RPGs Beyond Heroes and Villains: Nuance in Character Morality in RPGs 9 Sep 2023 Player characters in our favourite roleplaying games emerge as more than mere players' avatars or playing pieces; they become, if played with earnest honesty, conduits of morality, reflecting the intricate…
RPGs… Unleashing Creativity and Spontaneity: The Art of Improv in Tabletop RPGs 26 Aug 2023 In the realm of tabletop roleplaying games (RPGs), where dice determine destinies and narratives unfurl at the fingertips of players, lies a hidden treasure: the art of improvisation. Far beyond…
Learning… RPGs and the Oral Tradition 12 Aug 20234 Aug 2023 In today's fast-paced, digital world, where technology often dominates our entertainment, it's refreshing to delve into tabletop roleplaying games as an offline, analog, social experience. Tabletop RPGs provide a unique…
RPGs… Throwback Thursday: The Creative Destructiveness of the RPG Player 10 Aug 202310 Aug 2023 This was a wee post that I put together whilst writing notes for a then-upcoming game of The Dresden Files Roleplaying Game. I really like the Dresden Files RPG. I…
RPGs… Unlocking Investigative RPGs and Mystery Solving, Part 7: Game Recommendations 5 Aug 2023 Within the big ol’ tent of roleplaying, there is a subgenre that caters to those who enjoy unraveling mysteries, solving puzzles, and playing the role of a detective. Investigative RPGs…
RPGs… Unlocking Investigative RPGs and Mystery Solving, Part 6: Red Herrings and Plot Twists 29 Jul 20235 Aug 2023 Within the big ol’ tent of roleplaying, there is a subgenre that caters to those who enjoy unraveling mysteries, solving puzzles, and playing the role of a detective. Investigative RPGs…
RPGs… Unlocking Investigative RPGs and Mystery Solving, Part 5: Collaborative Problem-Solving, Conflicts, and Rivalries 22 Jul 20235 Aug 2023 Within the big ol’ tent of roleplaying, there is a subgenre that caters to those who enjoy unraveling mysteries, solving puzzles, and playing the role of a detective. Investigative RPGs…
RPGs… Unlocking Investigative RPGs and Mystery Solving, Part 4: Tools for Investigation 15 Jul 20235 Aug 2023 Within the big ol’ tent of roleplaying, there is a subgenre that caters to those who enjoy unraveling mysteries, solving puzzles, and playing the role of a detective. Investigative RPGs…
RPGs… Unlocking Investigative RPGs and Mystery Solving, Part 3: Player Agency 8 Jul 20235 Aug 2023 Within the big ol’ tent of roleplaying, there is a subgenre that caters to those who enjoy unraveling mysteries, solving puzzles, and playing the role of a detective. Investigative RPGs…
RPGs… Unlocking Investigative RPGs and Mystery Solving, Part 2: Compelling Mysteries 1 Jul 20235 Aug 2023 Within the big ol’ tent of roleplaying, there is a subgenre that caters to those who enjoy unraveling mysteries, solving puzzles, and playing the role of a detective. Investigative RPGs…
RPGs… Unlocking Investigative RPGs and Mystery Solving, Part 1: The Mechanics and Structure of Investigation 24 Jun 20235 Aug 2023 Within the big ol' tent of roleplaying, there is a subgenre that caters to those who enjoy unraveling mysteries, solving puzzles, and playing the role of a detective. Investigative RPGs…
Rant… There’s Something to be said for Unsullied Plans 7 Oct 20187 Oct 2018 I'm working away on some notes, NPCs, locations and the like for my upcoming Dresden Files RPG campaign. I love this part of being a GM. I really enjoy plotting…
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