How Do We Teach Game-Running?
A friend’s Facebook thread got me thinking about how the sweet science of game-running is taught and refined. Now, as you likely know, I’ve been writing for Tribality for more than four and a half years, and helping GMs hone their craft is ...
Playing D&D with kids, and how to do it properly
So… You are having a family reunion in a week and would love to show your favorite TTRPG to your little cousins. Or maybe it is your 8-year-old daughter you want to internalize in this hobby. Having had my little ...
The Bard Class, Part Six
Sure, it’s been more than three years since the last article in the History of the Bard, but the tale of each class has grown in the telling and I wanted to do the same for bards, this time for ...
Roving Rikirta – Harraegir
Today I present Harraegir – a fantasy area of that you can use for a one shot, as part of the Rikirta setting, or link it to other settings. Nation – Harraegir : Population – 50% Merfolk, 25% Dryad, Ranik ...
Roving Rikirta – Varokaj
Today I present Varokaj – a fantasy area of that you can use for a one shot, as part of the Rikirta setting, or link it to other settings. Varokaj (Lost lands) Currently controlled by Everburn : Kobolds & Naga. ...
Roving Rikirta – Tir na gren
Today I present Tir Na Gren – a fantasy area of that you can use for a one shot, as part of the Rikirta setting, or link it to other settings. Nation – Tir na gren Population – 50% Elves, ...
The Fighter Class, Part Twelve
As I’ve said in the past several articles of this series, I thought I wanted to pair Dungeon World with another game’s fighter to have enough to talk about. Then I read the Dungeon World fighter playbook, remembered how much ...
Plant Creatures – Bark worse than their bite
There are many creatures in fantasy genre that can be used in roleplaying games to give variety in encounters. Today’s trio are Plants, ancient species and skilled survivors. Dryads Appearance – Humanoid reclusive plant creatures, either native or from the ...
Arthropods – Nature’s Wonders
There are many creatures on earth that can be used in roleplaying games to give variety in encounters without being overly magical. Today’s trio are Arthropods, cunning survivors and predators. Strengths – Patient and silent. Arthropods are very strong, and ...
Livin on a scare! – Vampire PC’s
There are many ways you can use Vampires, cursed folk returned from the grave in your games as Player characters. Here are some questions to run through to help you define Vampires in your games. Vampire can be player ...