I'm flailing around with trying to understand what the word "system" means in a role-playing game and the implications of it for game design. Also, I've been flailing around for something to write about this week and here is what my demons decided. This is a bunch of incomplete thoughts that I'm trying to give …
Author: Travis Miller
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Con on the Cob Events
I have three events approved for the schedule at Con on the Cob. The con is in Richfield, OH October 6-9. If you are in the area, check it out. Even if you don't get a chance to play in one of my sessions, please come up and introduce yourself. Thursday 1 PM - Atrium …
How Storytelling Skills Apply to Game Mastering
What can game masters learn from storytelling professionals?
I’m Looking For My People, Not More People.
Is more the same thing as better? I don't think so.
When You Write, Only Write.
This is one of those posts about bolstering my own morale. I'm talking to myself. I might as well acknowledge it. My wife is going to read this and say, "You wrote that for yourself didn't you?" When you write, only write. You can't write and edit the writing at the same time. That never …
Dragon’s Bend Game Report 32
Quintus turned around, looking for the teleport portal to return back to the hypogeum. There was no portal. No purple glow. Just ice and bitter wind. He looked around, uncertain about what to do next. There was a cracking in the ice near him. Something erupted and grew skyward, forming from the ice. Quintus hefted his war hammer as the ice elemental took shape.
Music Review: Regenerator by King Buffalo
Psychedelic rock trio King Buffalo released another spectacular album.
Grumpy Wizard 