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Geomorph Mapping Project #93 from A character for every game

A Character for Every Game — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:24:42 +0000

More dead-ends. This time with support pillars!

Hand Painted Miniatures – Part III from Ben's RPG Pile

Ben's RPG Pile — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:07:14 +0000

Fresh off another holiday can only mean it’s time for another installment of Hand Painted Miniatures. Some fun Gen Con 2010 finds are also included in this week’s entry. Ben constantly gets asked the age-old question, “Why don’t you paint these metal minis yourself?” Easy answer – too small brushes and too steady of a hand [...]

Demotivational Posters: Nerds from Vulcan Stev's Database » RPG

Vulcan Stev's Database — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:42:55 +0000

You know somebody really screwed up that baby’s stats. Filed under: Demotivational Posters, Fluff/Inspiration, Legacy D&D, RPG Tagged: D&D, D&D humor, Demotivational Poster, Dungeons & Dragons, Fluff/Inspiration demotivation, Nerds, player stats

Geomorph Mapping Project #92

A Character for Every Game — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:24:41 +0000

I particularly like the weird room and corridor on the left in this dead-end geomorph.

Geomorph Mapping Project #91 from A character for every game

A Character for Every Game — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:43:06 +0000

I settled on a theme for this set of geomorphs – dead ends. No entrance will connect to more than 1 other entrance, and if it does connect to another entrance, it will be on the same side of the geomorph. Like one of those 4-way cap pieces in the various pipe-style games.

[Friday Map] Geomorph Set 15 from A character for every game

A Character for Every Game — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:52:26 +0000

This geomorph set is another grab-bag – the result of me getting “back into it” without having a theme for the page. I’ll start the next set with a theme and see where that goes.

Shifting Gears, or Altering the Gravitas from Life and Times of a Philippine Gamer

Life and Times of a Philippine Gamer — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:22:35 +0000

After running a string of relatively high concept games which deal with heavier themes, I think it’s about time that I take a break from the super-serious stuff and come up for air. One thing I’ve learned to avoid burnout is to switch gears now and then, taking a moment to break out of your [...]

Better Off Dead from Ben's RPG Pile

Ben's RPG Pile — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:37:16 +0000

Ah yes – the death of your character…a historical event frozen in time. A great DM needs to seize this moment and make a typical downer scenario spring to life. That’s where these kick-ass new death certificates from our buddy and terrain aficionado, Rob come into play. Remember all those silly paper awards you got in [...]

Geomorph Mapping Project #90 from A character for every game

A Character for Every Game — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:37:32 +0000

Looking back, the configuration in the upper left corner of this one is pretty familiar. I seem to have used it a few times so far during the project. It appears that I have begun repeating myself a bit now that I’m into the 90′s.

Been out for a little while, and it’s nothing but horror tombing mayhem from Level 1 GM

Level 1 GM — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:33:29 +0000

Well, it’s been a month since my last blog entry and the lack of updates has not been from the lack of gaming. It’s been from the sheer amount of it, as well as computer problems that I am sorting out as well as getting a new laptop soon. So, I thought I would do [...]

Virgin DM Monologues: A Few Days in Stormreach from Geek's Dream Girl » Dungeons & Dragons / RPGs

Geek's Dream Girl — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:31:07 +0000

A stinky dwarf, a sexy female ogre, and a lubed-up warforged walk into a bar...

Geomorph Mapping Project #89 from A character for every game

A Character for Every Game — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:37:30 +0000

An actual dungeon / cave interface this time, with a nice big cave and a nice big room.

Geomorph Mapping Project #88 from A character for every game

A Character for Every Game — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:37:29 +0000

Geomorph 15c gave me the itch for hallways. Geomorph 15d scratches it. Actually kind of boring until linked in to a few other geomorphs.

Geomorph Mapping Project #87 from A character for every game

A Character for Every Game — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:37:28 +0000

More hallways! Fun, weird hallways! And don’t forget a few secret rooms.

Smoke, Ice and Fire from Ben's RPG Pile

Ben's RPG Pile — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:02:33 +0000

It’s time to officially acknowledge GaleForce Nine as top booth pick of Gen Con 2010. They have a slew of 4E gaming products coming to a game table near you. It was a real treat to see them all in person at the Con. This week we turn our eyes toward their super [...]

The Architect DM: Function & Playability from Critical Hits » RPG

Critical Hits — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:00:04 +0000

Welcome to the second installment of my series about applying real world design concepts to your own personal D&D or tabletop RPG world. Last week's post was a relatively broad overview of the basic aspects to consider while designing a location. Today I would like to look at a different approach to designing locations, which involves thinking more about how the game will actually play out and how your players (and you as the DM/GM) will use and interact with the environment you're creating.

