None of our PCs exist in a vacuum; explicitly Bards have Colleges, Druids have Circles, Rangers have favoured enemies, Sorcerers have Bloodlines – these are all potential factions to draw into our stories, and more are implied for all classes…
The wrap-up post for the July 2023 RPG Blog Carnival
RPG Blog Carnival: Terrain, Seasons, Weather (oh my) A geek dad’s gaming blog. I like characterful characters, rich plots, random generators, and occasionally play wargames and boardgames. Source From: Source
An exploration of travelling in TTRPGs A geek dad’s gaming blog. I like characterful characters, rich plots, random generators, and occasionally play wargames and boardgames. Source From: Source
The only problem I have with short campaigns is keeping them short. I like to meander, I like to find out what happens to the characters. I dislike prep (too much like the planning I have to do for work) and I don’t plan ahead.
Here’s what I have learnt:
If a game is a big hit, run a second season like a TV show. Axe it when it runs out of steam (like a TV show) – and bring it back for a reunion in 10 years with the original cast.
The only problem I have with short campaigns is keeping them short. I like to meander, I like to find out what happens to the characters. I dislike prep (too much like the planning I have to do for work) and I don’t plan ahead.
Here’s what I have learnt:
It’s easy to just start building things that will never get played and I think a solution is:
– to break prep into separate and reusable elements (I’ve talked about this before)
-to only plan what you need
So, leaping off from that into the void, what sort of elements and what does each need?
For the March 2023 RPG Blog Carnival – a set of spark tables for generating Sci-Fi bars, their patrons, and possible jobs.
‘Cos every good story starts at the tavern, right?
Year Zero Worldbuilding creates campaign settings using Free LeagueтАЩs RPGs. This month covers Ruins of SymbaroumтАЩs Call of the Dark which sets up a world that can support a campaign ranging from levels 1 to 10.
This is the wrap up post for the February RPG Blog Carnival, and some spark tables for next month’s dungeon23 level.
Tom
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