There are a lot of RPGs out there. That much is clear. The question I’d like to take on is: Which one(s) would I play, and why? There are a few criteria by which I will judge this: Theme/Genre Character Building Mechanics Innovation Theme/Genre When we talk about theme, we find the basis for the […]
Opportunity Actions: DIY Templates
Has this ever happened to you? Your wizard is about to throw a fireball, and you want to mark the range, but all you have are 4 d6s. Now, this may be all well and good for determining range, who is targeted, whatever, but what if it’s an effect that you can sustain? What if […]
Opportunity Actions: Multi-Focus Campaigns
Ok, while my Tarrasque encounter is simmering down to a delicious little event, I’d like to talk about something I’ve long held a fascination for: the multi-focus campaign. If you listen to the latest Dungeon Master Guys podcast, Dave “The Game” does a pretty good segment that hits some of the basics of the multi-focus campaign. We’ve […]
Opportunity Actions: Tarrasque Workshop #3 – Campaign Design
***WARNING!!! Long post ahead, but worth the read*** Ok, now that our Tarrasque is the right size, and it’s got itself a few new faces, let’s let this monster tell a story.I find one of the biggest problems with the Tarrasque is that it’s not a drop-in monster. It is a centerpiece for a […]