That Old Book Smell…
As gamers, I think most of us appreciate the heft of a good book in our hands. The feel of the paper. An appreciation for a well-made binding or spine… And that smell of an… Read More »That Old Book Smell…
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Review on GKR: Brother Ptolemy and the Hidden Kingdom from Nevermet Press
Hi all… In case you missed it on my reviews blog, I wrote about Brother Ptolemy and the Hidden Kingdom over at Game Knight Reviews. Nevermet Press has put together a heck of a setting… Read More »Review on GKR: Brother Ptolemy and the Hidden Kingdom from Nevermet Press
Book Review: Martial Flavor – Chaotic Shiny Productions
When you look up the word “martial” in the dictionary, most definitions tend towards the use of a few key adjectives – warrior, warlike, or military. So I’d be lying if I said that the Martial Flavors book from Chaotic Shiny Productions focuses on mostly peaceful people. Most of these cultures could be described as mercenaries, . . . → Read More: Book Review: Martial Flavor – Chaotic Shiny Productions
Book Review: Open Game Table: The Anthology of Roleplaying Game Blogs, Volume 2
When I reviewed Open Game Table: The Anthology of Roleplaying Game Blogs, Volume 1 back in October 2009, I felt it was a monumental and worthwhile compilation of game material from around the blogosphere. Jonathan… Read More »Book Review: Open Game Table: The Anthology of Roleplaying Game Blogs, Volume 2
RPG Review: Eureka: 501 Adventure Plots To Inspire Game Masters
Have you ever found a sandwich that’s so big, juicy, messy, and full of sandwichy goodness that you can’t figure out where to start eating it? That’s kind of what happened when I grabbed a… Read More »RPG Review: Eureka: 501 Adventure Plots To Inspire Game Masters
Inspiration from a book plate?
Hi there! Sure, we all love books and maps for inspiration… (BTW, check here and here for some great maps!) But did you ever think of book plates as inspirational for a game? I sure… Read More »Inspiration from a book plate?
RPG Review: The Kobold Guide to Game Design – Volume III: Tools & Techniques by Wolfgang Baur, Monte Cook, Ed Greenwood, Rob Heinsoo, and Colin McComb
Hi there! The kobolds are back with another amazing collection of twelve thought-provoking and informative essays from some of the best designers and writers creating roleplaying game material today. The essays cover everything from the… Read More »RPG Review: The Kobold Guide to Game Design – Volume III: Tools & Techniques by Wolfgang Baur, Monte Cook, Ed Greenwood, Rob Heinsoo, and Colin McComb
What do you look for in a game setting?
Hi all… I’ve been pondering putting aside my dreams of an independent roleplaying game in favor of doing what I love to do most, which is world and adventure design. So as I ponder such… Read More »What do you look for in a game setting?
