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Saturday Seed ~ 145 (A Time of War)
This week’s seed is for A Time of War by Catalyst Game Labs. Although certainly usable for a set of mechwarrior player characters, it does not assume that occupation as a default. My Saturday Seeds also reappear on Ancient Scroll on random Saturdays~ The seed The seed involves the threat of assassination and espionage, but … Continue reading →
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To Dice, Perchance to Dream
I have been thinking about how dice actually shape my games, and wondering how it is possible for them to do so. Apart from the superstitions I have found reflected in the habits and thoughts of gamers I have met from around the world, in what ways do the dice we use collaborate in the … Continue reading →
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Saturday Seed ~ 144 (Unhallowed Metropolis)
This week’s seed is for Unhallowed Metropolis released by Atomic Overmind Press. There has been a lot of smoke and fog around here lately, so…you know. My Saturday Seeds also reappear on Ancient Scroll on random Saturdays~ The seed The seed is intended to fester in the minds of the characters, primarily taking place in … Continue reading →
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A Project for the Morrow
I haven’t been home in years. It is no surprise that the longer I stay away, the fewer people who are there to great me on those few occasions when I do make the journey. The graveyard has always been a bit hungry for my friends and family, but the last few years have been … Continue reading →
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Saturday Seed ~ 143 (Hollow Earth Expedition)
This week’s seed is for Hollow Earth Expedition in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Exile Game Studio. As the company made the core rule book available for free on Valentine’s Day as a part of passing this milestone, this seed will be pitched somewhat toward starting characters in a one-shot, introductory session. My Saturday … Continue reading →
Filed under Hollow Earth Expedition, Leagues of Adventure, Saturday Seeds · Tagged with Exile Game Studio, Hollow Earth Expedition, Leagues of Adventure, Murder, Plot Ideas, roleplaying, Story Hooks
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