Saturday Seed – 13 (Pulp Adventure)

This seed is for pulp-oriented games. As this entry is lucky 13, let’s not discriminate! This will work most convincingly with characters who travel and explore the world, are known to be people of action, and who are not above engaging in daring adventures with violent encounters and exchanges of gunfire. At least a few … Continue reading →

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Random Encounter: The Analyst’s Couch

His name is known throughout the land, and his tales are oft-repeated in the taverns and quiet spaces of many neighbouring lands. His exploits are legendary… and becoming legends. If he were here, the very ground would shake beneath his booted feet. He lives in the keep on the hill, overlooking Ogre Pass. When he is not … Continue reading →

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On this battlefield, no one wins

In a few weeks, I will be engaged in playing a game wherein, due to a lack of time and players with compatible schedules, the GM and I have decided to employ a variant of troupe-style play that I haven’t really had to use since I was first introduced to gaming (which was just after … Continue reading →

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Billy Idol’s Guide to Gaming

I am convinced that not only was Billy Idol an avid gamer with a penchant for dragon-baiting and studded leather, but that he was also an expert developer of exquisitely detailed characters. If you read the following entry and are still unconvinced, I believe that if you look carefully at a freeze-frame of Mr. Idol … Continue reading →

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Saturday Seed – 12 (Aberrant)

This seed has been planted for Aberrant, but has the potential to grow in the soil of pretty much any supers story. If you roll your dice right – it can grow into a super story. Thank you. I will be here all week. The Seed: It would be nice if everyone gifted with abilities … Continue reading →

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