Charting a spectrum of play
Posted by Runeslinger on June 24, 2014 · 6 Comments
As has been mentioned on this blog in a few places, such as posts and videos on developing a language for describing play, there are times when speaking about the hobby of roleplay with other roleplayers of different experience can end up in an utter failure to communicate. People enjoy the conversation, but can sometimes not … Continue reading →
Filed under Playing in Games, Running Games, Technical Questions, The Blog · Tagged with GM Agency, Narration in Roleplaying Games, play styles, player agency, Player Responsibility, Simulation in Roleplaying Games
The right way to play
Posted by Runeslinger on June 22, 2014 · 7 Comments
For whatever reason, there is a strangely large divide between those who want to talk and write about the different tools and techniques GMs and Players can use in their games, and those who do not. Technique is slightly more acceptable as a topic than the benefit of a capacity for showmanship, meaning it is … Continue reading →
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Casting Runes 6: A Season for All Things – Session 11 Recap
Posted by Runeslinger on June 15, 2014 · Leave a Comment
This post continues the exploration and implementation of RuneQuest 6th Edition in a sword and sorcery campaign setting. In this session the characters, growing more into their strange new role as “Chosen of the Gods” became more and more frustrated with all the secret political maneuvering behind the scenes, and sought out an old ally to … Continue reading →
Filed under BRP, Campaign Recaps, Characters and Support Cast, Live Game Report, Preparation and Preparedness, Runequest, RuneQuest, RuneQuest Actual Play, Running Games, The Blog, Themes and Intentions · Tagged with Actual Play, Campaign setting, campaign world, Character creation, fantasy settings, recap, roleplaying, Runequest, sword and sorcery
The State of the Empire, part 1
Posted by Runeslinger on June 7, 2014 · Leave a Comment
This is the first of what looks to be a series of recap posts for our fledgling Edge of the Empire campaign. The first few sessions have gone well, and the players are actively engaged in discussing the game on a daily basis with me and each other. This post will serve as a brief … Continue reading →
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