Yesterday, I came full circle when I talked about character creation using images and tarot (like) cards. I used this method for a long time; it started back in the mid-1990s, when the Everway rpg was published. This game is not only highly recommended, but I consider it required reading for any referee… its Karma/Drama/Fortune … Continue reading Create your character – with images (Awesome is Good, pt. 2)
Month: November 2021
Random tables… I don’t really need them (Awesome is Good, pt. 1)
I think it's a safe bet to use "random table" as synonym for OSR. What's funny about this is that when we take a look into the original published game (the three books) that started commercial roleplaying, we see 34 random tables in total: the reaction table, eleven magic items/maps tables, six monster level tables, … Continue reading Random tables… I don’t really need them (Awesome is Good, pt. 1)
Thundarr FKR!
A quick status report on my latest FKR game :)It's coming along nicely...Here are a few example heroes:BarbarianMultiple attacks, Battle ShoutStun Hammer, Short Bow w/explosive arrows, Sword RabbitmanSuperstrong legs, sharp teethMachine gun, Chainmail armor ScavengerSneaky, Keen EyeBlowgun that shoots Stun Shuriken, Military Vest with glued-on pebbles Priest of The Man with the White HatPray to … Continue reading Thundarr FKR!
It all boils down to… that thing the good professor invented
…Prof. MAR Barker, I mean. More than 40 years ago, the creator of Tekumel created this system: This is the essence of my understanding of FKR gaming. The details, everything else, will establish itself at the table. This includes character creation. So... grab whatever dice you have available or like best, pick a (comic) book … Continue reading It all boils down to… that thing the good professor invented
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