More than others, words define us
Posted by Runeslinger on September 20, 2013 · 2 Comments
Over the last two years or probably longer, I have been circling an idea which ironically has not found its way out into the realm of words, spoken or written, on my YouTube Channel or here on Casting Shadows. In some of my clips and posts on genre, campaign structure, and nomenclature I have touched … Continue reading →
Category Playing in Games, Preparation and Preparedness, Running Games, The Blog, Themes and Intentions · Tagged with gaming concepts, gaming styles, player agency, Role-playing game
Home…
Posted by Runeslinger on August 18, 2013 · 3 Comments
I have just returned from my first actual vacation since the summer of 2006… and that one was more like trading my day job for doing one of my hobbies full time. Perhaps it has been even longer since I have really taken time away from everything and just focused on relaxation and seeing the … Continue reading →
Tempering the Man of Steel
Posted by Runeslinger on June 15, 2013 · 2 Comments
I am not one who makes a habit of following Superman. I respect the challenges faced by authors who must write compelling stories for such a complex and powerful character, but other than the foundation of self-control and morality on which he is built, Superman holds little attraction for me as entertainment. All that said, … Continue reading →
Category Playing in Games, Reports, Running Games, The Blog · Tagged with Man of Steel, Superman
Shadowscast Volume 2 Episode 2
Posted by Runeslinger on May 31, 2013 · Leave a Comment
This episode of Shadowscast, the second of Volume 2, presents more short segments on game ideas for Korea as a setting ranging from the supernatural to the curiously epicurean; one segment on the boundaries, inspiration, and limitations of art and visual aids in gaming and GMing; as well as some other odds and ends. For … Continue reading →
Category A Time of War, Battletech / Mechwarrior, Broken Rooms, Playing in Games, Reports, Running Games, Shadowscast, Technical Questions, The Blog · Tagged with Aces&Eights, Broken Rooms, DCC, Hackmaster, Role-playing game, RPG, shamans
Shadowscast Volume 2 Episode 1
Posted by Runeslinger on April 13, 2013 · Leave a Comment
This new volume and episode of Shadowscast, the first of Volume 2, presents more short segments on Korea ranging from the floral to the culinary, and ultimately the political (seas of fire and all that) , a quick look at Magicians – the language learning RPG, an update on Android apps for the gamer who … Continue reading →
Category BRP, Magicians, Menace from Beyond, Playing in Games, Reports, Reviews, Runequest, Running Games, Shadowscast, Technical Questions, The Blog, Ubiquity · Tagged with gaming, Korea, Role-playing game, roleplaying, RPG, setting development, Shadowscast, South Korea







