A barrow to die in~
Posted by Runeslinger on January 16, 2021 · 3 Comments
A response, of sorts, to Death Trap Games on the subject of the blog post, Identification and Immersion.
The Blue Planet Curse
Posted by Runeslinger on December 7, 2020 · 6 Comments
Sometimes the price of playing the games you love is not playing *a* game you love~
Category Actual Play, Blue Planet, Casting the Shadows, Live Game Report, Preparation and Preparedness, Running Games, The Blog · Tagged with Blue Planet, runeslinger
What is a roleplaying game?!
Posted by Runeslinger on October 7, 2020 · 8 Comments
Have you answered for yourself what you think RPGs actually are? I have, and this post is about my answer, and some answers like it~
Category Actual Play, Casting the Shadows, Playing in Games, Preparation and Preparedness, Running Games, Technical Questions, The Blog, Themes and Intentions · Tagged with RPG Theory
The Sky Is No Limit
Posted by Runeslinger on June 23, 2020 · 3 Comments
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of running two sessions of Leagues of Adventure for a new mix of familiar people. The set-up was based in 1895 and involved an effort to hamper an unlawful and misguided attempt to uncover the Oak Island Treasure while securing it for a third party. Designed to … Continue reading →
Can I make my game better?
Posted by Runeslinger on June 11, 2020 · 5 Comments
Not everyone asks this question, of course, but it – or some variation of it – is common enough. Sometimes, it’s just a feeling. A worry after a session, or a weight that builds as sessions dwindle in the rearview mirror. It’s a curious question isn’t it? It invites a series of other questions. What … Continue reading →
Category Actual Play, Playing in Games, Preparation and Preparedness, Running Games, Technical Questions, The Blog · Tagged with GM Advice, Player Responsibility, roleplaying games