Casting Runes 6: A Season for All Things – Session 1 Recap

Posted by Runeslinger on March 9, 2014 · 5 Comments 

This post continues the exploration and implementation of RuneQuest 6th Edition for the creation of a sword and sorcery campaign setting. Phase one of implementing the campaign has gone far better than I hoped. I was able to connect with a few good gamers via the G+ Community: Tabletop Roleplaying – Asia-Pacific, and build a … Continue reading →

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Roundup: December 2013 RPG Blog Carnival

Posted by Runeslinger on December 31, 2013 · 5 Comments 

December’s RPG Blog Carnival for 2013 has reached the end of its run. Despite the tremendous distractions of all the things December brings with it, the RPG blogging community contributed quite a few useful posts on the topic of Taking Charge. Some look forward into the year to come. Others are timeless reminders of good … Continue reading →

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Being Like Water: December 2013 RPG Blog Carnival

Posted by Runeslinger on December 31, 2013 · 2 Comments 

My final entry in this month’s RPG Blog Carnival is a story of a player character from a campaign I ran many years ago who typified the ‘take charge’ attitude in an intriguing and non-confrontational way. Played by a novice, in a very large group, the character overcame intra-party politics, conflicting philosophies and religions, and … Continue reading →

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Taking Charge of Long-Distance Gaming ~ December Blog Carnival

Posted by Runeslinger on December 1, 2013 · 5 Comments 

This post for December’s blog carnival on the topic of ‘taking charge’ will suggest the means and methods to establish a game, even when you find yourself far from other like-minded gamers. As I live in Korea, this is a problem I sometimes face, and the two methods which have given me the most success … Continue reading →

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December ’13 RPG Blog Carnival: Taking Charge

Posted by Runeslinger on December 1, 2013 · 32 Comments 

This month’s RPG Blog Carnival is being hosted here on Casting Shadows and is on the topic of Taking Charge. “Of what?” you may ask, or “By whom?” These and other questions are what will be uncovered as the month proceeds and participating blogs add their contributions to the Carnival. A blog carnival is a … Continue reading →

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