Against the Gloom RPG

The collaborative dice mechanics really shine when your party starts weaving a playlist into the story—I’ve never felt more connected to a group dynamic in a TTRPG. The way it frames chosen family against the void is both heartbreaking and uplifting, and it’s been a weekly ritual my friends actually

I was a little skeptical about the music and dice combo, but building a playlist to fight the Gloom with my group was surprisingly immersive. The collaborative storytelling really shines when everyone picks a song for their character.

The music-as-mechanics angle is what sold me—building a playlist that actually ties into your dice rolls makes every session feel personal. I’ve run it with five players and the group cohesion it creates is genuinely special, though the rulebook could use a bit more guidance on pacing longer campaig