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Let’s Play Serpent in the Staglands #28

This episode: We finally depart the Hallowed Grove, explore more of the world map, finish a quest, and bring the pain as bounty hunters. Join Shane as he plays through a hardcore computer RPG that has the mechanics and style of a 90s CRPG, and that's just dripping with beautiful atmosphere! Thanks for watching! </div> <footer class="entry-meta"> This entry was posted in <a href="https://shaneplays.com/category/crpg/" rel="category tag">CRPG</a>, <a href="https://shaneplays.com/category/fantasy/" rel="category tag">Fantasy</a>, <a href="https://shaneplays.com/category/gameplay/" rel="category tag">Gameplay</a>, <a href="https://shaneplays.com/category/lets-play/" rel="category tag">Let's Play</a>, <a href="https://shaneplays.com/category/rpg/" rel="category tag">RPG</a>, <a href="https://shaneplays.com/category/uncategorized/" rel="category tag">Uncategorized</a>, <a href="https://shaneplays.com/category/video/" rel="category tag">Video</a> on <a href="https://shaneplays.com/lets-play-serpent-in-the-staglands-28/" title="11:28 am" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date" datetime="2016-02-18T11:28:45-06:00">February 18, 2016</time></a><span class="by-author"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://shaneplays.com/author/shane/" title="View all posts by Shane" rel="author">Shane</a></span></span>. </footer> </article> <article id="post-2052" class="post-2052 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-dd category-rpg category-uncategorized category-video"> <header class="entry-header"> <img width="624" height="361" src="https://i0.wp.com/shaneplays.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Out-of-the-Abyss-Notes-Title.png?fit=624%2C361&ssl=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="D&D Out of the Abyss Notes Title" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/shaneplays.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Out-of-the-Abyss-Notes-Title.png?w=743&ssl=1 743w, https://i0.wp.com/shaneplays.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Out-of-the-Abyss-Notes-Title.png?resize=400%2C231&ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/shaneplays.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Out-of-the-Abyss-Notes-Title.png?resize=624%2C361&ssl=1 624w" sizes="(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px" data-attachment-id="2003" data-permalink="https://shaneplays.com/out-of-the-abyss-notes-1/out-of-the-abyss-notes-title/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/shaneplays.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Out-of-the-Abyss-Notes-Title.png?fit=743%2C430&ssl=1" data-orig-size="743,430" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="D&D Out of the Abyss Notes Title" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/shaneplays.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Out-of-the-Abyss-Notes-Title.png?fit=400%2C231&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/shaneplays.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Out-of-the-Abyss-Notes-Title.png?fit=625%2C362&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" /> <h1 class="entry-title"> <a href="https://shaneplays.com/out-of-the-abyss-notes-3/" rel="bookmark">Out of the Abyss Notes #3</a> </h1> <div class="comments-link"> <a href="https://shaneplays.com/out-of-the-abyss-notes-3/#respond"><span class="leave-reply">Leave a reply</span></a> </div> </header> <div class="entry-content"> <p>This episode: The escape attempt finishes. What could Shane have done better to stay on track time wise? Also, is Out of the Abyss a good adventure for a first time DM to run? (Shane says no) <iframe loading="lazy" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rubNnQetWGE" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"> Link to the NPC stats PDF (very helfpul!): http://thethirdgames.com/2015/10/12/5e-out-of-the-abyss-jailbreak-npcs/ This is an ongoing series of ...

Out of the Abyss Notes #2

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This episode: More notes on running Chapter 1 Prisoners of the Drow and the dramatic escape attempt unfolds. Tips on allowing a player to play a blind character. Link to the NPC stats PDF (very helfpul!): http://thethirdgames.com/2015/10/12/5e-out-of-the-abyss-jailbreak-npcs/ This is an ongoing series of Shane's notes, thoughts and tips for running the D&D ...

Let’s Play Sword Coast Legends Story Mode #19

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This episode: We maraud the mausoleums of Luskan, fight vampires and skeletons, and complete a ritual to take us deeper into Hommet's personal quest. This a let's play of the single player campaign of Sword Coast Legends. Set in the lush and vibrant world of the Forgotten Realms, Sword Coast Legends offers ...

Let’s Play Star Wars The Old Republic Trooper #5

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This episode: We butt slam a bunch of propaganda officers, meet an idealistic journalist with his head screwed on a little loose, and blast some separatist leaders. It's all in good fun for the sake of the Republic. This is a let's play series of the Trooper story line in Star ...

