A nervous tick, an irrational fear of small animals, a one of a kind weapon. Even if it’s small, one quirk is all it takes to make a character memorable. So what makes a character quirk memorable? It has to be interesting, and it has to fit well with the character’s theme. A poorly thought out quirk will make the character a chore to play, but a well done quirk will make your character fun to play no matter what. Let’s dive in and look at character quirks; what they are and how to make them memorable. [Read more…]
The Treasure Trove: Rewarding Your Players
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
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
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.
The Spice of Life: Flavoring Your Character
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…]
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