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Classic supernatural slasher done right! The cover truly sells it! OSR veterans would have no problem running a short session with this module, but I think I would struggle a bit. If I ran this, I'd probably use Violence instead of LH. Really cool setting and premise overall!
Thank you for the kind words.
Damn, this one is dark- perfectly bisecting America’s evil history & our wondrously gory cinema with a single hefty axe stroke! I loved it, and the Frontiersman’s whole deal with the heads. Like the ideal horror flick; short, sweet, & diving right into the good stuff without delay. Great job!
This is a dsrk and thematic setup. I like the Weeping Angel mechanic of the monster.
Perhaps I just don’t know the systems mechanics and this would already be in the rules, but I would’ve appreciated a column in the doom table what the citizens, officials and the sheriff do in reaction to the murders and such.
VERY atmospheric and very nicely illustrated/laid out.
Love the theme, I think it can be a cowboy-themed horror adventure. Just lately one of my players asked me "There is a lot of Victorian Horror story, but I've never seen an American Frontier horror adventure." And this adventure nailed it.
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Slasher style horror? COUNT ME IN! Great layout work from liminal horror style fits the theme nicely.
the frontiersman is scary when it's in a silhouette. I love liminal horror!
Could see this being an excellent spooky one shot. Layout is clean and the silhouette of the frontiersman is really menacing. The background and setup were great too, excellent work :)
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A lot of good info was packed into this adventure in the limited space while still remaining easy to digest and reference! A fun premise for a Liminal Horror adventure that seems really easy to run and hook the players into
really cool direction your took, can definitely see the inspirations. I might have to check out Liminal Horror, looks neat!
I love the idea of modern settlers being literally haunted by the people who came before them. Because it's true! Great horror premise. I don't know the system that well but from an inexperienced perspective, I think it would be cool to frontload the problem a bit more. But that's a small thing.
This is a very skilled distillation of all that makes the stalker enemy type and the classic slasher villain of the 80's, what they are.
If the Liminal Horror rules or a primer had room in the layout this could almost be considered a complete play resource which is to be applauded.
Set up, hook, history, and a ticking clock (which is so crucial for this kind of one-shot material) and I really think you have an easy pickup for Liminal Horror enjoyers.
Nice job!
Thank you. That was really nice to say.
I love the writing, the frontiersman sounds awesome and horrific to play with. Good, clean, concise layout too!
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This adventure is solid, clean, and effective. Love it. Everything is crystal clear, I love the descriptions of the key npcs and places, and that frontiersman is straight up terrifying. What an evocative entry. Superb job!
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The head-stealing feature is creepy!
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