The Burden of the Bones
This idea came to me the other night and is burning a hole in my brain. I see all sorts of interesting adventure ideas in the future… ——————– There are a few priests, scattered throughout… Read More »The Burden of the Bones
NPCs
Who will you run into in your next dungeon?
As I work on a first level adventure for Mazes & Perils, I was struck by this odd thought… Why do we never seem to see NPCs in a lot of the dungeons we crawl? Sure,… Read More »Who will you run into in your next dungeon?
Personality Traits, Part 3 – Darkside
Hello fellow readers! Let’s take on the Darkside Personality Traits this time. These are the traits usually embodied by the bad guys. However, they could also be used by other characters to indicate a “fall… Read More »Personality Traits, Part 3 – Darkside
How do you inspire your players? RPG Blog Carnival – January 2016
This month’s RPG Blog Carnival topic is hosted by Johnn Four of Roleplaying Tips himself. He wants to know what we (as GMs I suspect) do to inspire our players to get excited to play… Read More »How do you inspire your players? RPG Blog Carnival – January 2016
EncounteRX – NPC Makeover, SyFy Face Off-style
Some of you may be addicted to Syfy’s Face Off competition series where they pit aspiring makeup and effects artists against different solo and team challenges in insane time frames. If not and you’re interested… Read More »EncounteRX – NPC Makeover, SyFy Face Off-style
A Stroll Through the Medieval Market, Stall 4
Last week we talked about a few vendors and buyers in the market, ending with the fabric seller… Today we’ll work our way to the next stall in the Medieval Market map from DramaScape. Next on… Read More »A Stroll Through the Medieval Market, Stall 4
A Stroll Through the Medieval Market, Stall 1
As I work on the next installment of the Insta-NPCs line (officially now named Insta-NPCs #10: Caveat Emptor and should be released by the end of July if all goes well), I thought back on… Read More »A Stroll Through the Medieval Market, Stall 1
Five NPCs Visiting the Market…
While doing some preparation for the Lost Age Campaign I just started, it became painfully aware that I needed more texture in the NPCs who were coming to Nifton’s Inlet – this little fishing village with… Read More »Five NPCs Visiting the Market…
Who’s your Daddy? (Generating NPC Families)
In honor of Father’s Day, I thought I’d come up with some way to figure out not only a NPC’s (or PC)’s father or their entire family. So Happy Father’s Day to all you gaming… Read More »Who’s your Daddy? (Generating NPC Families)
Does your villain have what it takes?
Villains. Without them, what’s a hero supposed to do? Han Solo needs his “wretched hive of scum and villainy” to be discovered in. The Dread Pirate Roberts wears a mask and at best will kill… Read More »Does your villain have what it takes?
