Mapless Combat + Making Class Matter
From John Large Roleplaying Tips Newsletter #651 This article was inspired by the use of combat zones in the Fate role playing system by Evil Hat Publishing. A lot of role playing games make use of tactical grid maps and miniatures in their combat systems. However, this isn’t the only way to run things. If […]
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Get Rid Of The Grid (What I Learned From The Strategic Miniatures Player)
From Dr. Nik Roleplaying Tips Newsletter #0282 Get Rid Of The Grid (What I Learned From The Strategic Miniatures Player) Sure, I started out with the boxed D&D game, but I really got into the original Battletech. We used to have battles that spanned the entire basement and took all night. I’ve never forgotten the […]
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Battlefield Design Tips For D&D 3.5
From Jake Robins, Edmonton, Alberta Roleplaying Tips Newsletter #0276 A Brief Word From Johnn Battlefield Design Is A Game Within The Game “Dread Pirate” Jake Robins’ article, while catering to D&D folks, is a good lesson for all GMs who run combats. The primary take-away tip is to pre-plan your battlefields and to design each […]
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