There have always been a lot of questions about what heroes can do with Heroic Actions. I always told people to use their imagination, but I also realized that sometimes we can get into a set pattern and forget that this is a game of imagination, and everything should be possible! But if you are … Read more
Having allies is more than just having some warm bodies back at the stronghold; they can be beneficial during downtime for a multitude of tasks. MissionsHaving allies do things in the background can be beneficial for the party. I don’t leave it to the players to come up with all of the ideas as well. … Read more
It’s time for that discussion of imagination again, the Appendix i of our creativity, where Dane and Mike discuss the things that made them the creatives they are. Dune has influenced so many of our sci-fi and fantasy worlds since its publication. I know my world has definitely seen some influences from it, especially in … Read more
Eredar Eredar has always approached magic like an academic science. All things must abide by rules and get controlled by those who know the rules. Their school of magic was once the pinnacle of magical learning until the Aradan War. The tower was overtaken by Uthgard, and the remaining mages fled deeper into Aradan. When … Read more
When playing games, I often find myself struggling to find where I fit in a new group. Or even afraid that I may be stepping on others’ toes with my choices. So I came up with a simple way for the whole group to visualize and discuss their roles. Your role in the group helps … Read more
It’s time for that discussion of imagination again, the Appendix i of our creativity, where Dane and Mike discuss the things that made them the creatives they are. Mike: This month we are visiting the inspiration that really started the whole sword and sorcery thing we love so much. It’s time to travel to the … Read more
Originally published in the Saga, Dec 2022 We all know about zero sessions and how important it is for character-building. The goal is always to let players have agency within the world. But once the adventures start, I often forget that we need little pauses in the middle as well. I just wrapped up a … Read more
I don’t know about you, but to me, heavy metal and D&D just went hand in hand back when we first started. I am not sure if it was the outsider status of both, but I am positive it was not just us. From Black Sabbath’s The Wizard to Frazetta’s paintings on Molly Hatchet, there … Read more
A staple of my routine is listening to the Vintage RPG podcast. Like most good things, I forget how I got exposed to it, but now I can’t imagine not having it as a part of my weekly entertainment. One of the hosts, John Hambone McGuire, is a man of many talents. Game designer, bassist, … Read more
The Musings of Two Hellbound Hearts Mike – Hey Danny. Thanks for joining me on this first Appendix i, which is a look into the inspiration behind our creative works. We could have started anywhere, but we start with Clive Barker and Hellraiser. I mean it’s Halloween season right? So I know that Hellraiser was … Read more