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War is coming!
Thinking about my game world and what should happen in it in the not so close future, I came to a simple decision: WAR. …
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Get a Plot
Sometimes, you just need a new plot.
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Gamer's Dictionary of Measurements
The world is full of different measurement systems. Some are old, some new, some obvious, some obscure. Each one is impo…
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Systems of Measurement
Systems of measurement might not sound like the most interesting of things, but they can be used to good effect in a rol…
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The Enigma - the 'unbreakable' German WWII cipher that has become an icon of cryptography and mystery. Learn how it works and why it is a great cipher for role-playing games.
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Possession is never as simple as you may think....
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GAMEOS 2.7.11+ (DEFAULT, APR 17 2016, 14:00:29)[GCC 5.3.1 20160413]TYPE 'HELP' FOR MOREWHAT IS YOUR NAME?>>> MageekWELCOME, MAGEEK>>> LISTLIST WHAT?>>> LIST FILESProjectX secret.txt plot_hook.txt evil_company_hierarchy.txt mypla…
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A Mastersmiths' guide to metals of worth and the knowledge you will need to become a true Master of Metals. by Master Blademsith Cethrik Hammerstone Master of the Thirteeth Blade, Bladesmith to King Regrare Alderkin, Maker of Caldeban…
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30 Ways to Cheat Death
3 HoH
Everyone dies. But delaying that impending sentence is the holy grail. Science, scorcery, and wishful thinking do all in their power to bestow such delays. Be your deeds pure or evil, cheating death is neither easy nor reliable.
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Wanderers beware, these gates open not, Except to those only who the way have bought. You may purchase the right to pass me by, By each guessing my riddles. Care to try?
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30 Prophecies
1 HoH
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"Prophecy today is hardly the romantic business that it used to be. The old tools of the trade, like the sword, the hair shirt, and the long fast in the wilderness, have given way to more contemporary, mundane instruments of doom --…
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Some guidelines on making workable martial art styles within a game.
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Potions and other alchemical concoctions are often no more than funny-colored water in a bottle; what of the strange and unusual components used to craft these marvelous items?
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Landscape Description
1 HoH
The landscape is a product of nature's own processes and humanoid activities troughout centuries or millenia. How can we capture this in our stories, and deliver vivid and semi authentic descriptions?
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Nooo!!! Don't... touch that....
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The stream of time can suddenly be breached. What happens now?
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Was the treasure horde too large? Or the employer too generous? Ohhh, there are so many ways of depriving heroes of their more or less deserved wealth.
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War is a constant in many RPG's. I believe that I have done enough war based adventures and campaigns that I might as well share some ideas and open the stage for others to share their thoughts.
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Radiation Sickness
1 HoH
Radiation sickness is a serious matter and I wanted to address it after noticing it in a post. I have created 10 severities of exposure and detailed what happens during each.
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Legacy of the Pharaohs
2 HoH
Ancient Egypt, Land of the Pharaohs: What will you find among the eternal sands?
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Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. Confucious
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Red Herrings
4 HoH
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Are you a friend of adventures that bring you closer to the ultimate truth, that help you to learn your world, and teach you a valuable lesson? Or at least provide you with useful means upon your further journey? Then, my friend, better sta…
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Tyren - Overview
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Tyren isn't just another world for players to RP in. No, this setting goes far, far beyond that.
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Character Hooks
Golden
5 HoH
I'm trying to think of alternatives for game-openings, to replace the standard 'meet up in a tavern' or 'adventuring group applying for a job' techniques. I know these can be easy ways to get people playing, but I'm certain there are more i…
