Not sure if it was the lack of sleep last night or a wild hair, but I had a crazy idea. Vince has been working off and on on the Space Lords of Venus idea, which has a particular spin on M&P for a “space pulp” kind of setting. And I dig that kind of…
So what is a Gaming Vitae or GV? A GV is just like a Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, but of the games you have played over the years. This will take a while, but my gaming career began in 1982 when I met a group of guys who played D&D. My life was forever…
I’ve once again fallen way behind on the #RPGaDay effort, so am just going to happily write about the last topic in the list. I do have to thank Dave Chapman of Autocratik for starting this fantastic project. I’ve seen great articles across the web all month and it’s been amazing. So hopefully we can do something similar…
Hard to believe we’re already on day 18 and heading into “favorites” territory for the #RPGaDay effort this month. Today is “Favorite Game System” and I know many folks who are hung up on game systems. I am not one of them. A game system equates to not just a set of rules, but the setting and…
Lately I’ve been pondering strange questions as a GM and designer, so here’s my latest ramble… Have you noticed that most fantasy worlds are focused on the crowded places? The constructed places? What about the open spaces? If you watch The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings Movies, you see the dwarves and the…
Welcome to Angar’s Magic Shoppe! Here you’ll find Angar Bossz reading one of his latest book acquisitions, tinkering with a new toy for his collection, talking with his assistant Radu, or petting the store cat Iago. Will he help you in your quest with a nugget of information or just the right book? Only time will…
Whether you head to the alchemist for a headache cure, plant food, or Cure Light Wounds, odds are that you’ll find yourself in one of their shops from time to time. As a wizard you may need a spell component. As your garden variety adventurer you may be looking for work and need to gather…
It has been said that the world will eventually come to an end. It has also been said that it has already happened. Multiple times. Here are a few ancient events to ponder as possible cataclysmic events… The Eruption of Mt. Black Little is known of the Mt. Black eruption beyond the fact that a…
In the mists of time, many deities have risen and fallen. Here are five gods and goddesses who have been lost to time… Will they return? 1. Sura – Goddess of Sand, destroyed in a battle with Caven, Ruler of Storms 2. Ban – God of Borders, presumed lost when the Kingdom of Aven was…
Welcome to The Painted Man… A great place to grab a drink, shoot the breeze, and relax for a while! The Painted Man himself may greet you at the door or the friendly barmaid may catch your eye and bring you a drink. Don’t forget to try the stew! Just don’t sit in the corner where mysterious…
