Ep. 8: Secrets of the Inner Sanctum

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The Proving Grounds

JCServant

24 episodes

6 days ago

Welcome to The Proving Grounds, a gaming club that focuses on the RPG genres that started it all. We cover CRPGs, Blobbers, and Traditional Roguelikes from the 1980s through today! Brought to you by Phil (JCServant), a DM of nearly four decades, we discuss the game design, mechanics, and more that make these genres so fun and addictive!

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Ep. 8: Secrets of the Inner Sanctum

The Proving Grounds

44 minutes 2 seconds

4 months ago

Ep. 8: Secrets of the Inner Sanctum

🧠 Secrets, Mods, and the Future of CRPGs
In episode 8 of The Proving Grounds, Phil aka JCServant dives into the classic Might and Magic Book One: Secret of the Inner Sanctum—a foundational blobber that helped define the genre. We explore its design, legacy, and what made it stand out in 1986. Then it’s on to GOG’s brand-new Mod Program, a curated collection of fan-favorite mods made easy to install. Finally, Phil tackles big questions from the community: Is the CRPG renaissance fading? And is Baldur’s Gate 1 still a good starting point for beginners?
If you love old-school adventuring, crunchy mechanics, and a dash of chaos, this one’s for you.