Posted by Runeslinger on October 11, 2010 · Leave a Comment
A game, when it is going well, has a certain flow to it, almost a cadence. Unlike a scripted tale, however, story beats are not always, or at least not entirely in your hands. I have purchased but not yet read the inimitable Robin Laws’ renowned treatise on this issue, Hamlet’s Hit Points, and wish … Continue reading →
Posted by Runeslinger on October 3, 2010 · 1 Comment
The inclusion of magic in its myriad period forms in All for One, expands the possibilities for the setting immensely, and will do much for adding elements of investigation, demonstration of guilt, and debate about intentions and the very nature of human understanding of the organization of the universe. Even in the Three Musketeers, a … Continue reading →
Posted by Runeslinger on October 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment
“And now you are assembled, gentlemen,” said D’Artagnan, “permit me to offer you my apologies. At this word apologies, a cloud passed over the brow of Athos, a haughty smile curled the lip of Porthos, and a negative sign was the reply of Aramis. “You do not understand me, gentlemen,” said D’Artagnan, throwing up his … Continue reading →
Posted by Runeslinger on September 29, 2010 · 8 Comments
I will clap my hands three times, you full moon! On the third clap, I want to see you eclipse yourself! Don’t you find that too often in RPGs, the sheer eloquence and majesty of language used as a weapon, fuelled by passion, ego, and the momentum sparked by the furious pressure of dozens of eyes, … Continue reading →
Posted by Runeslinger on September 28, 2010 · 13 Comments
While reading a post on Compromise and Conceit about acting in-character, a question of the nature of risk in roleplaying games was raised, namely that of character mortality. As one of those who feels that a lack of risk and challenge obviates the purpose of playing, I was initially surprised to see the assumed correlation … Continue reading →
Casting Shadows 