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How I Prep A Session
A lot of blog-space is spent showcasing or discussing various ways a GM should structure and prep their sessions. But what does prepping actually look like in practice? Is everyone using techniques such as prep-situations-not-plots? Are they making good use of the three-clue rule for their adventures? And when do you decide that enough prep…
Structured Combat Encounters: Objectives
Chances are, if you’re one of the millions playing games like D&D 5e, Pathfinder or 13th Age, it’s because you love combat. The power fantasy of fighting evil monsters, daring feats of heroism, and overcoming the odds are one of the core reasons why we play these games, myself included. It’s such a staple of…
What the Heart? Using ICRPG Hearts in 13th Age
A blood-weaving warlock of the Iron Circle has rooted out a member of the Harkenwold resistance, a human woman named Ilyana including her two children. Her husband was dragged outside and a toxic acid salamander is gorging itself on his remains. Ilyana’s cries for help are drowned out as the warlock barricaded their home and…