Dungeons & Dragons is ideally the kind of activity where all participants are present for every session. Unfortunately the game does not always attract the kind of people that can reliably be counted upon to show up for every game. A lot of us nerds have regular lives and activities that we have to fake … Continue reading The Big Sesh
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The Kobayashi Maru and Dungeons & Dragons
Fans of "Star Trek" are familiar with the Kobayashi Maru, but others might not be so I'll briefly explain what it is. In the Star Trek storyline there is a simulation for aspiring ship commanders that is called the Kobayashi Maru. In it the candidate for promotion is faced with a no-win scenario. The reason … Continue reading The Kobayashi Maru and Dungeons & Dragons
The Cavalier and Innocence Lost
There was once upon a time a cavalier of some renown who had managed to earn a reputation for courage, nobility, and defense of the weak. He became something of a legend in the area in which he lived and before long there was a long list of people who sought out the cavalier to … Continue reading The Cavalier and Innocence Lost
The Fall of Käsestadt
The collapse of Limbourg as a functioning state wasn't something that happened quickly. The fall of the old capital of Käsestadt was the final stage and only occurred twelve or so years ago. But the destruction of this once proud city was so complete that it now serves as little more than a ruined sanctuary … Continue reading The Fall of Käsestadt
Infamous Villains: Le Duc
Of all of the horror stories that have originated in the Wenigzustand none are more revolting and nauseating than the origin of Condamner's ruler, the infamous Le Duc. As one of the Little States most elusive and quietly sinister figures Le Duc is both well known and yet one of the most difficult to understand … Continue reading Infamous Villains: Le Duc
Notable NPCs: Kardigazz Drak
In the far northeastern corner of the anarchical land of Limbourg sits the imposing and aptly named Castle Dreadmore. Built upon the foundations of an ancient fortification overlooking the Dread-Orobrook River on the east side and the rugged wilderness everywhere else. Little is known about how many soldiers might be defending Castle Dreadmore, but what … Continue reading Notable NPCs: Kardigazz Drak
The Archduchess
Now that Maelonbourg and Oublier have been united as one state under the somewhat ponderous title of the Archduchy of Maelonbourg and the Wenigzustand there have been a number of changes in the western portion of the little states. Not least of these is the first lady of the realm, Archduchess Shar Lersha von Slothjem-Kovak. … Continue reading The Archduchess
Impending Updates and Upending Realms
There is one tremendous downside to any great story and that is trying to keep up with all of the changes being made by the characters and forces just out of view. Nowhere is this more relevant than an epic Dungeons & Dragons campaign that spans years and covers a dozen or so nations. Real … Continue reading Impending Updates and Upending Realms
The Garden of Dissuasion
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
Designing the Plot
There are four approaches that Game Masters can use to organize their campaigns. Each one has their attractive elements and they also have their own downsides. For anyone wanting to run their own Dungeons & Dragons the basic approach that you use will set the tone for the entire game. Plan accordingly because not all … Continue reading Designing the Plot
Slothjemian Tales 
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