Author Archives: First Age

Dragonbane House Rules

Here are my Dragonbane House Rules.  These were drawn from helpful discussion on the Dragonbane Discord. This probably means it is time for me to run some more Dragonbbane! 1. Heroic Abilities This was included to broaden the range of … Continue reading

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Running the Big Ones

I’m enjoying running Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4th Edition and the Enemy Within campaign. Depending on how we go, this could be a longish investment of gaming time, in a high quality and very fun campaign. This got me thinking as … Continue reading

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Being a Good Gamemaster at RPG Conventions

This short guide sets out a few key tips to inform the art of being a Gamemaster (GM), particularly in the context of a one session game at a convention. First pass thoughts were presented on my podcast, which if … Continue reading

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Everywhere, Everywhen, All The Time

That Young Kingdoms call has proved strong. With more than a passing eye on Demonbane, a Dragonbane game set in a Stormbringer world, I think I will press ahead to use Everywhen with Barbarians of Lemuria sprinkled attachments. Here’s the … Continue reading

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When, Everywhen, and Where?

I’ve long enjoyed the tub thumping thrills of Barbarians of Lemuria (BoL). This sword & sorcery game flows off the page and onto quick pick up play without breaking its stride. The simple 2D6, get a 9+ and add a … Continue reading

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Enemy in Shadows

We finished the ‘Enemy in Shadows’ Warhammer Fantasy 4e adventure last night, with a suitable climax! We are now moving onto ‘Death on the Reik’. Enjoying the classic campaign immensely, and it is a joy to run in Foundry. Here … Continue reading

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Elder Scrolls Roleplaying Game

The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Roleplaying Game has hit a final version for R3v4, prompting me to take the PDF to Lulu with a custom cover for print. The Lulu print has come out very well. The UESRPG R3v4 Rules Compendium … Continue reading

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The Sons of Guilliman

 Eight Ultramarine brothers met for Remi’s 50th and kicked some arse! https://zerolatencyvr.com/en/experience/space-marine-vr Thirty minutes of pulsing action, as our two teams swept chaos before us. In the mood for some Wrath & Glory or earlier FFG RPG games now!

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Heroic Fantasy 2e Updates

My Black Hack based ‘Heroic Fantasy’ game continues to see play online and in the real. In the background I’m continuing to develop it, and consider where I might take it in the longer term. For now, it has been … Continue reading

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Furnace XX

We have just had a great weekend of RPGs and company at our twentieth Furnace Convention in Sheffield at the Garrison Hotel. To celebrate this milestone we arranged some merch in the shape of emblazoned messenger bags from our accomplished … Continue reading

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