Virgin DM Monologues: Getting Caught Up With Updates from Geek's Dream Girl » Dungeons & Dragons / RPGs

Geek's Dream Girl — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:34:25 +0000

The finale of Grasp of the Emerald Claw by Bruce R. Cordell.

Geomorph Mapping Project #86 from A character for every game

A Character for Every Game — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:37:31 +0000

The Geomorph Mapping Challenge invites you and the guest of your choice… to Asmodeus’ swimming pool!

The New D&D Starter Red Box: A Chatty and Nico Review from Critical Hits » RPG

Critical Hits — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:00:02 +0000

The first product of the D&D Essentials product line, while likely to be the target of hordes of people who will complain that it is not what it could never be... is what I wished I opened in 1986. It is an introduction to the D&D game that goes directly to the heart of things.

Lizardfolk in the Kitchen! from Theo Dudek, Ultimate Game Master

Theo Dudek, Ultimate Game Master — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:46:32 +0000

I was playing D&D at one of my friends’ houses and I was impressed by his doughty collection of plastic D&D minis! Designed by himself and installed by hirelings, his entire kitchenette was transformed into a series of cabinets for figurines, divided up into useful categories of general types (undead animals, physical undead, incorporeal undead, [...]

Lords of Tyr Video Cast Gencon 2010 Day 2 from Lords of Tyr D&D Podcast

Lords of Tyr — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:36:00 +0000

After a technical glitch (otherwise known as Chad was an idiot and didn't test audio properly) we have re-recorded our podcast diaries for Gencon 2010. Here is our Day 2 video cast. Enjoy (especially our youngest broadcasters Amelia and Wyatt in the background)!. Day 3 and 4 coming soon.

Return of the Geomorph! (#85) from A character for every game

A Character for Every Game — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:37:26 +0000

I’ll never get to 100 geomorphs if I keep quiting on this project. This is another dungeon to cave interface. Sort of. There are no actual cave exits, but the central area is a sunken cavern.

Hangin with Mr. Orcus from This is My Game

This is my game — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 03:58:43 +0000

I have no idea why but when I woke up the other morning I had the urge to spend a day with my newest roommate, Orcus. We always have a great time when we chill so I thought we should take a few pictures. I always start my day with a healthy breakfast, Orcus prefers … Read more

22 Gradations of Evil Alignment System from Theo Dudek, Ultimate Game Master

Theo Dudek, Ultimate Game Master — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 21:20:30 +0000

My players know that I am very interested in organizing and trying out new systems of alignment. ^_^ There are many DMs who don’t like alignment, but I find that a good system really brings out the best in gamers and creates a more convincing gaming experience. I know there is an ideal system out [...]

[Friday Map] The Medusa’s Chasm from A character for every game

A Character for Every Game — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:34:48 +0000

I drew and used this map last week in a game where the character’s needed the blood of a medusa to break a dark and disturbing curse on a temple that one of the party clerics worshipped at. Knowing they were up against a medusa made the fight a lot easier, so of course I [...]

What’s Love Got To Do With It, Part IV: Your Taboo Is My Vanilla from Geek's Dream Girl » Dungeons & Dragons / RPGs

Geek's Dream Girl — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:31:21 +0000

Your players ask how sexually open-minded the next town is. Do you know what to tell them?

Dark Sun Ushers in a World of Fun from Ben's RPG Pile

Ben's RPG Pile — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:05:45 +0000

The first campaign setting of D&D 4E is a blockbuster affair of intriguing mystery and ferocious combat. You won’t believe what lies ahead – well, that is if you survive long enough to see it. Gen Con attendees got a real treat when Rodney Thompson and Rich Baker (anyone happen to know his Twitter address?) [...]

Dungeon Master Tips in 140 characters or so #15 from This is My Game

This is my game — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:32:04 +0000

Question #1: Do you have any tips to help players get familiar with game rules. WyattSalazar: Play a single encounter using a pregen against a few random weak critters with your GM. Learn through experience. adamdray: Download the D&D 4E Quick Start rules and read them. Sums up the basics quickly. SlyFlourish: Take it slow. Start at … Read more

How to Build an Villain Using “How to Be a Villain.” pt. 1 from This is My Game

This is my game — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:17:51 +0000

For the last 6 years or so I have had the book “How to Be a Villain” on my shelf; mostly as a funny display and conversation starter. For the most part it works, when some one sees it next to my “The Zombie Survival Guide” they will often say something funny about my taste … Read more

More thoughts about Typography, or the tools used to create it… from Moebius Adventures

Moebius Adventures Blog — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:44:39 +0000

Image by voyageAnatolia.blogspot.com via Flickr Long title, I know… But basically I am wondering how we might take the small things, such as the method of writing, and use that in a game. And by “method” in this case, I’m thinking of the tools used to create the work. For example, were the letters painted onto [...]

