One of my passions is to use games for self-improvement and understanding. In the process, and in conjunction with various folks on twitter, I put together a list of RPGs that explore the human condition and teach important lessons. I update this list on a periodic basis to include new examples as they arrive. The […]|
I have been working on preparing a very special playset for Fiasco, with the assistance and editing of my friend Mark Richardson. This is sequel to the excellent Dragonslayers playset, featuring the petty, vindictive and ambitious goblins. Enjoy…. The Goblin Uprising Playset|
I am a fan of Fate and the Dresden files RPG system in specific. That said, I have noticed that there are some rough spots in the magic system from my perspective. I found that the absolute dependence on the three existing magic skills was less than idea. This post consists of my little hack […]|
Hey all, Sorry about the delays in getting the latest version of Spark out the door, but that should be ready in about a week or so. Until then, I bring you a free little mini game called the Intrigue Engine. It’s a little thought experiment inspired by Rob Donoghue’s Mighty Brain. Feel free to […]|
Microscope, by Lame Mage Productions, is an amazing game. It gives you all of the tools to create your own epic history, outlining the epochs and describing the events within. If there is one complaint, it is that the game only accommodates a max of 4 people per game session. When I was running it […]|
I am a fan of Dungeon World as a member of the Adventurer’s Guild. When I heard about the idea of “Alignment Moves”, I was fascinated. D&D was the perfect game for alignments to have mechanical effects and moves seem ideal for this. Since I couldn’t find any of these in the text of v […]|
So, Machine Age Productions will be releasing a brand new RPG at GenCon 2011 by the title of Amaranthine. “Amaranthine is a game about yesterday, now, and forever. Amaranthine are immortal, destined to reincarnate from here until eternity. They’ve lived many lives before, and every other immortal they meet, they’ve met before.” I pitched in on […]|