Neverland: A Fantasy Role-Playing Setting

Neverland: A Fantasy Role-Playing Setting, crafted with meticulous care by Andrew Kolb, is an absolute must-have for all Dungeons & Dragons 5e enthusiasts. Delving into this fantasy supplement is like being transported back into the world of bedtime stories; only this time, it’s layered with darker, more mature undertones and geared towards sparking the imaginative fires of an older audience.At under $20 for a hardcover edition, Neverland not only presents excellent value for money, but it also offers a richness of content that truly outperforms its modest price tag. Every page is brimming with intricate lore and meticulously adapted tales that pay homage to the original Peter Pan story. This makes Neverland a setting not just for playing, but for immersing and losing oneself in.What sets this book apart is its unique approach to the hex crawl campaign, designed for sandbox exploration. Kolb meticulously crafts each hex as a self-contained narrative, providing a depth of world-building that is rarely seen. Each adventure carries echoes of Peter Pan and the Darling children's escapades, beautifully connecting the gaming experience to the iconic stories we all know and love.Neverland is stunningly illustrated, too. Every page invites the reader into a world of swashbuckling pirates, elusive mermaids, and flying children. The beautifully crafted visuals serve not just as eye-candy, but as key components in the storytelling and immersive experience, propelling adventurers further into the heart of this whimsical setting.For newcomers and seasoned RPG players alike, Neverland presents an unforgettable journey into a world of mischief and mystery. Whether it's engaging in a sword fight with pirates, encountering mermaids in enchanted lagoons, or facing off against a colossal crocodile, the opportunities for adventure are endless.In conclusion, Neverland: A Fantasy Role-Playing Setting is more than just an RPG supplement - it's an opportunity to relive and reshape an ageless tale of adventure and childhood wonders, this time with your own twist. It's time to grab your swords, prepare your spells, and embark on an adventure like no other. Prepare to create your own stories in Neverland; just remember to keep one eye on the horizon for mischievous shadows and ticking crocodiles!

I'm not sure when or exactly how I heard of "Neverland," but it was a few months back. I found an entry for it on Amazon and had been keeping my eye on it. When it was ready for sale, I quickly bought a copy.I bought it primarily because one can never have too many quality hexcrawls. Whether you use them as-is, modify them, or simply read them for inspiration, a well-done hexcrawl is a great thing for a DM to acquire. And make no mistake, this is a great hexcrawl! Others have already contributed very nice reviews, so I'll keep mine short. The art and layout is top-notch. It is not only visually appealing, it has been designed for use at the table. And the content is imaginative and of high quality. I am no particular fan of Peter Pan, the Lost Boys, or the Neverland concept generally. But you don't have to be in order for this book to be a worthwhile purchase, since it is chock full of great ideas, maps, monsters, NPCs and situations ... virtually all of which can be plumbed even if you don't intend to use Neverland as-is. But the final product is so awesome, really why wouldn't you?I dove right into this book after receiving it, and had a hard time setting it down. If you are looking for a really good hexcrawl, look no further. Oh, yes, and considering the price and the beautiful tome you'll hold in your hands: you simply can't beat it.

This is a pretty nifty module. I originally bought it to seed some ideas for my own Island campaign, but I actually want to run this as its own adventure sometime. This book is gorgeous, with cute illustrations, art, and text that really embrace the nursery book/fairy tale aesthetic. Lots of fodder for an adventure in a setting that is both nostalgic and more dangerous than you might think.The paper is good quality, glossy. Lots of maps and tables, encounter ideas, even narrative "stories" that you could use as plot hooks. There are several prepared character sheets, which might be great if you're starting a game with some new players. I was also thrilled to see a "centerfold" style, fold-out map in the back of the island in the back of the book.

DMing a tabletop RPG is a kind of a bucket-list item of mine, but I've got a wife and two kids with zero interest in role-play games...until Neverland. Surprise, surprise, suddenly everyone wants to fight pirates, hang out with mermaids and fairies, while hunting for treasure!This system is compatible with any 5E games but can easily be adjusted for any game system. The rules and stats are very streamlined. In fact, I would say this is more of a book of ideas than an actual game system, and that's fine. The content inside and the way the maps, creatures, factions, and general mood of Neverland are presented is gorgeous. This is a gorgeous book.If you like rpgs, buy this book.If you like Peter Pan, buy this book.Don't like rpgs, but enjoy art? Buy this book.Just buy this book. Its quality and content are worth far more than the actual price tag.

The content here is ridiculous for this price. It takes all the best bits of the Peter Pan canon and weaves them into something new, something a bit darker, something distinctly Dungeons and Dragons. There's a staggering amount of content within this book, and it's all vibrant, detailed, and beautifully illustrated. There's hexcrawling. There's dungeon maps. There's fascinating creatures and NPCs. There's a randomly generated mega-dungeon. There's a parallel universe to slip into through the cracks of Neverland. There's so much here, and it all remains faithful and true to the source material, while also (ironically) making it a bit more "grown up." This is the best $20 you could ever spend on an RPG sourcebook.

this book is a bit smaller in height than the other 5ed books, but the quality is way better. Nice thick paper, good thick binding, and amazing quality of content. The ilustrations are kinda minimalistic, but the content of the setting is very well thought and inspiring. The big crocodile for example is an actual living dungeon and there are maps here for it.If anything is lacking is actually a sample adventure or info about random adventures coming and itneracting with this place. That and some background info as how the characters ended up as they did. I mean, the little english kid became a lich. HOW!?

