Veins of the Earth: OSR DnD Underdark Book Review

Veins of the Earth is a LotFP underdark campaign setting. It provides new underdark races, lore and mechanics for making the darkness below the earth come alive.
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[Jack_OLanterns]

When QuestingBeast puts up a video.

1. read title
2. find book online
3. buy said book in print
4. watch video.
5. not be disappointed in my RPG consumerism
6. book arrives.
7. try to find space for new book in my office

[BrooksSligh]

Oh man you absolute MONSTER. This (along with the Hot Springs Island books) is one of those books that I'm just losing my mind over. I swear your channel is going to bankrupt me...

[Yora]

I am always amazed again when I remember that Patrick's first RPG ever was D&D 4th edition. He came into these games very late but quickly became the most original creator of new material. Perhaps being unburdened by decades of established tradition was what enabled him to really go where no writers had gone before.

[golaren]

I like the mechanic regarding light, especially the conversion of light as a measurement of distance. Reminds me of cultural studies in Sweden before the industrialisation of agriculture were farmers and other people in the country side measured time not by a wach but by how long a cow could travel before needing water, or how large an area of grass was needed to feed a sheep. I wonder in what way the relation to time affects the psyche of the people. /sry for any misspellings.

[AEB]

Just a note - and obviously in a fantasy setting things don't need to function like on Earth - but heat is an issue rather than hyperthermia the deeper you travel due to the limited ability of underground systems to discharge heat. This is due to heat rising from the mantle and core. The deepest mines on Earth need special systems to deal with 50 degrees C / 122 degrees F temperatures and 100% humidity (or even hotter). But this heat provides part of the energy lifeforms need in an environment with no access to the sunlight, the rest being supplied by chemical energy.

So the Underdark should be more hot and steamy, basically tropical, rather than frigid.

[jeremytitus]

This is among the most beautiful RPG products (of any kind; book, miniature, dice, terrain) that I have ever held in my hands.

[mikegould]

Playing Out of the Abyss, and thinking this would add so much more to it.

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The idea of the Lume as a universal currency of the Underdark is just plain marvelous!

[c-bass]

This book now sells for $350.00 on ebay. I really like this book but I will have to wait for a kickstarter re-launch or just print it myself. Crazy the value on this book. I saw copies selling for $750.00

[szymonskalka]

Patrick Stuart is an unsung genius. The different types of dark, the 3D mapping of it, the horrific monsters, races, and then the art...oh I am mining the art for the Reigar in D&D. Can't recommend the writing in this book enough.

[xaosbob]

After the first few minutes, I started skipping ahead so I wouldn't spoil the book. I have been looking for an overview/review just like this for ages, and now I know...I want this book. Thank you, man.

[adrianbayless]

This book really is amazing. One of the best and most inspiring RPG things I've ever read. And it's because of this review and this channel and this Ben that I found it. Thank you, Ben!

[tylamcgilverson]

You are quickly becoming one of my favorite dndtubers

[jchart]

Wow. Very cool. I might have to get one of these printed and coilbound. I have to admit, the art of Scrap Princess never really grabbed me until I saw this video. He did some awesome work in this one. I'll have to watch for more of this illustrations in other books.

[GripTightThin]

Started reading Veins of the Earth last night. Some of the most original and creative ideas I have seen in years.

[HikkiNeetNeko]

Just discovered your channel. Love your review! Can't wait to received my Veins of the Earth copy.

Keep up the great work!

[BRadl]

This looks incredible. I think I need this book... I wonder how well it would work with the Eyes of the stone theif adventure?

[bluebotic]

The book looks awesome. Great review. I like your clear and concise no-nonsense presentation style. Thanks!

[Licjr]

Patrick Stuart and Patrick Stewart are not the same guy. The more you know

[questwise]

Great stuff, sir! I was on the fence about this book, but am now looking forward to getting my hands on a copy.