Roll The Bones: Gamers And Their Dice Habits from Geek's Dream Girl » Dungeons & Dragons / RPGs

Geek's Dream Girl — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:31:31 +0000

Love dice? Have weird dice superstitions? You're not alone.

Gen Con Bound P3: Just Wait til Next Year from Ben's RPG Pile

Ben's RPG Pile — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:22:18 +0000

“The vendor hall is now closed.” Sparkly new treasures rest on your shelf. C’est la vie Gen Con 2010. But wait! Consider some small to-do’s now that could turn into future big fun. - Sheet of Sadness: Did you keep a quick running notes’ list so you had an easy reminder sheet for next year? [...]

Photos from GenCon 2010 from Role-Playing Discussions » table-top

Role-Playing Discussions — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:06:04 +0000

I thought it would probably be a good idea to get these images off of my camera and on the site before I forget until my next vacation. So, without further ado, here’s the photos that I am sure you have all been dying to see. Okay, a little more ado, you can [...]

Dungeon Master Tips in 140 characters or so #14 from This is My Game

This is my game — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:35:33 +0000

One of the best things about asking these questions on twitter is asking them again a few days later. I ask every question for the week on Monday mornings in rapid succession so people who missed them through out the week can have a chance to answer them. Often people who have already answered my … Read more

RPG Blog Carnival: Teaching the Game… from Moebius Adventures

Moebius Adventures Blog — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:56:12 +0000

In 1982, when I was just starting the 7th grade, I met up with a group of people who were playing Dungeons and Dragons. We played a lot over the next few years. And there were few boundaries. We took on Tiamat, the Queen of Dragons, and killed her just to take her loot. Yes, [...]

Lords of Tyr Video Cast GenCon 2010 Day 1 from Lords of Tyr D&D Podcast

Lords of Tyr — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:25:24 +0000

Chad and Stephanie review their first day at GenCon. What a blast! Boy are we tired! :)

Giving up some power from This is My Game

This is my game — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:32:45 +0000

This week I received an email from one of my players and I have decided to share a line from that email with all of you. The majority of the email was him explaining that he had accidentally played his character with an item which he had planned on purchasing but had not actually done … Read more

Ritualistically Speaking: Control Weather from This is My Game

This is my game — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:18:32 +0000

There are things that make a wizard a wizard. No practitioner of magic can truly call them selves a wizard until they have a mastery over nature it’s self. It’s classic wizarding 101, bend the forces of nature to your will to show all that a big gray beard demands some respect. Control over the … Read more

Magic Missile is Back! from Role-Playing Discussions » table-top

Role-Playing Discussions — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:26:19 +0000

Yep, that’s right, the wizards’ reliable, never-missing friend is back! Of course, Magic Missile never went away, but it had been seriously nerfed in the Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition rules. I you find this too good to be true, feel free to check the last article in the July issue of [...]

Dungeon Master Tips in 140 characters or so #13 from This is My Game

This is my game — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:52:11 +0000

And we are back in for another DT140. I took a short summer break due to my working 14 days with no day off. So I took a bit of an internet break and now I feel much better! So lets get right into the questions. Question #1: what tasks i.e. Init tracking, do you … Read more

“Plenty of room for those who wish to leap in and be completely and forever destroyed” from Level 1 GM

Level 1 GM — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:23:09 +0000

I was expecting to make this post some time late in August. Between now and then giving a few vague details about my plans and the speculation I had managed to glean from various sites, forums and blogs. Never did I dream that on Thursday afternoon, the day before I was to leave for Sydney, [...]

Lords of Tyr – Lords-of-Tyr-D&D-Podcast-039 from Lords of Tyr D&D Podcast

Lords of Tyr — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:01:16 +0000

Welcome to the Lords of Tyr D&D Podcast!

We are a Dungeons and Dragons gaming group that has been meeting twice a month since 2002. We now stream our game nights live on the Internet using uStream. Check out our site at http://lordsoftyr.com for more information.

Lords in attendance: Mike, Stephanie, Rob, and Chad

Topic 1: D&D New Business Team Created - Chris Youngs is Digital Games Manager

Submitted by Chadarius

Let's make our plea to Chris about Wizards and their delve into technology.

