it is insanly! expensive to print it off and the paper quailty isnt good. If I was to get it I would get the PDF and print it off and have it bound it would be cheaper with heavier paper. But it looks and sounds so damn good watched so much on it ha.
I would like to borrow a few things from it, but use the sandbox setting I am working on for a possible Shadowdark campaign. The random crypt generator is cool. The new spells and magic items seem neat, and the concept of a huge maze of tunnels is cool too.
Been running a Shadowdark version of Barrowmaze, Dwarrowdeep, Caves of Archaia, and Highfell across four different campaign groups mashed into the the same world for close to 11 months now, and it has been a blast. I think Barrowmaze has become a bit of a meme, it's definitely a lot of extra work for a GM and there is a lot to fill-in, and every party greatly prefers Caverns of Archaia and Highfell... so, now Highfell is hovering over the Sunken City of Archia :) If you're running it for Shadowdark, perhaps convert the high payouts of gold to silver. some corners have a sack of 500 gold, and that's easy enough to convert to silver (50gp value). While making finding actual gold pieces a bit more rare. If I were to start Barrowmaze again, I would make it a point crawl and disregard the hexcrawl. Helix is a bit of a yawn without a flexible and creative GM and players who wish to get involved in politics. HHR Huffinpuff was indeed a fun NPC to play. Thee reason for the point crawl, is to speed up the constant trip back and forth from the Barrowmaze to Helix. One could just vignette back and forth to keep the gang dungeon delving and exploring the mounds. That being said. The Barrowmoore has some very interesting mounds that can be used as stand alone adventure locations. This is Gillespie's first megadungeon, it's not the greatest, it's still fun, but his later books are much much better and far more diverse.
Great video, thanks. Do you ever play this with OSE, DCC or some other OSR system, or are you just playing 5e? Also, any tips for playing this solo with OSE?
This is a great adventure indeed. The other mega dungeons in the series are worth your $$ as well. My favourite is Dwarrowdeep but I have a love of Dwarves lol. Also the creator of Barrowmaze has his oen RPG Dragonslayer. Definitely awsome !!!
@@squidpope9344 I think you’re overthinking it. It’s DND not real life. Also pulp adventure movies like Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider have exemplified how you frame this adventure. If you frame it as “honored dead” and raiding your grandma’s grave of course it won’t be appealing
@@worldbigfootcentral3933 LOL going on Reddit and leaving childish replies to your critics (which Gregg did) is no indicator of greatness. It’s an indicator of an immature ego maniac.
@@xavierp7658Reddit is a cesspool of terminally online weirdos licking the feet of corporations and left wing politicians. But by all means keep playing WotC products. We’d love you to go ahead and stay over there.
@@radelc I play Shadowdark. Not a fan of WOTC. Interesting that you lump me into a bucket with redditors simply because I call out childish behavior for being childish.
@@xavierp7658 “Lol going on Reddit and leaving childish replies” why ever would I lump you into Reddit-turds? Especially coming here and starting such engaging and productive conversations on RUclips. Go back to your echo chamber. Even Kelsie rubs shoulders with grognards at cons. If you don’t like it just avoid it and move along.
Greg Gillespie has been echoing alt-right/white supremacist talking points for years now, if that matters to you (and I hope it does), I'd suggest staying away from Barrowmaze
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The random crypt generator at the back of the book is great for creating tomb themed dungeons
It's probably one of the best and easiest generators on the market.
@@LokisLair Agreed. I have started using it as a template to create versions for other types of dungeons. Currently working on an elven ruin generator, think Ayleid ruins from elder scrolls.
@@waywreck9507 this is cool, good luck with your project!
I love these old school dungeons. Thanks for posting, you have a very relaxing voice.
Thank you kindly!
Nice, I've had Barrowmaze on my radar for a while, so thanks for the deep dive!
No worries. It was actually a really fun project to work on.
Barrowmaze is amazing, the feel and ambience of this mega dungeon is incredibly well done.
Barrowmaze is awesome!
Well done! I’ve wanted to run Barrowmaze for a long time but could never get comfortable with everything that is going on. I’d like to see you examine other megadungeons, especially those by Greg Gillespie
Next Deep-Dive is likely to be on "The Lost City" module, but definitely got my eye on a few other mega-dungeons in the future.
Another great video. Ive just read through Barrowmaze not played or run but it seems a bit one dimensional to me with nearly all encounters consisting of undead or death cultists.
I truly do love all Loki's Lair videos!
