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What is your default stance in an RPG: do you adhere to the letter of the rules , or the spirit of the rules? Can you do both?
I just had one of the most incredible gaming experiences, and it was because of an inventive use of the mechanics. But it didn't feel cheap, and it didn't feel fudged.
Jeff and I were in an epic, final session of a long running campaign -- it was the final fight with the final boss -- the stakes couldn't be higher, and it was TOUGH.
It was a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons session, and the Dungeon Master (Jeremy Lilley of Erasmus Expeditions) did something simple but profound involving the Bardic Inspiration die, and a point of inspiration.
It changed the entire direction of the game, and the outcome was exactly what we needed for the fight-- BUT it did not follow the rules... or at least the letter of the rules.
You can hear Jeff tell the story of what happened at the beginning of this video, and then get some tips on how you can do these kinds of things in your game.
Overall, we think that when the moment is right, it's okay to allow players to use resources in ways that are unconventional, as long as the spirit of the rules AND of the story remain intact.
What do you think?
#TRPG #mechanics #inventive
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What is your default stance in an RPG: do you adhere to the letter of the rules , or the spirit of the rules? Can you do both?
I just had one of the most incredible gaming experiences, and it was because of an inventive use of the mechanics. But it didn't feel cheap, and it didn't feel fudged.
Jeff and I were in an epic, final session of a long running campaign -- it was the final fight with the final boss -- the stakes couldn't be higher, and it was TOUGH.
It was a 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons session, and the Dungeon Master (Jeremy Lilley of Erasmus Expeditions) did something simple but profound involving the Bardic Inspiration die, and a point of inspiration.
It changed the entire direction of the game, and the outcome was exactly what we needed for the fight-- BUT it did not follow the rules... or at least the letter of the rules.
You can hear Jeff tell the story of what happened at the beginning of this video, and then get some tips on how you can do these kinds of things in your game.
Overall, we think that when the moment is right, it's okay to allow players to use resources in ways that are unconventional, as long as the spirit of the rules AND of the story remain intact.
What do you think?
#TRPG #mechanics #inventive
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![How to Make Awesome Villains [Proven Methods + New Techniques] (for RPGs)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/T28bynOXG1E/mqdefault.jpg "How to Make Awesome Villains [Proven Methods + New Techniques] (for RPGs)
Everyone wants to make awesome villains. But whats the difference between a really great villain, and one thats just meh?
In this video well give you some things that are proven tried-and-true, and also some new techniques you may not of heard of to make a cool, powerful, engaging villain.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:39 - Tims #1 Trick: Change the order of your villains creation.
2:32 - Jeff Most Important Thing: MOTIVES (with a spin on it too).
8:30 - Jamess Method for Memorable Villains: does the villain make sense if the heroes didnt exist?
11:31 - TabTerian Toast
We hope this video helps you make awesome villains.
Comments below with some of your favorite villains, or the the methods you use to make your own amazing villains.
Join us in a TabTerian Toast:
May you mend the first break
May you kill the first snake
May you conquer everything you undertake
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