Let’s Play Serpent in the Staglands #27

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This episode: More secrets of the Hallowed Grove are revealed, plus major story plot points come to light. We level up and leave the Hallowed Grove behind, having knocked out most of it and hopefully didn't miss anything critical. Join Shane as he plays through a hardcore computer RPG that has the mechanics and style of ...

Let’s Play Serpent in the Staglands #26

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This episode: We're finally starting to get the Hallowed Grove puzzles somewhat figured out, as well as deciphering native runes for numbers. More doors opened, and surprise surprise here's some harvesters! Join Shane as he plays through a hardcore computer RPG that has the mechanics and style of a 90s CRPG, and that's just dripping with ...

Let’s Play Serpent in the Staglands #25

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This episode: More progress in the Hallowed Grove, which continues to grow larger and more complicated. We manage to open a couple of puzzle doors. Join Shane as he plays through a hardcore computer RPG that has the mechanics and style of a 90s CRPG, and that's just dripping with beautiful atmosphere! Thanks for watching! </div> <footer class="entry-meta"> This entry was posted in <a href="https://shaneplays.com/category/crpg/" rel="category tag">CRPG</a>, <a href="https://shaneplays.com/category/fantasy/" rel="category tag">Fantasy</a>, <a href="https://shaneplays.com/category/gameplay/" rel="category tag">Gameplay</a>, <a href="https://shaneplays.com/category/lets-play/" rel="category tag">Let's Play</a>, <a href="https://shaneplays.com/category/rpg/" rel="category tag">RPG</a>, <a href="https://shaneplays.com/category/video/" rel="category tag">Video</a> on <a href="https://shaneplays.com/lets-play-serpent-in-the-staglands-25/" title="12:49 pm" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date" datetime="2016-02-07T12:49:21-06:00">February 7, 2016</time></a><span class="by-author"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://shaneplays.com/author/shane/" title="View all posts by Shane" rel="author">Shane</a></span></span>. </footer> </article> <article id="post-2002" class="post-2002 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-dd category-rpg category-uncategorized category-video"> <header class="entry-header"> <img width="624" height="361" src="https://i0.wp.com/shaneplays.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Out-of-the-Abyss-Notes-Title.png?fit=624%2C361&ssl=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="D&D Out of the Abyss Notes Title" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/shaneplays.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Out-of-the-Abyss-Notes-Title.png?w=743&ssl=1 743w, https://i0.wp.com/shaneplays.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Out-of-the-Abyss-Notes-Title.png?resize=400%2C231&ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/shaneplays.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Out-of-the-Abyss-Notes-Title.png?resize=624%2C361&ssl=1 624w" sizes="(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px" data-attachment-id="2003" data-permalink="https://shaneplays.com/out-of-the-abyss-notes-1/out-of-the-abyss-notes-title/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/shaneplays.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Out-of-the-Abyss-Notes-Title.png?fit=743%2C430&ssl=1" data-orig-size="743,430" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="D&D Out of the Abyss Notes Title" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/shaneplays.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Out-of-the-Abyss-Notes-Title.png?fit=400%2C231&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/shaneplays.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Out-of-the-Abyss-Notes-Title.png?fit=625%2C362&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" /> <h1 class="entry-title"> <a href="https://shaneplays.com/out-of-the-abyss-notes-1/" rel="bookmark">Out of the Abyss Notes #1</a> </h1> <div class="comments-link"> <a href="https://shaneplays.com/out-of-the-abyss-notes-1/#respond"><span class="leave-reply">Leave a reply</span></a> </div> </header> <div class="entry-content"> <p>This episode: Getting the group introduced to the adventure and first part of Chapter 1: Prisoners of the Drow. <iframe loading="lazy" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-J5QJFbyXWI" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"> Link to the NPC stats PDF (very helpful!): http://thethirdgames.com/2015/10/12/5e-out-of-the-abyss-jailbreak-npcs/ This is an ongoing series of Shane's notes, thoughts and tips for running the D&D adventure Out of the Abyss, which is the tabletop ...

Let’s Play Star Wars The Old Republic Trooper #4

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This episode: Effen reports corruption, takes in the sights and sounds of Mannett Point, and chooses his advanced class (Commando: Gunnery). This is a let's play series of the Trooper story line in Star Wars The Old Republic. Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ is the only massively-multiplayer online game with a Free-to-Play ...