When building a fantasy world, one of the most important steps is building a history for that world to exist in. History builds the world in a believable way, so that our stories don’t seem like we just pulled the story elements out of a fantasy magic hat. (Pulls out magic fantasy writing hat and … Read more
A zine for the Sagaborn Roleplaying System and other old school RPGs. Table of Contents Previous Issues:
Long gone are the days when a dungeon delve was the main focus of most adventures. These days we have many story focused games which spider web out into intrigue and treachery. Or you build allies and followers who help you solve the mystery set before you. The game master already has so much on … Read more
It seems everything is about the multiverse these days right? I am not really sure when I first got hooked on the idea of other universes. In tabletop, I was always aware of the other planes of existence in D&D. I never ran adventures in them, but it was nice knowing they were there. It … Read more
Saga Points are a reward system in the SagaBorn Roleplaying Game, but can easily be converted to any other that uses dice as a conflict mechanic. Saga Points can be used to adjust any dice roll. You can use them to fix that natural one you rolled, or adjust a low damage roll. You can … Read more
A theoretical astrophysicist by training, Ethan left a promising research career in cosmology and a job as a physics and astronomy professor to focus on science communication full-time. He revels in telling scientifically accurate, beautifully illustrated stories about the Universe with the widest audience possible. He believes this Universe is the one thing we all … Read more
How do we tell stories in a multiverse? There are a couple of ways that immediately come to mind, depending on what your goals are. One of the biggest things to keep in mind is what you’re doing with your multiverse, that will help shape the process you use. Each reality in a multiverse is … Read more
Published by Lone Wanderer Entertainment A zine for the Sagaborn Roleplaying System and other old school RPGs. Table of Contents • The Multiverse and Me • Interview with Astrophysicist Ethan Siegel • SagaBorn Inklings – Tabletop Ideas • Stop Worrying and Love the Multiverse • The Evolution of the Multiverse • Into the World: The In-Between • … Read more
Strongholds by Michael Bielaczyc We all have fond memories of our first gaming experiences. Those first times reading through a book that opened up new worlds and allowed us to play in them. One of my strongest memories from my first Player’s Handbook (2nd Ed), was getting to the part where the rules say at … Read more
In the Kaelnor Forest the adventurers ran into a slew of spiders, one which had a goblin mounted atop! Battled ensued, will they survive? An ongoing RPG webcast. The adventurers make their way through the troubled lands of Atheles, hoping to make a brighter future for themselves. Starring: Laura Bielaczyc as Xyla Hannah McGinnis as Adalaide Anton … Read more