Congratulations! Best thing to ever happen to me
Thanks for posting
Getting ready to run Barrowmaze for my group. Love your chanel.
Best of luck!
Thanks for such an in depth review!
At the start I started to suspect it but wasn't fully sure. As soon as you mentioned the undead dragon I knew for sure.
The barrow maze is the lost dungeon of Iniarv and Ebondeath. This is the missing story of the Mere of Dead Men.
Definitely buying this one.
I have 2 of the other megadungeons Greg has put out, this one is next on my list to get. Thanks for the great breakdown!
I love barrowmaze . Thanks for this deep dive 👍👌
Great video, Loki! Just bought this adventure after watching.
Hope you enjoy it!
Impressive review! Thanks for this!
My pleasure!
Love the Gillespie-verse. We’ve been playing in it for years.
great video! Bought your hex town pdf and definitely wanna get this one now
Legend!
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100th comment woo!
Thanks so much for the deep dive. Ive read it and want to run, not sure its right for my table.
Love this content, very relaxing voice, and I like that you consider other old school systems and adjecent. Ive a lot of love for OSE and DCC!
I also love the classic fantasy vibes of this module. Can you do Dark Tower next please?
I'm interested in doing Dark Tower and Caverns of Thracia but you'll have to wait as I've got "The Lost City" and "Horror on the Hill" on the agenda next.
Lost City is such a great shout. Its cheap on drive thru rpg too! Ive always wanted to run it, interested to hear your thoughts @LokisLair . Prof DM was planning on doing a play through at some point?
Solid work!
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Great Review and his "Designing Hex Towns" is astonishing helpful to creat quick settlements. I love all Loki's Lair videos! And want to see more of them.
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Great deep dive! I have seen multiple reviews of Barrowmaze but I really benefitted from your take and what you focused on! I have loved the idea of Barrowmaze and it was one of my first explorations into OSR space. Unfortunately, I bought the 5e version which I don't want to use, I agree that it doesn't jive with the 5e expectations. I'd love to have a long running campaign but my current group is pretty settled into 5e.
Thanks. Glad you liked the video.
If you ever decide to run it, consider switching to Shadowdark for it. It’s not much different from 5e but fits the vibe and principles of the barrowmaze.
@@LokisLair hey! do you have any advice for converting the Labyrinth Lord version to Shadowdark? Thank you
Can’t wait for the deep dive into this video. Thanks Loki!
Thanks for posting!
You're welcome
Love your barrowmaze delves! Keep them coming good sir😊
Hell yeah thanks Jacob!
Great review and flick through
Thank you for the deep dive i to this setting. I'm going to add this to my Shadowdark campaign.
I would love to see you do Greg Gillespie's other releases: Forbidden Caverns of Archaia, Highfell, and Dwarrowdeep.
@@Goldschlager I don’t own his other modules yet sadly, but I’ve heard good things about Dwarrowdeep.
@@LokisLair In that case, how about modules or dungeons akin to the Tomb of Horrors? I love brutal and difficult dungeons with a grimdark theme. Return to the Tomb of Horrors? You would probably have a better a better idea as I am just getting into old school and have to catch up on the good stuff!
@@Goldschlager hell yeah. I was actually planning on doing “the lost city” next, which I’m running IRL at the moment.
Didn't you make a video about this a year or so ago? I definitely bought it after your recommendation!
@@JudasBrennan I’ve made a few videos advocating for this module but I never did a review like today.
Thank you for your hard work. I appreciate this deep dive. Truly enjoyed this..
@@bobkarstenson1792 Thanks man! It’s a shame this video hasn’t done better, sometimes RUclips can be very fickle 😅
Like i like this like a lot! That ought to satisfy the programming.
Seriously though, well done on the video, you sell it!
Glad you like it!
Loved the video man, a very good listen
Thank you! 🔥
Really solid video ❤ commenting for algorithm
I appreciate it!
Excited for this, love your videos!
Great advice. Thanks for doing this!
No worries. Love the tash.
Great video! Would love to have a deep dive on Hot Springs Island!
Finally picked this up. I am thinking of using the generation of the crypts to make a Valley of the Ancients and using it for a desert game.
@@brentnorton1602 nice idea!
Just checking this out now, I love the look of his books and the feel only thing is it is insanly! expensive to print it off and the paper quailty isnt good. If I was to get it I would get the PDF and print it off and have it bound it would be cheaper with heavier paper. But it looks and sounds so damn good watched so much on it ha.
