I have settled on a topic for my next widely-ignored book. I will be taking one of the villains from my most recent campaign and dive a little deeper into both their history and their motivations going forward. With any luck at all I might even be able to finish the book before the players … Continue reading Every Villain has a Backstory
Musings
The Blank Canvas
There are few things about Dungeons and Dragons that I enjoy more than imagining up towns and cities. What sorts of businesses are there? Is there industry? Can I buy clothing made from yams? Just how big of a turnip can a fellow buy for thirty-seven pounds of gold coins? Placing inns, taverns, houses of … Continue reading The Blank Canvas
Rule 3 and You
One of the running gags in our ongoing game is one or more of the players calling out "Rule Three!" whenever there is even the slightest hint of innuendo. This doesn't even have to be during the game, either. The mere suggestion of anything remotely sexual is enough to spur folks to frantically shout (or … Continue reading Rule 3 and You
Don’t Pester Me with Details!
I know that there could be some concern over certain details in my stories, at least the ones presented here in what amounts to be a book format. Before anyone gets their knickers well and truly twisted, let me just say I took a bit of poetic license. Plus everything about this sort of nerd … Continue reading Don’t Pester Me with Details!
That Worked Really Well!
For the first time ever there was a successful switch between Game Masters in what essentially is the same game world in a game I was a part of. What made it the most awesome was that we kept our own characters, and the respective Game Masters didn't have to relinquish control over the NPCs … Continue reading That Worked Really Well!
Four Days and the Vote is in…
The poll has been up for a full four days now, and votes have been pouring in. By that we mean, one person voted. They voted their conscience, and in a democracy this is the most highly lauded act a soul can undertake in worldly affairs. And so we are pleased to announce that there … Continue reading Four Days and the Vote is in…
Book Six
The only thing worse for a writer than having no ideas is having too many ideas. I have a terrible habit of writing down story ideas both for gaming and writing and leaving them scattered about my home. I am trying to break myself of this habit by using cloud-based technology (what an age to … Continue reading Book Six
Clues Hidden in Plain Sight
The hallmark of any failed blog is when you post pertinent information therein and literally nobody in your circle of influence even notices. "I wonder why Chip is so depressed lately." Might have something to do with the daily posts on his blog where he talks in gruesome detail about how utterly alone he feels … Continue reading Clues Hidden in Plain Sight
Just How Powerful Is This Guy…?
A mistake common to virtually all Game Masters is the sense of trying to balance the story as the players go up in levels and become stronger and more formidable. When it comes to roleplaying it is often the players that make this challenge worse. More times than I can count (and I am guilty … Continue reading Just How Powerful Is This Guy…?
Book Five Mostly Done for Now. Maybe.
There is an undeniable electricity in the air here at the headquarters of all things Slothjemian. With copious amounts of vacation and studious use of available free time during normal functioning hours, we are delighted to announce that we are probably done with writing and editing of book five. I realize there is maybe nobody … Continue reading Book Five Mostly Done for Now. Maybe.
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