Start with a disdain for complex role playing systems. Add a ton of pop culture references, an understanding of Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey, a simple one die system that is flexible enough to handle every circumstance, tons of humor, candy, bisexual cheerleaders, and the belief that player characters should be ‘naked and on fire’ and you get Hex Games Quick Ass Game System (QAGS).
OK. First off, I would like to apologize for my ramblings on last post. I must have been on some good drugs that night…. But this isn’t the first time this has happened! I’ve been reading too far into the rules for years, trying to find some insight into the game that, in all probability, [...]
Just got back from a fabulous gaming vacation. Read on for some quick hit reviews of some cool new boardgames…
I’ll be taking a break from all the heavy RPG theory I’ve been doing and share with you what’s been consuming all my free time of late. Flash Strategy Games.
In this week’s article, KarasDjun realizes that he doesn’t know as much as he thinks he does. Focus, if you will, on the paladin ability and spell known as Detect Evil!
We’ve been talking quite a bit lately here at d21 about ways to enhance a story-driven RPG experience. Here, then, some practical examples of how to handle combat in a story-based system.
If you can not tell by now, I am completely facinated with Spirit of the Century. (Not to mention Don’t Rest Your Head, Godsend Agenda, M-Force, or Shadows of Yesterday.)
In which MetalJim puts off his pilgrimage for another year…
In this new era of collaborative storytelling GMs rely on players to help build the story and carry the narrative. This requires the players be more informed than they may be used to…
In which MetalJim gets out of the house and gets into shape…
D&D started with minimal storytelling elements. White Wolf brought story to the fore. The new games offered by independent publishers have taken storytelling to the next level.