One of the hardest parts of prep in D20 is getting encounters and trying to balance them. People tell me, well just balance them on the fly. Sure, that works at your table, but when you are making a system, it is not good form to just tell game runners to just wing it. But … Read more
Many of us have moved away from the once universal fantasy of Middle Earth. In the 80s and 90s, Tolkien’s works defined fantasy in so many ways that we just accepted it as default fantasy. Now, and many will say thankfully, we have moved from that definition into a myriad of styles of fantasy. You … Read more
It’s time for that discussion of imagination again, the Appendix i of our creativity, where Dane and Mike discuss what made them the creatives they are. This week we also add Cassi, who is a big part of the WoT fandom scene. The Wheel of Time has long been a staple of our fantasy literary … Read more
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
Stu Horvath is the founder of Unwinnable, a digital magazine that covers our culture from a different point of view. He is the presence behind the Vintage RPG Instagram. He is the author of the roleplaying history book Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground: A Guide to Tabletop Roleplaying Games from D&D to Mothership. … 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