The Problem with Fear Checks in D&D, Call of Cthulhu, and other RPGs (#270)

34K views • 4 years ago • 10:18 Fear Checks don't really work in D&D. Professor Dungeonmaster analyzes why, discusses alternative mechanics such as those found in Call of Cthulhu, and offers tips for making any TTRPG more frightening. ELDRITCH HACK: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/386049/Eldritch-Hack DEATHBRINGER RPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/396879/Deathbringer-RPG Get a DEATHBRINGER T-shirt! https://dungeoncraft.creator-spring.com Warhammer: Enemy in Shadows: https://www.amazon.com/Cubicle-7-CB72406-Accessories/dp/0857443453/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=cubicle+7&qid=1660068398&sr=8-9 DungeonCraft Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonCraftYouTube Dungeoncraft Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/groups/1620296361377654/ "Fury of the Dragon's Breath" by Peter Crowley Bandcamp : http://petercrowley.bandcamp.com/