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Mature Themes in Gaming: Pregnancy
Advice Level: Beginner to Advanced Gamer So your story is moving along fairly smoothly: characters are developing, plot is advancing, relationships are forming… when suddenly, BABIES! Or more...
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Gaming with Sound
Advice Level: Beginner to Moderate Gamer One thing a childhood of non-verbal video games taught me is how valuable sound can be as a means of conveying story. I’m not just talking about the amazing...
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Joining the Party
Advice Level: Beginner to Moderate Gamer Image from: Papers and Pencils Whether you’re a new GM, nervous but eager to experiment with story ideas, or an experienced one...
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Creating Tension Between Your Characters
Advice Level: Beginner to Moderate Writers, Beginner to Advanced Gamers Tension between characters is something most groups have to deal with at one point or another. Some would prefer that everyone...
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Defusing Tension Between Your Players
Advice Level: Beginner to Expert Gamers Tension between characters is something most groups have to deal with at one point or another. Last post discussed some ways of creating tension between...
View ArticleScaling Your Campaign, Tier 1
Advice Level: Beginner to Advanced Gamers A major step in plotting out a tabletop RPG campaign is determining its scope. Do you want a small, intimate tale, where the plot revolves around the Player...
View ArticleScaling Your Campaign, Tier 2
Advice Level: Beginner to Advanced Gamers The previous post discussed how to start a wide ranging campaign at Tier 1, at a scale that’s small but personal, and the value that adds to the story and...
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Scaling Your Campaign, Tier 3
Advice Level: Beginner to Advanced Gamers Tier 3: Worldwide Story The previous post explored the unique themes a Tier 2 story can have, and the opportunities and challenges it can present: Tier 2 adds...
View ArticleI Hate Prophecies (and So Should You!)
Ladies and gentlemen, I contest that there is no form of artificial plot advancement, no unnecessary McGuffin so odious and unimaginative as “The Prophecy.” Further, I assert that almost every single...
View ArticleInsufferable Geniuses in Fiction
When you build a main character, they often need strengths and weaknesses to really feel “real” or be interesting to readers. They need flaws, even if that flaw is tied to their strength or virtue. If...
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