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Here's the first half of a nice handy d100 table for what I think to be interesting magic items. I'll describe the effects for each but leave out anything system specific for...Linked by the ring
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Been a while since my last post, so time for a quick update on what I've been working on. Working on Lookouts adaptation of The Adventurer's Tale after being truly inspired by...
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Well, I've teased at this for two posts now, so it's finally time to unveil my new game in its first stage. Far from complete and pretty much untested, here's Invisible Eyes.My...
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I mentioned in my previous post that I've started work on a new project. I recently finished up the opening bite of fluff to set the mood for the game, based on the help of a...
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Another new game has taken over my brain. I'll be posting about it in more detail after I've worked on it a little more, but for now I'll summarise it with four pictures.It's...
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An RPG designed in 30 minutes using only MS Paint. Who'll join in the challenge?Behold, Skullados. Addition: This is too addictive.
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I mentioned in a previous post that I'm after groups to test The Adventurer's Tale. As a further treat to lure in testers I'm going to provide all you need for a quickstart...
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A quick post to shamelessly push my recruitment drive for playtest groups for The Adventurer's Tale. I've spoken about it in previous posts and it's now at the point where I'm...
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Now with more stealth-links. As I've been tweaking monsters for The Adventurer's Tale I've decided to post the key points I've been keeping in mind for each monster, each of...
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This encounter could fit into most fantasy systems but is presented here for the recently renamed The Adventurer's Tale (formerly Underworld and Overworld). Flash Zubnatz -...
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I'm getting very excited about the sandbox game I'm starting next week using Underworld and Overworld. There are some great resources out there for running a sandbox game. I've...
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A quick edit here. It seems reports of co-creator of D&D, Dave Arneson, dying weren't true. However, it sounds like he's still in a weak condition, so I'm going to leave the...
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I was reminded of this method for rolling attribute scores by another blog mentioning methods of character generation. For simplicity I'm going to be talking about rolling...
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Well, it was bound to happen. After working on games with relatively original concepts for so long I've finally given in and designed something where your fighter or wizard...
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In case you're not familiar, Out of the Pit is the Monster Manual equivalent for Fighting Fantasy. The series was mostly known as choose-your-own-adventure-style gamebooks such...
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Alright, quieten down and get in your usual seats. You two stop fighting, you three put your gum in the bin. Put that crossbow away.After doing over a year of teacher training...
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Yes, another preview. These will eventually be expanded into coherent future posts, I promise! Today we look at a very early-stage idea I have in my head for a short campaign...
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Chinese New Year eh? Seems like a good opportunity for everyone to try out a Wuxia game.*COUGH*I guess that means my Chinese New Year's Resolution is to be more shameless in...
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For a while now one of my back-burner projects has been a game and setting called Robot World. It was all inspired by the thought that a robot wearing a cowboy hat and riding a...
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Other blogs have been providing a wealth of system-generic material lately, be it general advice or specific content.It's time I upped my game. Here are three ideas written...
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Yes that is a terrible placeholder name for any game. But I find that good placeholder names end up staying as final names in my projects! So this one will be replaced gladly...
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I can't recommend this film enough, but I don't want this to turn into a review. Here's what it taught me about running and designing games.Don't fear the TPKThis film has a...
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There are all sorts of horrors lurking in my Google Docs. Today I feel like unleashing one of them upon the world.Five Star Chef is the result of a crazy night where I wanted...
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This is a test for one or more characters designed with A Wanderer's Romance in mind, but applicable to any game where you might want to have a hunting challenge.The Grey Stag...
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Here Mike Mearls talks about Core Stories, which are the things that make up a stereotypical game in any given system, writing it as if it was a real session. The idea behind...
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I've been catching up on some of the more recent Wuxia films I missed, yesterday being the turn of House of Flying Daggers. Of course, there's no way I could watch this film...
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It's been a productive year so far, not just with this blog but in actual gaming. Today I'll have my fourth session as a player this year, which matches the number I played in...
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The title is a little misleading. As part of a series talking about how I designed A Wanderer's Romance I had planned to stick to my own games. Then something like 4e comes...
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Each game I write benefits from the experience gained in writing the previous ones. A Wanderer's Romance is my most recent game so should, in theory, make use of lessons...
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This month's RPG Blog Carnival over at that very handy network got me thinking. Resolutions aren't something I normally do but goals? I can be all over goals.Seal off A...