I was sitting with the Forbidden Lands GMG, working on my secret Bronze Hack project. And then it all clicked – the whole progression curve appeared before my eyes. It was one of those “Eureka!” moments each designer wants to pin down. And that’s what I’m doing now. Well, a few hours ago. But let me tell you how to use it – and then, why it matters so much.
Read More »Forbidden Lands’ Hidden Progression System
So, it’s the New Year – well into it, but not even slightly less turbulent one, despite my efforts to change that. Nevertheless, Year’s End – or Yule, as it was called way, way back – is a time of transition and of change. And may the everlasting Darkness doom me if, if I don’t try my best to make that change!
But I’m onto some gameplay-oriented point, so let’s get going, while staying in that Year’s End theme.
So, that was one heck of a positive message, that last one, wasn’t it, huh? Well, I guess there’s certainly a reason why I put “Drama” in my blog’s title. But drastic times call for drastic measures – and I’m planning on some drastic changes to how I handle this site and my roleplay-gaming activities altogether. Just let me pick up that low note I ended up on last time.
Read More »On Fairly Neurodivergent Stories
Yeah, it was another while. I made a couple of promises to get back to writing and then fell silent. But I wasn’t idle, let me assure you. I’m hard at work on my ttRPG projects. I only need to unstuck from writer’s block, which I’m doing right now, as I’m writing this post already. And since I’m blazing a trail in a new direction, I found that without addressing it first, I’m virtually unable to write anything honest and meaningful – which are the qualities I don’t want to forfeit in my writing at no point. So, let me tell you what I’m doing and what I’m about to do so I can finally get back to writing these things.
Read More »What am I doing it all for?
I Like to start each year with at least a few days dedicated to reflecting on my overall goals, the direction I want to move in, and the values I want to bring about in my life. This includes not only achievement-like, challenge overcoming but also – and each year even more importantly so – the life balance values. Creating stories for my games and running them at the table became a more and more meaningful way for me to exercise and avail myself of my creativity. Given that, I wanted to share what I set out for the coming Wheel of Time’s revolution and what I predict will happen regarding some of my favorite RPG titles.
Read More »Year 2024 – My Plans, Predictions and Wishes