In Keyword Design, I use a single word as inspiration for a mundane item, a magic item, a feat, a spell, and a class option. Today’s word is “Cunning” as suggested by Aaron. Here’s a confession: I haven’t been...
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...
OH MAN! EAGLES ARE SUPERBOWL CHAMPIONS! Sorry. I’m not a big football fan, but I AM a Philadelphian, and when our team is in the big game and casts off the shackles of a 52-year long win drought, you’re...
Growing up (as a 90’s kid!), I encountered a number of book series, such as the Harry Potter series, Goosebumps, and others. The most ubiquitous of these series was Animorphs. It seemed no matter where I went, be it...
The following situation emerged shortly into a session run by my friend and first time GM Amelie (pronounced Emily, despite what your eyes might tell you): After killing a monster that ambushed us in a room with cavernous cracks...
Death happens. Sometimes characters die, and it’s rarely enjoyed by anyone. Today, we’re going to try to find a way to kill a PC that the controlling-player is actually pretty okay with.
Hi, my name is James and welcome to Code/Switch. Today I want to talk about an attribute. Not cunning, guile, or bravery, I’m talking 3D6 drop the lowest attribute. The attribute in question is Charisma and I want to...
As one might expect, I have a lot of friends who are Pathfinder players, what being a Venture-Agent and all that. One of my friends (he was actually our healer in our now-complete Reign of Winter group) loves making...
We are keeping things classic this week. Over the last few months, I’ve been playing Super Mario Odyssey. The series’ villain, Bowser, seemed like the perfect candidate for stating up. He’s a big scary lizard and I know that...
Maps! I love maps, maps of towns, countries, floor plans, buildings, caves, space ships, if you can draw it, I love it. I have loved maps for as long as I can remember. I remember getting graph paper and...