I would like to borrow a few things from it, but use the sandbox setting I am working on for a possible Shadowdark campaign. The random crypt generator is cool. The new spells and magic items seem neat, and the concept of a huge maze of tunnels is cool too.
This works pretty perfectly for Shadowdark. I've been running it for my group on Sunday and it's been so easy to adapt & run.
Been running a Shadowdark version of Barrowmaze, Dwarrowdeep, Caves of Archaia, and Highfell across four different campaign groups mashed into the the same world for close to 11 months now, and it has been a blast. I think Barrowmaze has become a bit of a meme, it's definitely a lot of extra work for a GM and there is a lot to fill-in, and every party greatly prefers Caverns of Archaia and Highfell... so, now Highfell is hovering over the Sunken City of Archia :)
If you're running it for Shadowdark, perhaps convert the high payouts of gold to silver. some corners have a sack of 500 gold, and that's easy enough to convert to silver (50gp value). While making finding actual gold pieces a bit more rare.
If I were to start Barrowmaze again, I would make it a point crawl and disregard the hexcrawl. Helix is a bit of a yawn without a flexible and creative GM and players who wish to get involved in politics. HHR Huffinpuff was indeed a fun NPC to play.
Thee reason for the point crawl, is to speed up the constant trip back and forth from the Barrowmaze to Helix. One could just vignette back and forth to keep the gang dungeon delving and exploring the mounds.
That being said. The Barrowmoore has some very interesting mounds that can be used as stand alone adventure locations.
This is Gillespie's first megadungeon, it's not the greatest, it's still fun, but his later books are much much better and far more diverse.
Great video
Thanks for watching it!
This is awesome
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Great review...a little work but I'll give it a shot in Shadowdark or 3.5...
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I’m trying to get a Barrowmaze game going with the Hyperborea 3rd addition game. Fits pretty well after making some changes.
It’s a fantastic megadungeon.
nice video
Thanks man.
I am fighting the urge to buy this so bad
Edit: I bought it
Doing barrowmaze at the moment
Best of luck!
Great video, thanks. Do you ever play this with OSE, DCC or some other OSR system, or are you just playing 5e? Also, any tips for playing this solo with OSE?
@@Antmanbrooks I play Shadowdark and DCC. I don’t really have any tips for solo play, sorry.
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How does Barrowmaze stand up against Arden Vul?
This is a great adventure indeed. The other mega dungeons in the series are worth your $$ as well. My favourite is Dwarrowdeep but I have a love of Dwarves lol. Also the creator of Barrowmaze has his oen RPG Dragonslayer. Definitely awsome !!!
How do you feel this would work in Shadowdark?
It works really well in Shadowdark and you don't need to change too much.
I've always wanted to run this game, we've had a few starts but its difficult to get players to be motivated by tomb robbing
What do you mean? It’s inherently motivating! Treasure in mysterious tombs? Who does that not spark an interest for?
@@xavierp7658 stealing from the honored dead? Violating the final resting place of someone's long-dead ancestors?
@@squidpope9344 I think you’re overthinking it. It’s DND not real life. Also pulp adventure movies like Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider have exemplified how you frame this adventure.
If you frame it as “honored dead” and raiding your grandma’s grave of course it won’t be appealing
@@xavierp7658 I think the difference here is a difference in appreciation for character, for the role-playing pillar of RPGs
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The adventure is good though the undead can get a bit repetitive. Also it’s a shame that the creator is a right wing nut job.
Awesome! Like all the early game designers were, Gygax, Arneson, etc.
@@worldbigfootcentral3933 LOL going on Reddit and leaving childish replies to your critics (which Gregg did) is no indicator of greatness. It’s an indicator of an immature ego maniac.
@@xavierp7658Reddit is a cesspool of terminally online weirdos licking the feet of corporations and left wing politicians. But by all means keep playing WotC products. We’d love you to go ahead and stay over there.
@@radelc I play Shadowdark. Not a fan of WOTC. Interesting that you lump me into a bucket with redditors simply because I call out childish behavior for being childish.
@@xavierp7658 “Lol going on Reddit and leaving childish replies” why ever would I lump you into Reddit-turds? Especially coming here and starting such engaging and productive conversations on RUclips. Go back to your echo chamber. Even Kelsie rubs shoulders with grognards at cons. If you don’t like it just avoid it and move along.
Too bad Gillespie's adventures are overpriced AF.
It's definitely a bit expensive tbf.
Greg Gillespie has been echoing alt-right/white supremacist talking points for years now, if that matters to you (and I hope it does), I'd suggest staying away from Barrowmaze
@@deandelossantos1645 lol