15 Enduring and Impressive Games in 15 minutes
Posted by Runeslinger on October 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment
I have been seeing this idea to blog about 15 games which left a lasting impression, listed out in less than 15 minutes on many of my frequently read blogs. I usually don’t ride along with these sorts of thematic bandwagons, but this one – and the arc of similarities and differences from blog to … Continue reading →
Category Playing in Games, The Games · Tagged with Aces & Eights, All for One, Battletech, Mechwarrior, Palladium Fantasy, playing in games, role-playing, roleplaying, RPG, Shadowrun, Star Wars, The Blog, Thoughts, World of Darkness
All for One: To Arms!
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 →
Download like a Buccaneer
Posted by Runeslinger on September 30, 2010 · Leave a Comment
I made pretty extensive use of the Talk Like a Pirate sale at Drivethrurpg although I did not come across nor hunt for all the treasure chests. I was fairly focused in my approach to perusing the site and subsequently purchasing particular items. I had a three day holiday in which to slowly assess what I … Continue reading →
All for One: The Importance of Social Combat
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 →
Category All for One: Regime Diabolique, Playing in Games, Preparation and Preparedness, Running Games · Tagged with All for One, playing in games, roleplaying, running games
Rewards of Risk
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 →
Category Playing in Games, Preparation and Preparedness, Running Games, Technical Questions, The Blog · Tagged with playing in games, roleplaying, running games, The Blog, Thoughts
Casting Shadows 