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hellorobc's review
4.0
Faithful to the acclaimed original Symbaroum game system, this excellent 5E adaptation brings their dark, dangerous, richly detailed fantasy system to the masses. There’s not just a new setting here, which is a notable achievement on its own, but also new origins, classes, and a magic system based on the concept of corruption, an "insidious force that twists the mind and sours the spirit.” It’s D&D with a decidedly darker, deadlier twist. Once again, Martin Grip’s illustrations and the overall visual design of the book is beautiful, evocative, and inspiring. Check out the accompanying Gamemaster’s Guide and Bestiary too! An adventure compendium is coming in early 2023.
I’ve read both versions of Symbaroum, and think the original system edges out this 5E adaptation, but the latter has the undeniable advantage of using a core game system most of us are already familiar with. I don’t think you can go wrong with either.
I’ve read both versions of Symbaroum, and think the original system edges out this 5E adaptation, but the latter has the undeniable advantage of using a core game system most of us are already familiar with. I don’t think you can go wrong with either.