One of my favorite pieces of movie trivia is that the famous mine car chase from … Use Your Outtakes – The Curse of SekhmetRead more
Adventure
Lovecraft in the Ice Age – Canyon of the Snow Cairns
This month, I go waaaaay back in time to the ice age. And to make it … Lovecraft in the Ice Age – Canyon of the Snow CairnsRead more
Borrowing from the Past – Who Tracks the Steps of Glory?
FASA’s original Star Trek RPG is underrated, largely because it borrowed so much from other systems. … Borrowing from the Past – Who Tracks the Steps of Glory?Read more
Solo Adventures – Beyond the Vale of Madness
The first adventure for a generation of roleplayers was Bargle’s underground lair. Featured in the 1983 … Solo Adventures – Beyond the Vale of MadnessRead more
6 Tips For Writing a Great Pulp Adventure – The Lost Jewels of Éire
Pulp RPGs are cursed! I’m not an RPG historian, but I’m fairly positive that is a … 6 Tips For Writing a Great Pulp Adventure – The Lost Jewels of ÉireRead more
Steampunk Inspiration from Old Videogames – Martian Awakenings
One-shot adventures are a great opportunity for GMs to try something new. Without the pressure of … Steampunk Inspiration from Old Videogames – Martian AwakeningsRead more
Downplay the Supernatural, Increase the Terror – Feast of Odoacer
Horror RPGs appear to be going through a resurgence, at least according to my own convention … Downplay the Supernatural, Increase the Terror – Feast of OdoacerRead more
Lovecraftian Horror – The Strange & Sunken Fate of Karl Heinrich
One of my favorite H.P. Lovecraft stories is “The Temple”. It’s a straightforward but moody account … Lovecraftian Horror – The Strange & Sunken Fate of Karl HeinrichRead more
Even Homer says it’s OK for NPCs to have nothing to say – The Honey Tree of Pelion
This month, it’s off to Heroic Greece with The Honey Tree of Pelion, a GURPS adventure … Even Homer says it’s OK for NPCs to have nothing to say – The Honey Tree of PelionRead more
Writing for Popular IP (at a Wizarding School) – The Warlock’s Tunnel
Harry Potter has a special place in my creative consciousness not only because of my love … Writing for Popular IP (at a Wizarding School) – The Warlock’s TunnelRead more