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Beta Complex

This is a summary of a game I ran briefly a long time ago. I think it was pretty enjoyable and you might be able to steal some ideas. Beta Complex Beta Complex is a riff on Paranoia using the Shadowrun rules. Specifically Shadowrun 4a, without any of the magic. Paranoia can be played straight,Continue reading “Beta Complex”

RPG Price Points

RPGs are such a longtime hobby of mine, that I made a blog about it. I’ve run games with a variety of investment levels over the years, and wanted to highlight a couple of price points you can hit to get the best bang for your buck. Free Let’s start with free. It’s the mostContinue reading “RPG Price Points”

Paranoia. An Introduction

Paranoia is a wonderful and amazing RPG. It’s also unlike any other RPG on the market. It actively encourages things that are terrible in any other game, and sows discord in groups. It’s a blast, and a well run introductory game is something a group will remember for a long time. These are my notesContinue reading “Paranoia. An Introduction”

Cowboys From Hell. DMs Guide

The DMs guide for Cowboys From Hell that I used. It contains notes on the various encounters, and buildings in town. Locations in Thornrock Blackhorn’s Manor: Just outside of town, large plantation style house. Center: The center of town is packed earth surrounding an immense statue of a grotesque Horned Devil ramming a trident downContinue reading “Cowboys From Hell. DMs Guide”

Roll20 Industry Report Q1 2020

Roll20 released their industry report for Q1 2020 today. Table Top RPGs have always had an interesting challenge when it comes to reporting data. “What RPG is the best?” is a hotly debated subject, and beyond intangibles like “Fun” and “Cool” the most measurable source to answer that question is “What sells the best”. AnsweringContinue reading “Roll20 Industry Report Q1 2020”

Cowboys From Hell

Cowboys From Hell was a campaign I ran in roll20 for some internet strangers. My goal was simply to learn roll20 and see how it worked for potential future games at home. I’ll post my campaign info here in case someone would like to run it themselves. This will be a two part post, theContinue reading “Cowboys From Hell”

Kickstarter Potential Layoffs

Gizmodo is reporting via direct communications with Kickstarter that the platform is making plans to cut as much as 45% of its staff. Kickstarter has been huge in the TTRPG space, letting small-time shops get enough funding for professional looking, self published games, modules, and accessories. I’d say its been a game changer, compared toContinue reading “Kickstarter Potential Layoffs”

Geometric Binder

The Geometric Binder is a class I think has legs, and have not had the time to finish up. I’ll post the current draft here, and if/when finished I’ll do a version in The Showroom. Very open to feedback on this. The goal of the Geometric Binder is to serve as a replacement to theContinue reading “Geometric Binder”

Zoo York

Zoo York is an idea for a game I’ve had for a while now. I haven’t found the real fleshed out rules I want to use, but the concept seems sound. Its very much influenced by a lifelong love of the Ninja Turtles. The Pitch A section for the GM to present to players. YourContinue reading “Zoo York”

Mearls is Out*

Update at bottom Mike Mearls, the brainchild behind 5e Dungeons and Dragons, and general D&D head honcho is out. I first noticed something was up, when I caught he was doing some freelancer work for a Necromancer Games indiegogo a few weeks ago, but it looks like official word is out. His name is theContinue reading “Mearls is Out*”