Esoteric Ebb: a Dungeons & Dragons-style campaign that lets you be as stupid as you like

"Esoteric Ebb" is a Dungeons & Dragons-inspired game that allows players to embrace their inner silliness. Developed by Swedish designer Christoffer Bodegård, the game casts players as a cleric tasked with investigating the destruction of a tea shop in the city of Norvik, which is about to hold its first election in five days. Unlike traditional D&D campaigns, "Esoteric Ebb" encourages players to take unconventional approaches, such as talking to the dead, picking fights with seagulls, or otherwise undermining the dungeon master's plans. The game's success relies on dice rolls and the consequences of failure, allowing players to create their own disastrous, yet entertaining, adventures. The article highlights "Esoteric Ebb" as a Monty Python-esque magical mystery that embraces the humorous and unpredictable nature of tabletop roleplaying, providing a refreshing alternative to the more serious fantasy tropes often associated with D&D.