Building Heroes, Breaking Dice, and Blaming Foundry VTT” (A deep dive into character creation for the Stormlight Archive RPG, with more heroic paths than your GM bargained for.)
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Show Notes
In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts dive into the nuts and bolts of Stormlight RPG character creation. Whether you’re building in Foundry VTT, or just curious about the mechanics of the Stormlight Archive role-playing game, this episode covers everything from choosing ancestries and cultures to shaping heroic paths, distributing attributes, and developing personal goals.
Along the way, expect plenty of humor, a few strong opinions about TTRPG character building, and some good-natured roasting of dice that never roll high enough. The crew emphasizes how collaborative character development in tabletop RPGs creates better stories, and why the Cosmere setting makes role-play more immersive.
You’ll hear practical insights into how ancestry and culture choices impact gameplay, why attributes and skills are essential for effective character building, and how heroic paths in the Stormlight Archive RPG add unique abilities and playstyles. Plus, they dig into why Foundry VTT tools for Stormlight RPG make the whole process smoother, even if you occasionally click the wrong button and accidentally delete your character sheet.
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