Crypt of Knowledge
Episode 19: Bring Out Your Dead - Horror in TTRPGs with Luke Piechowski
This week we're joined by the Arcane Keeper himself, Luke Piechowski. Adding horror to your TTRPG, especially D&D, can be difficult and intimidating. Luke brings his love of horror games to the discussion as we talk about what truly makes a setting spooky. We also take a look at whether jump scares can work in a TTRPG, how fun campy horror is, and discuss the advantages to having players be lower levels in order to build tension. So sit back and enjoy this spine-tingling episode of Crypt of Knowledge.
00:00 - Introduction
00:51 - Welcome Luke Piechowski!
17:05 - What makes good horror in TTRPGs?
25:49 - Do jump scares work in TTRPGs?
39:27 - Is horror more effective at lower levels in D&D?
47:22 - Psychic Damage: 5 Questions in 60 Seconds
47:14 - Where can you find more from Luke Piechowski
50:27 - Coming up on the next episode
You can find Luke Piechowski doling out horror advice on his Instgram.
You can find the replay of his time raising money with Roll For Good on their Twitch Channel.
Looking for a good horror game to run? Check out these options from the DMs Guild.
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