Jared Rascher started a conversation over in the Misdirected Mark G+ community about mechanizing holidays in RPGs. Holidays play a big part in The Blackwood Errantry Codex (and in life in the actual middle ages). In fact, they play a big enough part in The Blackwood that I figured I’d have too much to say […]
When I designed the Fighting Schools setting rule for The Blackwood Errantry Codex, I had a couple goals in mind beyond “keep it fast! furious! and fun!” More than anything, I wanted to make it a system where a player could build their own martial style from a few component parts. I made a point […]
This post is adapted from a tweet storm I put out a couple weeks ago. I don’t claim to be an expert at the sensitive portrayal of other cultures, but I think this kind of work is at least part of the puzzle. I was brainstorming the @JianghuHustle RPG a couple weeks ago and I […]
It’s been a busy few months over here! I got married and went on a honeymoon, I’ve been hosting a new podcast, Jianghu Hustle (more on that in a later post, probably), and I’m working to get our first products of the year ready to go. That includes a couple maps and our first supplment for […]
So the recent scratch-off character sheets Kickstarter for Dungeon Crawl Classics has begun fulfillment. Over on Google+, Jared Rascher is excited about getting his in the mail today! He said one thing in particular that caught my eye: “The emergent character creation suggested for the sheets is to only reveal occupation, lucky sign, and speed, […]
“You two can’t go anywhere without blowing something up.” – Zeb, Star Wars Rebels Some characters are at their best when working with another person on their team. Trouble is, they’re so close they tend to get into the same kinds of trouble too. Characters with the Team (Major) Hindrance are driven to a […]
The Blackwood Errantry Codex Production Postmortem [Part the First] Well, my first publication has been released into the wilds of the Internet. I’m not a parent, but I imagine this is similar to what it feels like to send a child off to college. Will it hold up on its own? Will it make friends? […]
Click here to get your copy today! For nearly 1,500 years, the Elder King reigned over his kingdom with wisdom, compassion, and justice. Alas, he disappeared 14 years ago, and the Elder Kingdom is in disarray. The nobility grow corrupt and forget their duties to the commonfolk. Outlaws and pagans prowl at the borders of the kingdom. And in […]
The Complete Series Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5-8 Day 9-13 Day 14-20 Day 21-28 Here we are, and the end of RPG a Day 2017! It’s been my first time participating in the challenge and it’s been a fun time. Some of the questions were nice and thought-provoking, and all […]
The Complete Series Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5-8 Day 9-13 Day 14-20 Day 29-31 Day 21: Which RPG does the most with the least words? I’m inclined to say Lasers & Feelings and its various permutations. Character creation, base building, a core mechanic and an adventure generator… all on one page? […]