Fantasy Grounds - Pathfinder RPG - Ironfang Invasion AP 3: Assault on Longshadow delivers a complete digital conversion of a Pathfinder first edition Adventure Path volume for the Fantasy Grounds virtual tabletop on PC. This module places players in the role of adventurers defending the refinery town of Longshadow against an advancing hobgoblin force known as the Ironfang Legion. The content supports Game Masters running sessions for groups of 8th-level characters and includes preconfigured maps, encounters, and supporting materials drawn directly from the original adventure and its companion articles.
Gameplay
The core loop centers on tactical combat and exploration within a virtual tabletop environment. Game Masters load the module to access grid-aligned maps of Longshadow and surrounding areas, with tokens for enemies and allies already positioned at encounter start points. Combat automation handles initiative, attacks, saves, damage, and conditions through the Fantasy Grounds ruleset for Pathfinder. Players interact via shared maps that support line of sight, lighting, and vision rules including darkvision. Treasure parcels and experience awards sit ready for drag-and-drop distribution to keep sessions moving without manual tracking.
Preparation time shrinks because area descriptions link directly to map locations and contain ready encounters plus item details. Handouts and images from the source material become available for immediate sharing with the group. The system also includes a bestiary of new creatures tied to Nirmathas and the broader campaign, along with details on the faith of Hadregash that can influence NPC behavior and plot hooks during play.
Game Modes
Fantasy Grounds supports both single-player preparation and multiplayer sessions. A Game Master can run the adventure locally or host online for remote players, with options for LAN connections when all participants share the same network. Players join as clients to control their characters, roll dice through the built-in system, and view only the portions of the map their characters can see. The module works equally well for in-person groups gathered around one screen or distributed parties connected through the software.
Campaign management tools allow the Game Master to build notes, story entries, and custom encounters on top of the provided content. Sessions can pause and resume with all map states and token positions preserved, which suits longer campaigns that span multiple sittings.
Adventure Content and Setting
Longshadow serves as the focal point, a prosperous walled settlement whose mines and refineries represent a strategic prize. The Ironfang Legion concentrates forces on the town, creating opportunities for the player characters to conduct sabotage and harassment along the Legion's exposed flanks. The adventure explores the reasons behind the Legion's rapid movements and hidden troop deployments while giving Game Masters a gazetteer that covers the town's history, residents, and key locations.
Additional articles expand the campaign with rules for new monsters and threats drawn from across Nirmathas. These elements integrate with the core Pathfinder ruleset to support ongoing play beyond the immediate siege scenario.
Is It Worth Playing?
This module suits groups already using Fantasy Grounds for Pathfinder first edition campaigns or those seeking a ready-to-run siege adventure at 8th level. The pre-placed tokens, linked encounters, and automated combat tools reduce setup time compared with manual conversion of print material. Players who enjoy structured tactical play with clear objectives around defending a settlement and uncovering enemy secrets will find the content focused and self-contained.
Reception among Game Masters who have run the broader Ironfang Invasion Adventure Path highlights its strong narrative hooks and opportunities for creative problem-solving during the siege. The module remains available through the Fantasy Grounds store and integrates seamlessly with the base software's free ruleset and paid upgrades. Groups that value detailed maps, quick encounter resolution, and supplemental lore will benefit most from the conversion.
