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product_id: 589266071
title: "Gathering Darkness (Core Game) Tabletop Roleplaying App-Assisted Game Master, Open Hero Creation System with 100+ Hours of Adventure, 1 to 4 Players, for Ages 13 and Up"
brand: "pericle"
price: "NT$12760"
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category: "Pericle"
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# 100+ hours immersive gameplay Breathtaking art & animated cutscenes Classless open hero creation system Gathering Darkness (Core Game) Tabletop Roleplaying App-Assisted Game Master, Open Hero Creation System with 100+ Hours of Adventure, 1 to 4 Players, for Ages 13 and Up

**Brand:** pericle
**Price:** NT$12760
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎲 Level up your game nights with Pericle—where epic stories and solo quests collide!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Gathering Darkness (Core Game) Tabletop Roleplaying App-Assisted Game Master, Open Hero Creation System with 100+ Hours of Adventure, 1 to 4 Players, for Ages 13 and Up by pericle
- **How much does it cost?** NT$12760 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/589266071-gathering-darkness-core-game-tabletop-roleplaying-app-assisted-game-master)

## Best For

- pericle enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pericle brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Create Your Unique Legend:** Build and customize heroes on the fly with a flexible, classless system—switch builds mid-campaign effortlessly.
- • **Solo or Squad, Always Ready:** Perfect for 1 to 4 players, ideal when your gaming group can’t gather—play solo or invite friends anytime.
- • **Endless Adventure, Zero Downtime:** Dive into 100+ hours of rich, branching storylines that evolve with your choices—no Game Master needed.
- • **Tactical Tabletop Combat Simplified:** Engage in strategic battles with easy setup and AI-controlled enemies, making every session a thrilling challenge.
- • **Cinematic Campaigns at Your Fingertips:** Experience Pericle through stunning art, original soundtrack, and immersive narration powered by the Loremaster app.

## Overview

Gathering Darkness is an app-assisted tabletop RPG designed for 1-4 players aged 13+, featuring over 100 hours of branching adventures in the world of Pericle. Powered by the Loremaster software engine, it delivers cinematic storytelling with animated cutscenes, original music, and AI-driven combat. Its open, classless hero creation system allows unparalleled character customization, perfect for busy millennials craving flexible, immersive gameplay without the need for a Game Master.

