Ministry of Unusual Affairs: GM Notes 1
Posted by Runeslinger on June 13, 2017 · Leave a Comment
What follows is a brief Q&A with the GM of our Play by e-Mail campaign featuring Agents of the Ministry of Unusual Affairs, using Leagues of Gothic Horror – a supplement for Leagues of Adventure. GM (Murderbunny): I was looking forward to the recap of the caper in the caves. Thanks for this; reliving the campaign … Continue reading →
Filed under Actual Play, Characters and Support Cast, Horror, Leagues of Adventure, Leagues of Gothic Horror, Leagues of Gothic Horror Actual Play, Live Game Report, Preparation and Preparedness, Running Games, Technical Questions, The Gamers, Themes and Intentions, Ubiquity · Tagged with campaign preparation, Games, GM Advice, Leagues of Adventure, Leagues of Gothic Horror, roleplaying, roleplaying games, RPG
“You are doing it wrong…”
Posted by Runeslinger on May 15, 2017 · Leave a Comment
We can all make mistakes. An expression of which I am particularly fond is that even monkeys fall from trees. We can trip while walking upstairs, we can fumble with our keys, spill our drinks, and we can be mistaken in our understanding of things we have learned and been taught. Mistakes are many of … Continue reading →
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Behind the Lines: Instigation
Posted by Runeslinger on May 14, 2017 · 1 Comment
Not long after the initial scenario pitch requirements for Parallel Lines were given to us, I found myself latching on to a set which would put the Agents against a backdrop of what they might at first see as someone else’s war. I hoped that I could provide a framework for the GM to work … Continue reading →
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Now what?
Posted by Runeslinger on September 1, 2016 · 5 Comments
Seeking time to game? Keep at it. Gaming is a gift.
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Filling Empty Cups
Posted by Runeslinger on July 3, 2016 · Leave a Comment
That people ‘just don’t listen’ is a peril of conversation both online and off. It is worse when the person in question is seeking advice but won’t take it. Much can be said about the conditions and causes of faults in listeners, but does that accomplish all that we want? The target audience isn’t listening. … Continue reading →
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