Here I am, once again diving into a series. I want to go back to my Races of Athas series, and clean things up a bit. I’ve had some time to think about a few of these, and I think I can improve on what I’ve written. I hope you see these as improvements, too. […]
Opportunity Actions: A Fiasco Review
“I don’t care if you’re the Pope of Rome, President of the United States or Man of the Year; something can all go wrong.“ This quote, from Blood Simple, is on an early page of Fiasco, by Jason Morningstar, from Bully Pulpit Games. I’d say it’s more than fair warning for what you’re about […]
Opportunity Actions: Why Does 1st Level (Have To) Suck?
When starting a campaign, I’ve always noticed a tendency for players and DMs alike to inevitably ask, “What level are we starting at?”
Opportunity Actions: Put Down The Dice!
This past weekend, I ran Encounters at PAX East. I had the time of my life. It felt like DM Boot Camp, and, in a lot of ways, it truly was. I ran one group after another, watching different players create different group dynamics, frequently with the same group of characters. Seeing these different interpretations […]