Ring Side Report-RPG Review of Crawl! #10

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Product- Crawl! #10 (Fanzine) Producer- Stray Couches Press Price-$3 here http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/133560/Crawl-fanzine-no-10 System- DCC RPG TL;DR- Class options for demi-humans! 100%

Basics-Crawl! is the semi-official fanzine of the DCCRPG. This month its options for demi-humans. Instead of the basic race as level options frorm the main DCCRPG , this book presents Dwarven Priest, Elven rogue, Halfling burglar, and Halfling champion (fighter) as options for Dwarves, Elves, and Halflings. The book also presents a system to take half levels or multiclass and the random stats tables for height, weight, build, hair type, eye color, and other physical features.

Mechanics or crunch- The one thing DCCRPG needs more of is options. This is not a universal opinion, but I know I want more books for this system. The class options here are still fairly balanced, and things I'd allow at my table. If you want more options for your dwarf, this is worth a look. Also, even the tables to add to your character are random, so you get more options, but don't lose the randomness that is pervasive in the system. 5/5

Theme or Fluff-I know it's not in the OSR spirit, but I don't want to grow up to be a dwarf! I like the idea of race shaping your character, but I want more options for that character. This gives a few more options for what your characters can be instead of the basic dwarf has to be a dwarf idea from old school gaming. The classes still fit the mold for DCCRPG, so they don't stick out badly but really just add to the world. The last half of the book is random tables to make your character more of a living person, not just a few stats, so that is great for story and character building as well. 5/5

Execution- All too often a fanzine will be crap because its one guy in a basement. This one is not one of those. This is well done with the same layout, art, and style of the DCCRPG main book. It's a quick read that's priced right for its content and size. 5/5

Summary-Want some quick options for your demi-humans? Get the book. Want some ways to build your character a bit more than just a few stats? Get the book. Want more DCCRPG? GET THE BOOK! My only problem is I'd like MORE class options, but for three bucks, I'm ok with what I get in this book. Hopefully, we will see the more options like this soon. 100%

I really liked Crawl #10 a lot.The added class options were well done and a much have.The half level option was ok,not what I am looking for but I'm sure many will love it. Not just a Pretty face was well done and fun if your into the random generation thing(and frankly that's huge in DCCRPG.

The artwork is great! Love the front cover one the best.

My only complaint is that I can't seem to print out the class for my DCCRPG binder. My guess is that will be fixed soon but as of now,printing is disabled. Gave it five stars because this is really one of the best crawls I think and a must have. If only I could print it!