Rotblack Sludge | Learn to Play MÖRK BORG

Creating your character

You may either select from a list of pre-gens or create your own character by rolling at the beginning of the session. It is an almost absurdly easy process and doesn't matter much. Remember, you are SCUM, and your character is most likely doomed anyway. Try not to think about it. You may also create a character in advance of the session here and export: https://scvmbirther.makedatanotlore.dev/

Preparing for the session

Prepare for the apocalypse by downloading the absolutely free MÖRK BORG BARE BONES edition direct from the publisher: https://morkborg.com/content/ Welcome to MÖRK BORG. To keep onboarding smooth and get into play without delay, complete the steps below before the session. Nothing here is difficult, but doing it ahead of time avoids technical friction once we begin. What we are using • Foundry: the virtual tabletop where the game takes place • Discord: https://discord.gg/pw262FFCFy Preparation Steps You will receive a direct invitation link to the Foundry game. Open the link in a browser. No account is required. A password will be provided. If you are unfamiliar with Foundry, review the basics here: https://foundryvtt.com/article/player-orientation/ Optional, but useful • Use Chrome or Firefox for best performance • Headphones recommended • Join Discord before the session to confirm audio works Once inside Foundry, you will only need to move your token, roll when prompted, and follow along. Everything else will be handled in the session.

What Dan brings to the table

Rotblack Sludge is an intense MÖRK BORG dungeon crawl, complete with a quick rules reference, guidance, music, atmosphere, a map with dynamic lighting, and horrible secrets. We will be using the Foundry implementation of the system, which allows for some automation in the character sheets, but will require some bookkeeping and manual tracking. The rules are simple in the OSR-style rules, and the scenario is designed to help you learn them. I will be providing a quick rules overview and reference sheet, atmosphere, NPC voices, nasty surprises, and certain doom.

Homebrew rules

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How Dan creates a safe table

This is a grim, dark, and nihilistic game and setting. MÖRK BORG leans into extreme violence, decay, and hopelessness, often described as the death metal of tabletop RPGs. Characters may be subjected to brutal, unfair, and often senseless circumstances. Because of that, we will discuss potential triggers before we begin and make sure everyone is comfortable with the tone and content. That said, the intention is not to create a traumatic experience. The setting is a stylized, almost exaggerated exploration of dark fantasy themes, and part of the fun lies in the harsh, disposable nature of the characters and the unpredictability of their fate. The tone in the fiction may be horrific, but the experience at the table should remain enjoyable, absurd at times, and ultimately lighthearted. Player comfort is always the priority. We will be using a Foundry module called Table Safety, which allows any player to pause play at any time, skip content, or raise a concern without explanation. You are always free to step away, message privately, or redirect the scene if something becomes too intense.