I'm going to read "historical character" as "famous person, living or dead," and then answer Benjamin Franklin, playing Dungeon Crawl
Author: doycet
August 15: What types or source of inspiration do you turn to most often for RPGs?
The people at the table, first and foremost. After that, podcasts run by enthusiastic people. Genre-relevant TV. Recommended books… Pretty
August 14: Who would be on your dream team of people to game with?
Ooh. That's tricky. Thing is, I'm not sure all my favorite players would be very compatible, all in a single
RPGaDay – August 12: What game is your group most likely to play next? Why?
Well, odds say Star Wars FAE, since that's (allegedly) the ongoing game I'm running, and it's scheduled for tomorrow. If
August 11: Which gamer that you have played with has most affected the way that you play?
Probably +Tim White – he makes me roleplay more and narrate less when I GM. "More actor, less writer!" he
RPGaDay – August 10: What was the largest in-game surprise you have experienced?
In my old Amber campaign, Things in Heaven and Earth, Benedict, rather than losing an arm in his duel with…
RPG A Day, August 9: What things are a part of your ideal session, other than the actual game?
More and more, I treasure a diverse group of players. A table full of white dudes is a missed opportunity
August 8: Do you prefer hardcover, softcover, or electronic books? What are the benefits of your preference?
I like ebook versions of RPG texts, which are unfortunately as rare as hen's teeth. PDF is… fine. Not great.
RPG a Day, August 6 and 7
August 6: What is the most amazing thing that you know a game group has done for their community? http://www.facebook.com/gamersgiving/
RPG a Day: August 3rd, 4th, and 5th
August 3 What is something you have done with your game character that you are the proudest of? I really
RPG a Day Catch Up
Missed the start of this during a crazy Monday, so here's a couple answers. August 1: Do you prefer to
Quote of the Week
"They [Nintendo] could add way, way more game if they felt like it. I mean, as much as they wanted.
Fun thing
Playing something between a Choose Your Adventure and an RPG with +Kaylee Testerman via Google+, using the poll function. We
Several regular players couldn't make our regular Hangouts game, so we played Dungeon World!
Started off with questions about the player's characters (an artificier, immolator, and an elven fighter) and background (elves were cast
Slept bad last night
Here's my brain today: "You should finish that story." "But I don't want to write uaaaaaagh too harrrrrrrd. I just
Star Wars: Rebel Ops – The Onderon Job, Part 2
… in a different part of the Galaxy.… eighteen months PRIOR to the events of the first six sessions.… with
Star Wars: Rebel Ops – The Onderon Job
Meanwhile… … in a different part of the Galaxy.… eighteen months PRIOR to the events of the first six sessions.…
Getting Closer to No Thank You, Evil!
Originally shared by +Doyce Testerman Kaylee (10) made up her character for No Thank You, Evil! about a week ago
Pondering FAE Tweaks for Star Wars: Rebel Ops
A few days ago, I publicly mulled over how the game is going. That post attracted quite a bit of
Star Wars Art
I got a finished commission from skilled Star Wars-focused artist Lorna-ka, and feel like nerding out and sharing. Dekko will
Some Thoughts on recent Gaming
Mostly the online stuff, systems, genres, et cetera. In no particular order, just stream-of-consciousness stuff. —- I like running Star
Session Six of Star Wars: Rebel Ops
We wrap up the "Tatooine Manhunt" arc.
No thank you, Evil!
My daughter and I have played a lot of RPGs together, but nothing in recent memory has gotten her psyched
200-word RPG Challenge submission: Freaks
So this thing is happening: The 200 Word RPG Challenge puts your writing and editing skills to the test! What
Mouse Guard Risus with Sean and Kaylee (and Zoe!)
Last night, I swapped out normal bedtime activities for a little RPG fun with Sean and Kaylee, as I have
Star Wars: Rebel Ops, Session 5
Probably/possibly penultimate session of the current arc of the FAE-based game.
Risus Supers!
S. John Ross (creator of Risus) mentioned a plan to run some one-shot game sessions online. I, like many others,
Mouse Guard Risus with Sean and Kaylee
Last night, I swapped out normal bedtime activities for a little RPG fun with Sean and Kaylee. I’ve done this