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One Shot: The Festival of Seasons

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Introduction

This is a short game designed for players of the first level. It is designed to be short enough to finish in one game session. The game’s setting fits with any fantasy game system, so feel free to use this module with any game system that it works with. I have purposefully left the stats open ended so that you can make it work with your game. This game is particularly good for newer players, as it covers most of the skills that they will need to learn to play. This one shot will end with a complete ending, but have a story hook in case you want to expand it to a full campaign. Now, let’s get on with the game! [Read more…]

The Treasure Trove: Rewarding Your Players

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Looting is one of the greatest activities in role playing games. It tells you that you did a good job, so take a reward. These rewards come in many shapes, sizes, and gold values. They can make a character stronger, or they can make a game more fun. Let’s take a closer look at rewarding your players so we can reward them well for their deeds. [Read more…]

Evil Mastermind: How to play an Evil Character

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Games of all types tend to feature the hero. However, this is role playing we’re talking about. You have a role to play, and it doesn’t always have to be good. Sometimes it feels good to be bad. This can cause a headache for your fellow players if they’re more inclined to do good, but it is possible to play an evil character in a good party. [Read more…]

The Sandbox: How to Design a Sandbox Campaign

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Tabletop RPGs are a wonder. They can let you do anything you can dream of, in a world that can be limitless. The only problem comes with running a campaign that is limitless. I don’t know if you’ve ever tried to run a world, but it’s hard work. To allow your players free reign over your world you must know it like the back of your hand. This is essential to running a great sandbox campaign.

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The Spice of Life: Flavoring Your Character

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Homebrewing can be either a dream or a nightmare for games. Pulling it off takes a certain finesse that only experienced players can achieve. But what if I told you there was a way to get the exact character you wanted, even if the game system doesn’t have rules for it? Welcome to the easy way to homebrew: flavoring your character. [Read more…]