Posted by Runeslinger on August 23, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Today’s question probably deserves a simple answer like “Flashing Blades” or “Psychobilly Retropocalypse.” You know, the game that flows around you and works with you to create wonder. Easy, intuitive, inspiring, flexible, and ready to do whatever you need. Like most human endeavors though, it’s not that simple. All for One might be the perfect … Continue reading →
Posted by Runeslinger on August 13, 2015 · 2 Comments
This is a post about terms and their influence on comprehension. I suppose if I were to allow the deep pit of pessimism in me to hold sway over my perspective, I would just stop writing now because whatever I share here may ultimately be misunderstood by a significant percentage of people who read it – especially … Continue reading →
Posted by Runeslinger on August 11, 2015 · 2 Comments
RPGaday 2015’s Day 11 question is easier for me to answer. I have talked about it before in many venues, and I expect I will talk about it again and again as the years go by. Today’s question asks us to name our favorite RPG writer. While I suppose we could cause a commotion by trying … Continue reading →
Posted by Runeslinger on June 18, 2015 · Leave a Comment
I almost had a good discussion about Watchmen recently when Ron Edwards made an interesting post on an aspect of the graphic novel on his Dr. Xaos comics madness blog. I say ‘almost,’ because as our points in the comments run counter to each other, nothing much came of it. Tangents are traps in any discussion of … Continue reading →
Category Characters and Support Cast, Playing in Games, Preparation and Preparedness, Running Games, The Blog, The Gamers, Themes and Intentions, Under the Hood · Tagged with gaming, roleplaying, roleplaying games, RPG, The Blog, Watchmen
Posted by Runeslinger on June 14, 2015 · Leave a Comment
This post is the 23rd recap of play in our RuneQuest 6th Edition, collaboratively-developed, sword and sorcery campaign. This session dealt with the brutal creatures, bands of enemies, and strange goings-on in the unexplored lands at the edge of the Firmament. We estimate that there are perhaps two more sessions left in this leg of the campaign. Once done, … Continue reading →