The book is essentially a 44 page monster manual of Mushroom Mans (how Raggi refers to them) and other creatures related to them. There are eight different varieties of Mushroom Mans (not counting the Mushroom King). Quite a bit of information is presented about what happens when you eat a Mushroom Man. Typically it's quite beneficial, other than causing the occasional magic psychedelic trip. In addition to the humanoid shrooms, there are several fungal animals and creatures related to their life cycle. After the monster write-ups there are two pages of shroom-based magic items and finally a Mushroom Mans player character class.
This book is entertaining and is definitely a good addition to OSR games. However, other than the constant references to consuming sentient creatures, it doesn't feel like a Lamentations of the Flame Princess book. I mean it's good and weird, but it just seems really odd when mixed with the early modern era aesthetic of Lamentations. This feels more like a classic fantasy kind of book. I also found the inclusion of a Mushroom Man class to be particularly odd considering the playtest info for the next version of the game is getting rid of dwarves, halflings, and elves. Then again, this is Raggi's game and he can do whatever the fuck he wants with it.Who am I to question it?
Personally I think I might include Mushroom Mans into the mix the next time I run Keep on the Borderlands. One of the side tunnels in the Caves of Chaos would be the perfect place to start a Mushroom Mans incursion. Also, if you're running Spores of the Sad Shroom, this book would be a great way to flesh out the adventure more.
This book is entertaining and is definitely a good addition to OSR games. However, other than the constant references to consuming sentient creatures, it doesn't feel like a Lamentations of the Flame Princess book. I mean it's good and weird, but it just seems really odd when mixed with the early modern era aesthetic of Lamentations. This feels more like a classic fantasy kind of book. I also found the inclusion of a Mushroom Man class to be particularly odd considering the playtest info for the next version of the game is getting rid of dwarves, halflings, and elves. Then again, this is Raggi's game and he can do whatever the fuck he wants with it.Who am I to question it?
Personally I think I might include Mushroom Mans into the mix the next time I run Keep on the Borderlands. One of the side tunnels in the Caves of Chaos would be the perfect place to start a Mushroom Mans incursion. Also, if you're running Spores of the Sad Shroom, this book would be a great way to flesh out the adventure more.
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