So it’s just after 6AM, and I’ve been up since 0430 for no reason at all, and I’ve scrolled through the entire Internet. So you’re getting a blog post. It’s happened again. A well-meaning Fifth Edition GM has posted: My…
Modern game accessories with an Old School feel!
Tag: how to play good
…other than Spears & Spells, of course. If you know me, you know I’ve been playing RPGs since what are now Old School Renaissance (OSR) games were just … games. While I adore modern gaming, every so often I need…
or, I can’t believe we’re still having this conversation One of the things that regularly pops up in tabletop RPG conversations — and one that drives me absolutely batshit — is the idea that hit points directly equate to wounds…
[note: this article first appeared on R P’s personal site in 2019] I see a lot of sound and fury about railroading on various internet fora. Trouble is, I think almost all of it is bullshit. The discussion which spawned…
Think of it as a sport. Have a solid grasp of the game’s fundamentals. No, I’m serious. I know we’re nerds, and we’re supposed to be better than jocks, but the team-sports metaphor holds, so stick with me. We have…
Because I missed Wednesday, here’s a Two For One post! I’ve got a lot more of this stuff, and I’m enjoying sharing it with you. As always, if you have a question or comment, drop it below and let’s talk.…
When you’re at the table, pay attention. Shut off your phone. Get off your tablet. (More on that below.) You owe it to your friends to actually pay attention to them and what they’re doing when you’re together. Focus on…
Last week we talked about working with your DM. Remember also to work with your fellow players. If the party decides to go east and you decide to go west, you’ve more than likely just made things infinitely more difficult…