## Description

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Review: May seem pricey, but here is why it is worth it! - I am a cognitive scientist who researchers trauma and resilience. And after a pretty rough and stressful 5 or 6 years, I wanted a way to avoid television, cut way back on screen time, and detoxify my mind a bit. Enter Pericle. I have lways loved games. But my busy schedule - and my friends' busy schedules - made game nights, especially for detailed RPG campaigns impossible. The thing about Pericle is that it is an absolute BLAST to play solo! And if you start a campaign solo, you can add friends and family from time to time and it works seamlessly. You can even cswap out characters, either pregenerated or original. Speaking of characters; the character creation flexibility in this game is off the charts. I have never played a game with such an open-ended character generating mechanic. Just brilliant. The artwork and quality of the game components is very good. Long Dog did not skimp on this game. The Loremaster (an included web-based app) guides your campaign - so no need for detailed planning, and no one has to do all the work to make sure the party has fun. Everyone plays! The apps art, music, narration, and helpful, intuitive interface make this a simple game to learn. Yes, there is a small (but steep) learning curve regarding combat mechanics - but the game is combat heavy, so you get the basics down very quickly. Resource collection is nicely balanced, and combat is varied and interesting. Typically, my play sessions are an hour or two, but there are logical breaks every 30-45 minutes which is perfect. However, even if you have to pause in the middle of combat, Loremaster remembers where you are. Take a picture of the board on your phone. Put the game away if you have to and come back later. Bottom line: The price may seem high, but if you look at bog box games, it isn't. Read the product description and see how many mini-standees come in this game. There are over 50 map boards as well! You can also count on at least 60-70 hours of play, even if you skip sidequests (but don't - they are worth it). The game is immersive and of superior quality. Gameplay is surprisingly flexible as well. $160 is a lot for a game. But if you play video games on a console, Pericle becomes even more of a bargain - and you get to actually engage your brain.
Review: Absolutely loving it! - I just made it through the opening section of the game and I am having a blast! I've been playing D&D for a few years but recently wanted to game solo, this system perfectly met my needs! Not only that, I still found gameplay to be exciting even though there was no one else rolling the dice with me. I noticed one commentator said that for the price, there was too little in the box. I really cannot agree with that. Considering the cost of goods and services these days, the amount of stuff included is very much in line with the costs. As an example, the D&D Core Ruleset bundle is $123, and that comes with no gameplay materials at all! Here, there are just under 30 double sided map boards, according to the description its 50 maps total (some of them combine to make a larger map). They are absolutely reusable too for other game systems. D&D is generally played on a square grid but can be played on hex, so I can use them for D&D in the future. Same with the acrylic standees. That doesn't mention the hidden costs, the online app. It comes with music and voice acting to narrate the campaign and guide you through the adventure. Without it, you could not get a DM-less experience. I will be honest and say - It is very far from perfect. At times it feels like a beta product in early access testing, but I still found it to be more than just usable. It guided me through the opening hours of the experience well enough. As a software engineer, I know an online system like that is not simple or cheap to implement. I hope Pericle gets enough traction so that they could invest in making it better. On the topic of difficulty and complexity: These style of games have a tendency to be complex, requiring many hours of reading the rulebook and speaking to someone with experience to help explain it all. Pericle is on the lighter side of this spectrum. The rulebook is relatively thin, far smaller than the rulebooks for games like D&D, Pathfinder, or Cyberpunk Red. However, there is still considerable complexity. The system is very different from D&D, and it does not start making sense until you start playing. There is an active Discord community that I strongly recommend joining. The game designers themselves regularly respond to questions and answered all the points I was confused about. If you (or the person you plan to get this for) are not someone who is patient enough to sit through complex game mechanics, reread the rules several times, and ask questions in an online forum, then this might not be the game system for you. As far as packaging, the game box was torn on the side. That's not really something I personally care about, the gameplay materials inside were all in perfect condition, but many people do care about these things so I thought it worth mentioning. Also, I bought the Pericle Logbook as well, separately. That almost felt like a scam. Its 20 little pages. You can buy a 200 page notebook for half the price. Don't pick that up. This base game however, I wholeheartedly recommend!

## Features

- No Game Master Required: Play solo or with friends, perfect for when your full gaming group isn't available.
- Loremaster Software Engine: Experience the world of Pericle through Loremaster, which presents the Gathering Darkness campaign through rich narratives, animated cutscenes, breathtaking art, and an original soundtrack.
- Choose Your Path: The world is rich with history, culture, factions, politics, religions, and NPCs. Most importantly, Loremaster’s branching storylines change according to player choice - your decisions shape the world of Pericle!
- Hero Creation: Classless creation system allows you to build unique characters. Change heroes or builds mid-campaign. 5 pre-generated heroes available for beginners.
- Tabletop Combat: Strategic mechanics for tactical combat with enemies controlled by Loremaster. Easy setup and takedown.
- Hours of Gameplay: ~1 hour to play each session, 100+ hours of gameplay to finish the Gathering Darkness campaign. Ideal for small groups & when your traditional RPG gaming group can't play.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CMXN1SXH |
| Best Sellers Rank | #122,768 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #3,132 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (97) |
| Item Weight | 11.44 pounds |
| Item model number | LDG0100 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Long Dog Games |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 13 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 14.4 x 12.5 x 3.9 inches |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ May seem pricey, but here is why it is worth it!
*by M***T on October 31, 2024*

