Five Torches Deep

Five Torches Deep: Highfane Peaks PDF and print-on-demand are now available to the public. We're really thrilled with how the book turned out, and hope you enjoy it as much as we do. drivethrurpg.com/product/378564…

@LilianPcb You have our permission to print any of our books for personal use.

@1matrixghost @pretendogames Ha we did for a while, but chose clarity over theme.

@pretendogames Five Torches Deep really whiffed it by not having a unit of exploration time called a "torch".

I like exploration procedures in RPGs, and I want to read more good ones, but my eyes glaze over whenever somebody mentions “exploration turns” or breaking the day into shifts of hours. This is a me-problem, not a them-problem, but dang.

@CBoudreau13 Unfortunately we’ve shelved FPD for now. Production on most FTD related products have decelerated, but not completely stopped. At some point we will revisit more mechanical supplements.

Shout out to @SlyFlourish and @fivetorchesdeep , for providing me with the tools for my never ending homebrew prep! At some point in time, I’m going to have to just pull the trigger and set this project in motion! Love both of these products so much! #DnD #ttrpg #rpg

Time is about up for this two-for-one OSR deal from Sigil Stone and the Bundle of Holding; Five Torches Deep + Vagabonds of Dyfed buff.ly/3FRpQ27

Sigil Stone OSR - fantasy #TTRPGs from Sigil Stone Publishing (@fivetorchesdeep) that combine Old School ideals w/ 5th Edition and Apocalypse Engine mechanics - through Mon 24 Jan: bundleofholding.com/presents/Sigil…

@thechaosgrenade @BenDutter Don’t forget to leave a review on DTRPG! Thanks for your support :)

@vexlight4269 Not to our knowledge! We sometimes get talked about on various rpg discords (like the big purple OSR one). There is an unofficial but blessed subreddit that has some decent activity.

@fivetorchesdeep Is there an Official or Unofficial FTD discord?

@KlausVonH Thank you!

@KlausVonH All spells require components equal to 2 SUP per spell level per cast (except cantrips). Carrying SUP has load but components aren’t necessarily a separate load than the SUP you carry. Most players focus on getting lots of scrolls instead so they can spam spells.

@KlausVonH Would be curious to know what is confusing, we always want to improve. You need more supply to provide components for higher level spells (2 per spell level per cast). If you have a focus you ignore components. That’s it.

@KlausVonH It’s to create an implied setting, which is easily changeable. Our supplement Origins speaks a lot about this, but the goal was to emulate the implied setting of BX in 5e ish frameworks.

@GeekOutWithDad You can cast spells that you otherwise don’t know. You also have no limit to the number of times you can cast, even after a mishap. The somewhat random nature of mishaps discourages fighting. It’s safer to do a rite or to sneak by than to fight and melt your party’s armor.

@fivetorchesdeep Question: Scrolls always require a check, even as a ritual, so aside from negating the need for components (which a focus also does), what makes scrolls so great? And how does travelling with melee types into battle discourage fighting?

A lot of people feel like spell mishaps in FTD are too frequent, too punishing, too “unfun.” That’s totally fine! In fact we want you to feel empowered to hack the game to your liking. That being said, it’s designed to be that way. On purpose. We’ll explain some of our thoughts

I just purchased two print-on-demand books from @DriveThruRPG by @CrossheadDM and @fivetorchesdeep. Love supporting fellow third party #dnd and #ttrpg creators. Considering joining me in buying third party content during the holiday season. #ttrpgfamily #ttrpgsolidarity

@TheChaosmeister Nothing official. We’re fine with people making stuff that’s compatible and using our name in their products. Unfortunately we don’t have bandwidth to manage other products or licenses.

About seven hours left on Five Torches Deep Highfane Peaks. - 70+ page setting supplement - Three new lineages - Four new classes - Four revised classes - Two new spell lists - Mountaineering rules - Peak crawl rules - Tons of loot and tables! kickstarter.com/projects/sigil…

@TheChaosmeister Nothing official. Reddit is fan made but well moderated.

We’re in the final 48 hours. Get a 70+ page setting supplement and a whole bunch of FTD products at Kickstarter only prices! kickstarter.com/projects/sigil…

@TheGamingGang @whitehackrpg @LowFantasyGamin Sure. Email Ben at bendutter(at)gmail.com

I'd love to contact these publishers to look at including their RPGs in the upcoming January Old School for the New Year celebration at TGG. Sadly either they don't have contact info on their websites or sites. @fivetorchesdeep @whitehackrpg @LowFantasyGamin #ZzarchovKowolski