Character equipment still plays an important role in OSR games. Seeing where the OSR play style comes from, that's understandable. But for FKR games? Is equipment for FKR heroes as important as for OSR characters? I doubt it. If I take a look back at the pre-D&D scene, the time of the two Daves, Braunstein, Blackmoor, … Continue reading It’s not about equipment
Month: October 2020
FKR No-Pool Risus (also: One-Die Risus)
It came up today on the FKR server: dice pool systems. I generally have a love-hate relationship with them. They offer advantages (bigger pool = more power; what a immensely visual way to portray your character!), but to me, there's a huge drawback: counting the dice. Or, worse, adding them, as T&T does, or the … Continue reading FKR No-Pool Risus (also: One-Die Risus)
How don’t I roll?: The heart of FKR
In my opinion, the Landshut Rules capture my way of refereeing games perfectly: Most of the times, I don't roll dice. Diceless gaming has been around since the beginning of our hobby. Gary Gygax said (purportedly):I don't know if that's true, but after all I heard in my chats with the grognards who played with Gary … Continue reading How don’t I roll?: The heart of FKR
Dunkelwurm: The Central Reich
Let's do this properly. The Middle Kingdom in my FKR game. Capital: Gareth (Kaiser Hal) Geographical borders:Finsterkamm, Salamander Stone, Black Sickle, Troll Peaks, Raschtul's Wall, Anvil mountains, Kosch mountains Think of: Germany in the High Middle Ages Religion: The One God (think of: Medieval Catholic Church) … and the appropriate spark table: 1 Counts … Continue reading Dunkelwurm: The Central Reich
Dunkelwurm: Hero Types
After I introduced my new FKR fantasy game, I'd like to show you what type of heroes you can play. 1. Rooster Rogue (Hahnenschalk) Rooster? Hah! You're so much more than a talking man-sized rooster with human hands and clothes! You are the direct descendant of the proud and noble House of Rooster Rogues. Your Art … Continue reading Dunkelwurm: Hero Types
New School Shadowrun aesthetics I like
Another SR 1e pic post.Raben-Aas (Andreas Schroth) is one of my most favorite new school SR artists.Benjamin Giletti:
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