I don’t think that most GMs sit at the right spot at the table. As a GM I’m always trying to think of ways to keep my players more engaged in our games. Besides storytelling and funny voices, I...
There comes a time when you think, “My project is finished. I don’t need to look at it any more. Time to turn it in and never look back.” STOP! Before clicking “send” on that email or “upload” on...
Emotional investment is what separates a good game from a great game. The same can be said for most entertainment media. Today we answer a question about how to smith more emotions at the game-table.
GenCon is fast approaching and with it Pathfinder’s second edition rules. It seems like an ideal time to revisit the weird prompt concept, after all, we’re all going need adventure ideas either for pickup games at the con or...
Sir, you are an adventurer from Lakeside Proper, are you not? And you own your own home? Wonderful! As a representative of Berry Bustle, I officially beseech you, a land owner, for aid! Location Background. Located deep in the...
Welcome back to the Dev Pit, everyone! A few weeks ago I started a series where I analyzed Pathfinder First Edition’s classes and gave some ideas on whether or not that class should be translated to Second Edition as...
Hello! Some of you have just recently had some time off. For some of you, it was just another day. Either way, I hope you get some good gaming in! As for me, it’s another week and another Zerg!...
Longtime listener Joker wrote a response to Ryan’s recent Behind The Screens article, A Balanced Game. Hey Ryan (and readers!) I was inspired by your recent blog to write a response, not to dispute or even argue against your...
Anyone who’s played a tabletop RPG for any amount of time is going to have a favorite character. Today we ask our three guests about theirs.
In lieu of today’s regularly scheduled post, I bring you this ridiculous parody song, based on Fighter by Christina Aguilera (though I sing it to the Darren Criss version). It’s about a player who has had issues playing a...