Getting in your own way
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
Rewards of Risk
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
All for One: Regime Diabolique
Although I haven’t read every word in the core book from Triple Ace Games, I can already tell that All for One is one of those games that I hope I get to play, rather than run: I really want to play a character in this setting! This game, compellingly written by Paul ‘Wiggy’ Wade-Williams, … Continue reading
Rolling for fun and profit~
A few times in the last year, mainly due to our group’s tendency to switch between a few ongoing campaigns, with the occasional short-term story thrown in for the sake of variety and experimentation, I have had a discussion about the actual application of mechanics for a few of our regular systems. If your experience … Continue reading
Casting Shadows 