Ich kann nicht sagen, wie "spielbar" das Produkt wirklich ist, aber es ist wirklich schön gelungen. Organisation und Illustrationen sind 1a, es liest sich gut, und der Autor macht einen Super-Job, Peter Pan für eine D&D-Kampagne anzupassen.

Prodotto di ottima fattura, e con un design accattivante. Le illustrazioni sono evocative e in generale creano un'atmosfera magica e fiabesca, ma anche un po' creepy.Il libro contiene tutto il necessario per giocare l'avventura, eccezion fatta per il regolamento base. Il che è un bene, perché in realtà Neverland può essere giocato con diversi sistemi. Anzi, anche se in copertina vita D&D 5e, credo sia più adatto un sistema OSR come DCC.Volume attivato con un paio di danni dovuti al trasporto e alla confezione di Amazon davvero poco pratica per il trasporto di libri.

Pra quem manja de inglês esse vale muuuuito a pena.Primeiro: o preço está muito bom, tendo em vista a qualidade do material.Segundo: material de excelente qualidade, tanto como produto, como pelo conteúdo.Aqui você tem um livro de cenário completo, na Terra do Nunca, porém mais adulta que nunca, sem perder a magia original de Peter Pan.A qualidade do livro é incrivel, uma das coisas mais lindas que já vi, parece aqueles livros de contos de fadas antigos.A capa tem um soft touch muito gostoso, com foil localizado e um design meio art decó, Internamente o livro também é todo ilustrado dessa forma, exceto que as ilustrações das criaturas, lugares e NPCs é digital e quase monocromática, o que dá um tom moderno.São mais de 170 páginas em papel couchê de alta gramatura e uma cor amarelada que facilita a leitura. A encadernação é excelente.Sobre o conteúdo em si, o cenário é feito para 5e de D&D, mas as regras são facilmente aplicáveis em qualquer jogo OSR, visto que as mecânicas são muito simples.O livro inicia apresentando o mundo, qual o tema do jogo e o que aconteceu desde a história original. Explica o funcionamento da exploração (por hexágonos, bastante influenciado pelo excelente Hot Spring Islands - não conhece!?? Corre lá!), tempo, locais, NPCs, Magia, etc.O capítulo seguinte apresenta os personagens (NPCs, monstros, criaturas, etc.), aqui o autor expande bastante o cenário original.Depois temos a Ilha em si, e aqui há uma aula de diagramação. Cada página tem um hexágono da ilha desenhado, tabelas de encontros aleatórios e de exploração e um diagrama mostrando os hex vizinhos... facilita demais a vida do mestre!O próximo capitulo trata de Elphame (não ou entrar em detalhes pois é spoiler, mas é muito interessante essa parte).Depois temos os Recursos: onde brilha a influência OSR! Mapas e Tabelas até enjoar! Não vou nem citar porque só tem coisa boa!No último capítulo tem os Contos da Terra do Nunca, escritos em formato de contos de fadas, para dar o tom do cenário, são várias pequenas histórias, que podem servir de inspiração ou usadas como handouts para os jogadores.Ao final também temos algumas fichas prontas (5e mas com algumas diferenças para o cenário) destacáveis, mas que claro, nunca iremos destacar hahaha. E um mapa dobrado da ilha.Ufa! Pode ir sem medo, vale cada centavo! Não vejo a hora de colocar isso para meu grupo de jogadores.

Great book, as a tool for running a game and as an art object to enjoy. I'm a longtime gamer, and the material is lots of stuff that I can use for my group, in a field where too many books are bogged down with yet more players options that I don't really need. I have characters, I just need places for them to go, things for them to find and things for them to use. This book does that beautifully, and in that great OSR style that modern mainstream games are usually missing - the hexcrawl map with different encounters in different areas, with tables of things to encounter, to keep the experience fresh so the players could use it for many games and not get bored. I found it through a YouTube review by Questing Beast, and just knew I needed it. Great stuff, and the quality and format are a treat - so I want th hardcopy and not just the PDF.I do want to see an expansion of the book - the idea of adding the treefolk to avoid negative stereotypes of indigenous peoples as portrayed by the novel Peter Pan, was a great idea; however, I'd like to see what Kolb comes up with if he consults with indigenous creators, to see if the Indians of Neverland could even be included, as Kolb's got a great art style and strong game design instincts. And I'd like to see just... more stuff in Neverland, but that's likely because I'm getting all manner of ideas just knowing this book exists, and more now that I have it.I'm also interested in seeing what he does with game products generally, and would not be opposed to his working on material that can work with this, like Oz or Wonderland - as it's not just a gazeteer but does so by way of lots of crunch I can actually use at the table. Of course, I'm happy to be surprised by just about anything if he's got something different, and will be planning on watching his work moving forward. This format of product would be great generally, and I hope it becomes a template other creators use. No idea how the publishers managed the high quality with the low price point - feels like an Andrew Lang fairy tale book!My first thought of improvement for the next time around would be the fiction, as it looks great but takes up a good chunk of the back with its large font size and spacing - looks just like the actual Peter Pan novel, though I would have been happy with a small side booklet so I can use the main one for reference at the table.Really it's me being hungry for more content!!! I would have been happy with a dozen more locations, monsters, even tables of treasures and nicknacks to be found around the island. I feel like this book did the right thing providing the GM with an arsenal of fun tables to use to answer random questions, so keep it coming!Great work by everyone. I'm going to be loud about it to my gamer friends, so I get to see more material down the road. We're playing through a Grimm fairy tale sort of setting, so this format of book and this topic are a bullseye.