Aethyric Space was the second article I co-wrote with J. Edward Tremlett. We decided early on the best thing to do was to partition the work according to our strengths. J. knows how to write a compelling bit of fluff and I’m a fair hand with the crunch. Together we hopped to create an interesting […]
Continue readingThe Chronicles of Ceteri B-Team: Season 2, Session 5
Dramatis Personae Devin Broadhurst (played by Rob D.): There was a blurb here the entire time. But it disappears every time you look away from the screen. Tagline: “You saw it, but forgot it.” Gabriel MacAlister (played by Douglas Cole): Built like the natural athlete he is, he is tall, strong, and solidly good-looking, but deeply scarred from […]
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Gamemaster’s Guidepost: Cutting Down Skill Rolls
Playing an RPG doesn’t mean the dice need to be rolled for every action. The old adage of “Role-playing not Roll-playing” rings particularly true to me. Here are a few things I try to do when I run a game: “Yeah, But Does It Affect The Outcome?” Seriously. If it doesn’t affect the outcome do not roll. […]
Continue readingGURPS101: Those Who Help Themselves
Most religions teach at least a modicum of self-reliance – faith that your god will sustain you through your trials, but the trials themselves are up to you to endure and figure out. GURPS Powers: Divine Favor offers a fairly comprehensive framework for characters who are divinely empowered by God, gods, powerful spirits, etc. But […]
Continue readingCarpe Blogiem: Author, Patreon, and Blog Highlights – October 2018
Authorial Highlights My Pyramid article “The Fifth Attribute” was published in Pyramid #3/120: Alternate GURPS V. I wrote, revised, and submitted my short GURPS item with its shorter deadline. That’s done. My non-GURPS project stalled while I sort some stuff out behind the scenes. I ended up having to toss about 1200 words of material out after […]
Continue readingBoil and Bubble: Ritual Path Magic Tellurgy
A few new spells and a new trait for ritual path magic casters who utilize places of power, ley lines, etc. . . . . . if you’d like to read more, consider becoming a patron! Note: the link to the actual content for patrons is here.
Continue readingGURPS101: Dungeon Fantasy Bard Power-Ups
GURPS Dungeon Fantasy bards can always use a few more tricks up their sleeves. . . . . . if you’d like to read more, consider becoming a patron! Note: the link to the actual content for patrons is here.
Continue readingThe Chronicles of Ceteri C-Team: Season 2, Session 2
Dramatis Personae Agrivain Tashaslan (played by Travis E.): Inhumanely attractive and a genius spellcaster, Aggravaine is trying to make a name for himself in the supernatural world of Ceteri.. Tagline: “TBA.” Jackson Taft (played by Dylan D.): TBA. Tagline: “TBA. Leo Brienza (played by Emily S.): A werewolf private investigator. Leo has a fondness for Twinkies and is a […]
Continue readingThe Chronicles of Ceteri B-Team: Season 2, Session 2
Dramatis Personae Devin Broadhurst (played by Rob D.): There was a blurb here the entire time. But it disappears every time you look away from the screen. Tagline: “You saw it, but forgot it.” Gabriel MacAlister (played by Douglas Cole): Built like the natural athlete he is, he is tall, strong, and solidly good-looking, but deeply scarred from […]
Continue readingCarpe Blogiem: Call for Players for Chronicles of Ceteri
I’ve got an open spot in my current GURPS campaign for my Sunday group (C-Team). The game will be nominally from 2pm EST to 6pm EST. I’m looking for someone who can reliably be there, is friendly, and can do a bit of roleplaying. System mastery is a plus, but not required. If you’re interested, email me. So […]
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