I am a cognitive scientist who researchers trauma and resilience. And after a pretty rough and stressful 5 or 6 years, I wanted a way to avoid television, cut way back on screen time, and detoxify my mind a bit. Enter Pericle. I have lways loved games. But my busy schedule - and my friends' busy schedules - made game nights, especially for detailed RPG campaigns impossible. The thing about Pericle is that it is an absolute BLAST to play solo! And if you start a campaign solo, you can add friends and family from time to time and it works seamlessly. You can even cswap out characters, either pregenerated or original. Speaking of characters; the character creation flexibility in this game is off the charts. I have never played a game with such an open-ended character generating mechanic. Just brilliant. The artwork and quality of the game components is very good. Long Dog did not skimp on this game. The Loremaster (an included web-based app) guides your campaign - so no need for detailed planning, and no one has to do all the work to make sure the party has fun. Everyone plays! The apps art, music, narration, and helpful, intuitive interface make this a simple game to learn. Yes, there is a small (but steep) learning curve regarding combat mechanics - but the game is combat heavy, so you get the basics down very quickly. Resource collection is nicely balanced, and combat is varied and interesting. Typically, my play sessions are an hour or two, but there are logical breaks every 30-45 minutes which is perfect. However, even if you have to pause in the middle of combat, Loremaster remembers where you are. Take a picture of the board on your phone. Put the game away if you have to and come back later. Bottom line: The price may seem high, but if you look at bog box games, it isn't. Read the product description and see how many mini-standees come in this game. There are over 50 map boards as well! You can also count on at least 60-70 hours of play, even if you skip sidequests (but don't - they are worth it). The game is immersive and of superior quality. Gameplay is surprisingly flexible as well. $160 is a lot for a game. But if you play video games on a console, Pericle becomes even more of a bargain - and you get to actually engage your brain.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely loving it!
*by A***Y on January 4, 2025*

I just made it through the opening section of the game and I am having a blast! I've been playing D&D for a few years but recently wanted to game solo, this system perfectly met my needs! Not only that, I still found gameplay to be exciting even though there was no one else rolling the dice with me. I noticed one commentator said that for the price, there was too little in the box. I really cannot agree with that. Considering the cost of goods and services these days, the amount of stuff included is very much in line with the costs. As an example, the D&D Core Ruleset bundle is $123, and that comes with no gameplay materials at all! Here, there are just under 30 double sided map boards, according to the description its 50 maps total (some of them combine to make a larger map). They are absolutely reusable too for other game systems. D&D is generally played on a square grid but can be played on hex, so I can use them for D&D in the future. Same with the acrylic standees. That doesn't mention the hidden costs, the online app. It comes with music and voice acting to narrate the campaign and guide you through the adventure. Without it, you could not get a DM-less experience. I will be honest and say - It is very far from perfect. At times it feels like a beta product in early access testing, but I still found it to be more than just usable. It guided me through the opening hours of the experience well enough. As a software engineer, I know an online system like that is not simple or cheap to implement. I hope Pericle gets enough traction so that they could invest in making it better. On the topic of difficulty and complexity: These style of games have a tendency to be complex, requiring many hours of reading the rulebook and speaking to someone with experience to help explain it all. Pericle is on the lighter side of this spectrum. The rulebook is relatively thin, far smaller than the rulebooks for games like D&D, Pathfinder, or Cyberpunk Red. However, there is still considerable complexity. The system is very different from D&D, and it does not start making sense until you start playing. There is an active Discord community that I strongly recommend joining. The game designers themselves regularly respond to questions and answered all the points I was confused about. If you (or the person you plan to get this for) are not someone who is patient enough to sit through complex game mechanics, reread the rules several times, and ask questions in an online forum, then this might not be the game system for you. As far as packaging, the game box was torn on the side. That's not really something I personally care about, the gameplay materials inside were all in perfect condition, but many people do care about these things so I thought it worth mentioning. Also, I bought the Pericle Logbook as well, separately. That almost felt like a scam. Its 20 little pages. You can buy a 200 page notebook for half the price. Don't pick that up. This base game however, I wholeheartedly recommend!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting combo of physical game and digital game master
*by C***. on May 20, 2025*

Complex but fun game for anyone that enjoys Dungeons & Dragons. Can play solo using the included access to the Loremaster app that functions as a Game Master. There is still a physical hex grid and minis with about 50 custom maps. Played about 8 hours so far and fun — a few of the rules around cover and some spells is not that clear but still recommended. Huge character customization with dozens of disciplines (like DnD feats) and Spells. The app does not really have a redo step so important to write down anything important before advancing such as loot received or clues.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Pericle: Gathering Darkness (Core Game) | Tabletop Roleplaying Game | App-Assisted Game Master | 100+ Hours of Adventure | 1 to 4 Players | Open Hero Creation System | Ages 13 and up
- Pericle | Health Trackers | Gathering Darkness Tabletop RPG Accessory | 1 to 4 Players
- Pericle | Adventure Logbook | Gathering Darkness Tabletop RPG Accessory | 1 to 4 Players

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