It really is. Anyway, here's some random notes and thoughts and stuff that's we've dreamed up for the "long hair
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Resharing this So I Can Soak Up All the Awesome Later
The maps and art are amazing, and the content is excellent. #gaming Originally shared by +Randy M Here's a little
Star Wars: Rebel Ops Update
I don't make a habit of posting links to the AP videos for our ongoing online Star Wars game, mostly
A very special moment in tonight's Star Wars: Rebel Ops game.
+Dave Hill's rebel character, Ganna, met up with her … friend, Verana (a staff sergeant with the Empire on Onderon),
Online Gaming Update and Tech Review
(TLDR Summary: Holy crap when did Roll20's video and voice chat get so good?) I know I don't game as
Slapped together a mix of World of Dungeons and my Star Wars World: Rebel Ops hack to play with my kids
Lucky isn't a real stat – it's a non-replenishable resource that gives you an auto success. The five stats should
Confession
I still regularly save images I think might work as PCs or NPCs for an Amber game. Just in case.
Star Wars World: Rebel Ops
Hey all. I know there's a fair bit of love for +Andrew Medeiros's Star Wars World around here, so (prompted
Star Wars Rebel Ops, PTBA
Second session of running Rebel Ops, using a new (PtbA) game system for everything. Very enjoyable stuff – good fight,
After a long break, some No Thank You, Evil! this afternoon
+Sean Testerman (5 and a half) wandered into my office, pulled out the NTYE box, opened it up, and told
On Fate and GMing
So I kind of gave up on about halfway through August because the questions weren't that interesting for the second
An RPG thought that's been bouncing around my head for awhile now
One of the… I'm going to say "dependencies for enjoyment" in many – I might even say "most" RPGs I've
Dungeon World with Kaylee, via Google+ Polls
She got a 7 on her Defy Danger, trying to rush by some guards and get to the big bad,
Star Wars, Rebel Ops – Shadowpoint Housekeeping, Part 1
After a too-long hiatus, we're back to playing our Star Wars approach-less FAE hack game. Short session, but we got
RPGaDay – August 18: What innovation could RPG groups gain the most benefit from?
This is already happening, but the tech behind online meetings and collaboration is probably the future of 'tabletop' gaming. If
RPGaDay – August 17: What fictional character would best fit in your group? Why?
Finn, from The Force Awakens. I just think he'd like playing a paladin, and he seems like a nice guy.
RPGaDay – August 16: What historical character would you like in your group? For what game?
I'm going to read "historical character" as "famous person, living or dead," and then answer Benjamin Franklin, playing Dungeon Crawl
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.