When Princess Lersha von Slothjem first arrived in Maelonbourg she did so in such a way as to make a measurable impact on the psyches of the natives. Her first formal appearance in the land she was going to call home was as the commander of a small luftkreuzer squadron that had just knocked the … Continue reading The Garden of Dissuasion
Comedic Interlude
You Forgot All About That, Didn’t You?
Every so often it happens that a Game Master is handed a golden opportunity to inflict an obscene amount of carnage upon a campaign because of something that the players forgot all about. In their minds they haven't forgotten anything, of course. But they have over time let certain things fall away from their focus … Continue reading You Forgot All About That, Didn’t You?
“What Exactly is a Pantheon, and Why Does it Want to Kill Me?”
One of the more challenging aspects of any Dungeons & Dragons campaign is keeping things challenging for the players as they continue going up in levels. They will invariably find things easier to slay and overcome as their skills grow and their problem-solving abilities get better. The longer that players go under the same Game … Continue reading “What Exactly is a Pantheon, and Why Does it Want to Kill Me?”
This is Why I GM
Being a Game Master can at times be a lot of work and when there is friction between players it can be something of a headache. But mostly it is a rollicking good time as intelligent, humorous people try and solve puzzles and problems that the Game Master tosses at them. Sometimes when people try … Continue reading This is Why I GM
New Updates to Site
Casual visitors might not have noticed the inclusion of a new menu option labelled "Who's Who." This is a fairly comprehensive list of all of the NPCs that are currently more than just casual acquaintances to the players in the game. This list does not, however, make note of all of the paladins that have … Continue reading New Updates to Site
Hedda Hopper’s Head Would’ve Exploded
At the beginning of the celebratory ball being held to salute those that were responsible for destroying the Ash King people in Slothjemia's capital of Jordrakenschloss were sharing the rumors of battlefield success in what had been Vincasikilia. There was some talk of the group of foreigners that had dethroned the de facto head of … Continue reading Hedda Hopper’s Head Would’ve Exploded
…Just What the Hell is Going On Backstage…?
An often overlooked aspect of Dungeons and Dragons are the events taking place behind the scenes. Much care and planning is spent by every good Game Master in making sure that the story scenes featuring the players are vivid and exciting enough to draw them deeper into the narration. But equally important are the things … Continue reading …Just What the Hell is Going On Backstage…?
If You Thought the Fight was Epic, Stick Around for the Afterparty!
As much thought as a Game Master pours into developing a good fight with a memorable monster there is perhaps even more planning devoted to how the players will be rewarded should they succeed. Nothing in a good game occurs in a vacuum and this is especially true of the top-tier enemies in a game. … Continue reading If You Thought the Fight was Epic, Stick Around for the Afterparty!
Non-Player Characters and the Importance of having a Backup Plan
I have always said that I will not drag players through a storyline. There are goals and activities scattered throughout the game for the players to tackle, of course, but these must be chosen by the players and accomplished by the players. Right there in the gaming rules is #13 and I stand by that … Continue reading Non-Player Characters and the Importance of having a Backup Plan
“I don’t care”
There has been of late an increased state of hysteria regarding the private lives of basically everyone. Whether you are straight, gay, open to all available options, male, female, deciding, or hybrid it feels as though everyone has an opinion about the choices you make and who you make them with. Let me take just … Continue reading “I don’t care”
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