Publisher: Exalted Funeral
Authors: Ben Costa and James Parks
Artists: Ben Costa, Justin Gerard, Sean Kiernan, Anneliese Mak, Sam Mameli, Rosario Méndez, and Rob Gatto
Year: 2023
Genre: All ages fantasy RPG set in the world of the Dungeoneer Adventures and Rickety Stitch graphic novels
Pages: 256 pages
MSRP: $40.00 for the hardcover (with PDF) or as part of the deluxe box set for an MSRP of $150.00. The PDF is available for $15.00
I share my review of the core rulebook for the Land of Eem roleplaying game from Exalted Funeral and Star & Flame Games. Written by Ben Costa and James Parks, the game is set in the world of the Dungeoneering Adventures YA novels and Rickety Stitch graphic novels.
SUMMARY
I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of depth contained in Land of Eem; don't be fooled into thinking this is a game for kids simply because of the art style. It is an all ages game though, and one which I believe people will enjoy quite a lot. There are a lot of mechanics from other TTRPGs mashed together but, thankfully, they fit nicely. I do wish there was more setting information in the core rulebook. Sure, there's The Mucklands campaign book - which is available separately or as part of the deluxe box set - but I believe gamers might just pick up this book to check things out and be disappointed there isn't more about the actual land of Land of Eem. Regardless, I can see having an absolute blast playing this game.
Summary
I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of depth contained in Land of Eem; don't be fooled into thinking this is a game for kids simply because of the art style. It is an all ages game though, and one which I believe people will enjoy quite a lot. There are a lot of mechanics from other TTRPGs mashed together but, thankfully, they fit nicely. I do wish there was more setting information in the core rulebook. Sure, there's The Mucklands campaign book - which is available separately or as part of the deluxe box set - but I believe gamers might just pick up this book to check things out and be disappointed there isn't more about the actual land of Land of Eem. Regardless, I can see having an absolute blast playing this game.
Founder/Editor-in-chief of The Gaming Gang website and host of The Gaming Gang Dispatch and other TGG media for fifteen years, Jeff takes on any and all sorts of games but is especially ready to tackle roleplaying games and strategy games. He's been involved with the hobby since he was just a wee grade school lad, over four decades ago.
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