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TomEvery month there is a different topic for the carnival, set and hosted by a different RPG blog.
Tom
Creating Dynamic RPG Plots from Plot Elements
The elements in the grid and whether they are in the spotlight tells me where to focus my planning; I can draft up a couple of NPCs and a list of potential stat blocks for the Antagonists, and maps etc. for any Places I might need in the next couple of sessions. If it’s not likely to be relevant now or soon then don’t plan it! But do it in a way that can be reused in case it doesn’t become relevant immediately.
Creating Dynamic RPG Plots from Plot Elements
The elements in the grid and whether they are in the spotlight tells me where to focus my planning; I can draft up a couple of NPCs and a list of potential stat blocks for the Antagonists, and maps etc. for any Places I might need in the next couple of sessions. If it’s not likely to be relevant now or soon then don’t plan it! But do it in a way that can be reused in case it doesn’t become relevant immediately.
Populating the RPG Planning Grid, or Filling Your PANTS
Filling a 5×5 grid with plot elements to build our players’ stories into the world… Populating the RPG Planning Grid, or Filling Your PANTS Part of my RPG campaign planning series, on how to fill the 5×5 planning grid with plot elements to connect into threads for the long story arc Source From: Populating the…
One-Roll Random D&D 5e Characters
One-Roll Random D&D 5e Characters A D&D 5e random character generator with life events and background colour, with JavaScript roller Source From: One
Campaign Planning, Reusability, and Separation of Concern
Think of any dungeon you’ve seen – or have written – with a map of the layout, lists of encounters for each room, key items and notes on where they are hidden. How many times have you, as GM, had to skip, rearrange, shuffle or rebuild parts in response to the party’s actions? Exactly. Campaign…
RPG Blog Carnival – One Roll Fae NPCs
I love random rolling for generating unusual situations and characters – what does this mysterious Fey creature want, and what can it offer the party? RPG Blog Carnival – One Roll Fae NPCs A geek dad’s gaming blog. I like characterful characters, rich plots, random generators, and occasionally play wargames and boardgames. Source From: RPG…
Railroad / Sandbox / Other – The Third Alternative
Hate being railroaded? Feel a sandbox lacks direction? I’m weighing up the alternatives to begin building a better framework for dynamic but directed campaign planning… Railroad / Sandbox / Other – The Third Alternative A geek dad’s RPG blog. I like characterful characters, rich plots, random generators, and minimal prep Source From: Railroad / Sandbox…
Dungeon World + Trilemma Adventures
A brief review of my first game of Dungeon World, and playing one of Trilemma’s Adventures… Dungeon World + Trilemma Adventures A geek dad’s RPG blog. I like characterful characters, rich plots, random generators, and minimal prep Source From: Dungeon World + Trilemma Adventures
RPG Blog Carnival – a band of Fair Folk
June’s RPG Blog Carnival brings to the faerie realm, in my opinion a much underused source of fun and unusual situations. Here’s my take on how to bring some Fey magic to your game. RPG Blog Carnival – a band of Fair Folk A geek dad’s RPG blog. I like characterful characters, rich plots, random…