Leviathans over Korea

Posted by Runeslinger on August 20, 2012 · 3 Comments 

I honestly expected that my core box set for Leviathans would not arrive until we were well into September. What with cons, and all the other things going on, it didn’t really occur to me that I would get my set before GenCon. Technically *I* got it afterward, but it was actually delivered to my … Continue reading →

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Shadowscast Episode 6

Posted by Runeslinger on August 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

This episode has been delayed for a few months and as such has expanded to nearly twice its normal expected size. No guests were harmed in the filming of this episode, but one crane was filmed without his permission while stalking three-eyed fish. Topics for this Shadowscast range from a look at some GameScience dice … Continue reading →

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Shadowscast – episode 5

Posted by Runeslinger on March 23, 2012 · 4 Comments 

This episode touches on the new Super Hero RPG based too firmly in the Marvel Universe, and the future loss of Guidance from Triple Ace Games. We look in more depth at using Korea as a location for gaming (this time with Bonus Content!) and compare the approach of “telling the story” versus “discovering it.” Volume 1, … Continue reading →

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Shadowscast – episode 4

Posted by Runeslinger on February 17, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

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This episode touches on three topics. First, I discuss gaming from the point of view of one layer of immersion: genre fidelity. Second, we examine the possibility of really meshing tactical and roleplaying elements in a single game. Finally, I share some quick tips for running a campaign as a Play-By-e-Mail game.  Specific games which get mentioned are All for One: … Continue reading →

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Shadowscast – episode 3

Posted by Runeslinger on January 28, 2012 · 8 Comments 

This episode touches on four topics. We continue our look at Seoul as a setting, discuss gaming in public, review the excellent service from Noble Knight Games, and take a look at our initial impressions of the Ubiquity Roleplaying System. Volume 1, Episode 3 Related articles Shadowscast – episode 1 from Casting Shadows (runeslinger.wordpress.com) Shadowscast … Continue reading →

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