Overview
Shadowdark RPG is a modern masterpiece of old school fantasy tabletop gaming, created by Kelsey Dionne and published by The Arcane Library in 2023. It blends the lethal, dungeon crawling spirit of the
Old School Renaissance 
https://groupfinder.eu/library/old-school-renaissance-osr-2000 with streamlined, modernized mechanics inspired by the
fifth edition of Dungeons & Dragons https://groupfinder.eu/library/dungeons-dragons-5e-2014 .
Description
In Shadowdark, players are adventurers delving into tombs and ancient underground cities in search of gold and glory. The game is highly lethal, emphasizing player skill, resource management and creative problem solving over character sheet abilities. The dark is a physical, terrifying presence and making sure keeping the light on, is beyond vital to survival.
System Overview & Key Features
Real Time Torches
Torches last exactly one hour of real time. The Game Master sets a physical timer at the table. When the timer runs out, the light goes out, and the characters are plunged into total darkness where deadly monsters thrive.
Familiar d20 Mechanics
The core system uses a standard 20 sided die (d20) with advantage and disadvantage, making it incredibly easy for modern players to pick up. However, modifiers are kept extremely low to maintain a grounded feel.
Randomized Character Growth
Instead of picking from a massive list of feats or skills when leveling up, players roll a random talent on their class table. This speeds up character creation and forces players to adapt to the unique strengths of their adventurer.
Slot Based Inventory
Encumbrance is simple and strict. Characters have a number of inventory slots equal to their Strength score or a minimum of ten. Every item, from a sword to a torch, takes up exactly one slot, making resource management important.
Additional links
thearcanelibrary.com/pages/shadowdark https://thearcanelibrary.com/pages/shadowdark - Official The Arcane Library website
shadowdarklings.net https://shadowdarklings.net - Shadowdarklings (An excellent online character creator)