Author Archives: First Age

Publishing a Book

Posted on August 2, 2022 by First Age

 This year I wanted to push through and get myself to a point where I knew how to format text and images such tha I could publish a Print on Demand book, in my case specifically on DrivethruRPG. Although printing … Continue reading →

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Experimenting with AI Art

Posted on July 20, 2022 by First Age

 Here’s my Norse sorcerer, ablaze with the weave of magic. Subscription is $10 a month, so probably not something I will pursue, but the effects are remarkable, and a month of image creation for a particular project, could reap some … Continue reading →

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Custom System Builder – Creating a Game System in Foundry VTT

Posted on July 17, 2022 by First Age

All I have to say to you is this:  You ${[1d20cs<=:skill_value_score:] ? ‘Succeed!’ : ‘Fail!’}$ Are you glad you asked? I’ve been thinking how to get the Trudvang Chronicles RPG to the table and, realistically if it is to be … Continue reading →

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Into the dark forests of Trudvang

Posted on July 10, 2022 by First Age

 A side discussion on The Gaming Tavern led me to pull my crisp and largely untouched Trudvang Chronicles books off my shelf to take another look. I had been there, briefly, two years ago, but hadn’t stayed too long despite … Continue reading →

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Published – Always Be Prepared

Posted on July 8, 2022 by First Age

 Pleased to get ‘Always Be Prepared’, a Cepheus Deluxe Adventure, published on DrivethruRPG. Took some hoops a leaping, and learned a lot on the way. Maybe the next one will be easier?! https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/399746/Always-Be-Prepared–a-Cepheus-Adventure

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Hope in the Darkness – Homeworld: Revelations 2D20

Posted on July 3, 2022 by First Age

 It seems a good time for the Homeworld 2D20 game that is due to arrive out of hyperspace when the book is fully validated by Gearbox, with current indications being August, just over a month away. I wasn’t too much of … Continue reading →

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Over Half Way – Games Played in 2022

Posted on June 15, 2022 by First Age

 It’s the D&Ds, not helped by a marathon weekend of Castles & Crusades set in Athas of Dark Sun on the Dungeon Muser’s YouTube Chanel. A really fun weekend. It’s been sometime since I have got up for a 2am … Continue reading →

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Always Be Prepared

Posted on June 11, 2022 by First Age

I’m zeroing in on finishing a small scenario book for Drivethru. It’s going to be print and PDF and gets some Cepheus Deluxe off my brain and out there.   In theory I now follow this up with the full … Continue reading →

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Foundry VTT and 4e Adventures

Posted on May 23, 2022 by First Age

Fun times, now that I have retirement time. I am paying a bit more for my Foundry VTT upkeep. In addition to Forge hosting, I am paying the developer of the Livekit AV integration via his Patreon. This gives me … Continue reading →

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Conan 2d20 on a Forged Foundry

Posted on May 7, 2022 by First Age

It’s been a fair bit of effort to get the VTT ready for some tabletop action. I’ve been fiddling with NPC abilities, attacks, items and the actual assets to reflect the campaign. All told it has been a more effort … Continue reading →

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