Two weeks ago I began talking about using blockbuster style cameos and crossovers in your campaign. In the MCU, Marvel studios began by using cameos that hinted to future interconnectivity. A few characters, like Nick Fury and Agent Coulson,...
Last blog I talked about using existing movies to establish a “cinematic universe” to set your campaign in. That was just one way you might make your campaign more like a blockbuster cinematic franchise. It’s a quick and easy...
As fans of [insert your favorite franchise], we often geek out together about various elements of each installment. We obsess over small details and grow attached to characters and storylines. As gamers, we often do that with published settings...
In addition to following Pathfinder First and Second Edition news, there are several other games and game communities I’ve been keeping up with. One thing I’ve noticed all of these groups have in common is that gamers are always...
I used to run one-shot RPG games frequently, as filler between campaigns, holiday events, and sometimes just because players were free on an unexpected night. I still run a fair share of one-shot games and (as then) most are...
So yesterday, I went out and watched Ready Player One. For what it’s worth, I really enjoyed the movie. For me, it hit most of the right beats even if the exact scenes, pop culture nods, and situations the...
The news from Paizo regarding the playtest for Pathfinder’s second edition has been coming furiously fast. Fast enough that I scrapped nearly an entire blog because large portions of it included some rough rules speculation that Monday’s blog about...
I love Pathfinder, but much of my love of this hobby came from long before Pathfinder’s launch and since its release, other game companies have been putting out excellent work too. So, I thought I’d share some adventures that...
I’ve been prepping to run Giantslayer for a while now, and those of you who have read it played it or listened to the Glass Cannon know how the campaign begins. For everyone else, I’m going to keep this...
Sometimes you need a weird idea to get through a momentary GM block. Here are eight several prompts to spark your imagination. Some are novel, some cliché any or all of them might give you some fun ideas. Working for...