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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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The Storytelling Divide
I was inspired by the extended conversation on Che Webster’s Roleplay Rescue with Anthony, aka ‘Runeslinger’, from Casting Shadows. I’m a regular listener to Che and recommend you check out his podcast here: https://shows.acast.com/roleplayrescue I’ll try to summarise the excellent … Continue reading
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Classic Traveller – shrouded in nostalgia
The Traveller science fiction RPG was first published on 22nd July 1977, so my continuing forever game is soon to reach the important milestone of a 50th anniversary. I anticipate something of a formal celebration from the current publisher, Mongoose, … Continue reading
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Half Way Around the Sun in 80 Games
We are half way around, already. Time to take a look at the gaming year so far and reflect a little on the games that are getting actual play, and those that I have poured the energy and joy into … Continue reading
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