Rangers of Shadow Deep is a solo and co-operative tabletop miniatures game from the creator of Frostrgrave and Stargrave, Joe McCullough. Joe was a recent guest on the podcast and you can listen to the episode with him right here. 

One game we didn't spend much time talking about on that episode was Rangers of Shadow Deep. Fear not though, because we give it our full and undivided attention this time around. I'm joined once again by Robert who helped me talk through the Song of Blades & Heroes rulebook on a previous episode. 

Firstly, we delve into the lore and fluff of Rangers of Shadow Deep. Like any of Joe McCullough's games, there is a loose setting, but no attempt to micro-manage the storyworld. A lot is left up to your own imagination, creativity, and miniature collection.

Then we take a look at the turn sequence, before moving on to the ins and outs of creating your Ranger. This is the character that represents you on the tabletop, and there are many ways to customise them via their stats, skills, heroic abilities, weapons and equipment, and range of spells.

Your Ranger doesn't need to venture into the Shadow Deep alone either. You'll find a list of potential companions who can join you on your quests and missions. These range from naive recruits and enthusiastic hounds, to ferocious barbarians, knights, and templars.

Next, we have a peek at the opening scenario in Rangers of Shadow Deep. "Deserted Village" sees us investigating the disappearance of one of our comrades. Do we find him alive, or are we confronted with a gang of zombies, rats, and giant spiders instead? You'll need to pick up the game and find out for yourself!

Finally, we look over a handful of minis that'll act as potential Rangers in our first campaign. The Knight, Druid, Assassin, and Half-Orc Assassin were purchased from Otherworld Miniatures.

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