by Silveressa “And to think this time last year, my biggest worry was keeping my bowels move’n on a regular schedule.” -Jessy Hannaford reminiscing about the good o’l days. “Hey, that’s one upside of a zombie apocalypse; you’re never constipated for very long.” -Riley Stetson, proving there’s a positive side to every situation. Riley is [...]
Archive | January, 2011
Rediscovering Magic
by Silveressa Recently James S. asked: “In my new campaign, arcane magic has been outlawed. It’s still there, people are just too scared to use it. This has been the status quo for 1,000 years. How would you recommend handling the pacing of magic items, non magical rewards, and character wealth in general?” Hi James, thanks [...]
RPT #510 Posted – Part 2 of Best Game Master Tips of 2010
Best Game Master Tips of 2010, Part 2. Plus advice on how to run a campaign with 8th level NPCs when your PCs are just 1st level. Read on!
GM Interview: Bill Korsak
This week we interview a veteran GM who runs a lot of different systems. Short and to the point, Bill offers us some great nuggets in his answers. Bill Korsak Describe your perfect gaming session with you as GM Never having to open the rulebook or have the dice rolled. How long have you been a GM? [...]
Darkest of Winters Adventure Synopsis #4
by Silveressa Don’t think for a minute just because you’re “go’in commando” it’s going to improve your gun skills or our chances of gettin out of this alive.” -Jessy Hannaford, commenting on Heather’s lack of undergarments. “Cheap talk from the guy wearing *my* panties on his leg.” -Heather Wilks, pointing to her makeshift bandage adorning [...]
Silveressa’s Introductory
by Silveressa Hi yas, I’m Jenette, but many of you online probably know me as Silveressa. I’m the new co-blogger here. I’ve been playing and GMing RPGs for close to 17 years now and happy to have this opportunity to contribute to my favorite hobby. I’m currently running a Serenity campaign for my weekly group, [...]
RPT #509 Posted – Best Game Master Tips of 2010, Part 1
Just posted by our awesome webmaster, Steve B: Best Game Master Tips of 2010, Part 1. Also included this issue is a Reader Tip Request: What is the most important thing you learned about GMing this year? Happy new year. Please get some game mastering done in 2011!
Darkest of Winters Adventure Synopsis #3
by Silveressa “On second thought I might just get ‘mself a preachers collar and a rabbi cap, jus in case.” -Jessy Hannaford discussing the “spray and pray” method of full auto fire with Riley. “You’d better bring a bible for your last rites as well, and shovel, ’cause if your “friendly fire” comes within spitting [...]