Topic 2: 10 Things to do at GenCon

Submitted by benensky

Topic 3: Raising 2nd Generation Gamers . . . passing on a Legacy

Submitted by tyrwench

mmouse gaurd comic & rpg (chatty DM)

Topic 4: Some thoughts on D&D Essentials

Submitted by ahero

Topic 5: Round Table

Mike - http://www.shiftinglands.com

Wizards - aerial combat - air ship combat

Last Air Bender - sucks

Sorcerers Apprentice - sucks

Go see Inception! and Despicable Me.

Blog-a-thon in September 2010: www.aherotwiceamonth.com and www.digital-adept.blogspot.com

Stephanie: GENCON events (thanks for picking stuff Sweetie)Finding God in Gaming, Gamer Chick Show, Debunking Paranormal stuff in Videography, 7 words you can't say while gaming,

Rob: Sherlock Holmes - meh. Spider-Man: Grim Hunt - Not bad.

Topic 6: Game Review

Lords of Tyr – Lords-of-Tyr-D&D-Podcast-039 from Lords of Tyr D&D Podcast

Lords of Tyr — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:01:16 +0000

Welcome to the Lords of Tyr D&D Podcast!

Lords in attendance: Mike, Stephanie, Rob, and Chad

Topic 1: D&D New Business Team Created - Chris Youngs is Digital Games Manager

Submitted by Chadarius

Let's make our plea to Chris about Wizards and their delve into technology.

Topic 2: 10 Things to do at GenCon

Submitted by benensky

Topic 3: Raising 2nd Generation Gamers . . . passing on a Legacy

Submitted by tyrwench

mmouse gaurd comic & rpg (chatty DM)

Topic 4: Some thoughts on D&D Essentials

Submitted by ahero

Topic 5: Round Table

Mike - http://www.shiftinglands.com

Wizards - aerial combat - air ship combat

Last Air Bender - sucks

Sorcerers Apprentice - sucks

Go see Inception! and Despicable Me.

Blog-a-thon in September 2010: www.aherotwiceamonth.com and www.digital-adept.blogspot.com

Stephanie: GENCON events (thanks for picking stuff Sweetie)Finding God in Gaming, Gamer Chick Show, Debunking Paranormal stuff in Videography, 7 words you can't say while gaming,

Rob: Sherlock Holmes - meh. Spider-Man: Grim Hunt - Not bad.

Topic 6: Game Review

News Day! July 2010 from This is My Game

This is my game — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:59:36 +0000

You guessed it, it’s the last Friday of the month and that means it is news day! July Recap I had way too much work to do so some really great people wrote guest articles for me Rope Trick – by Dead Orcs Magic Missile – by Obsidian Crane Healing – by DMSamuel Small Problem … Read more

[Friday Map] Return to the Temple of Illhan, part 2 from A character for every game

A Character for Every Game — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:44:28 +0000

Again this week I’m posting a map from the abortive attempt to write our adventures in the Temple of Illhan the Binder into a publishable Labyrinth Lord module. As discussed last week, over a year has passed, and the module never got finished. However, two of the three levels were mapped out before we gave [...]

Is It Okay To Split The Party? from Geek's Dream Girl » Dungeons & Dragons / RPGs

Geek's Dream Girl — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:31:42 +0000

The Order of the Stick says no. C says yes.

A “Small” Problem from This is My Game

This is my game — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:49:56 +0000

This should be the last guest post for a while. I’m finally getting all caught up with work and my home life. Lou M. aka Alio the Fool a friend from twitter and a contributing author over at RPGmusings.com was kind enough to offer his thoughts on using minis to help create encounters, enjoy! T. … Read more

Basic Training DMing 101: #2 the wish list from This is My Game

This is my game — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:33:03 +0000

I have decided to lighten up as a DM and give out a few more magic items to my players. I enjoy the role magic weapons and armor play in 4th edition. They provide character options and power ups with out leveling. They are a great way for players to add to their characters in … Read more

[Friday Map] Return to The Temple of Illhan, part 1 from A character for every game

A Character for Every Game — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:28:01 +0000

Waaaaaay back in May of last year I was treated to a game of classic B/X D&D (using a slightly house-ruled version of Labyrinth Lord, really, just putting the cleric spell advancement back to no spells at level 1). This game took place in The Temple of Illhan, and when the adventure was over I [...]

What’s Love Got To Do With It, Part III: Roll For Random Sexual Encounter? from Geek's Dream Girl » Dungeons & Dragons / RPGs

Geek's Dream Girl — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:31:25 +0000

Do you need rules for romance? Yes and no.