• Strikeforce – Building Campaigns pt. 1

    Strikeforce – Building Campaigns pt. 1

    Back in the 1980s I had been playing a bunch of superhero RPGs, cutting my teeth on the early editions of Marvel Superheros (TSR) and DC Heroes before getting into Champions. It was there I encountered the sourcebook that would continue to influence my approach to superhero games, world building, and campaigns in general. That… Read more

  • Gamer Goals 2026 – Board Games Mid Year

    Gamer Goals 2026 – Board Games Mid Year

    Half Way There … Technically, it’s 7 months in but July was pretty busy. In any case, I thought it was a good excuse for a quick review of what games I’ve managed to get to the table, new and old. One thing I’ve been sloppier at this year is keeping records and I know… Read more

  • Game Theory – Power Stunts

    Game Theory – Power Stunts

    As a long time comic book fan, I of course played many a superhero TTRPG, including TSR’s Marvel Superheroes (at least 2 editions), DC Heroes (multiple editions), Heroes Unlimited, Villains & Vigilantes, GURPS Supers (okay, technically never played it but it’s a great sourcebook, like many other GURPS sourcebooks), Super World, Mutants & Masterminds (2nd… Read more

  • Playing – Shadowdark (House Rules)

    Playing – Shadowdark (House Rules)

    For this Beyond the Broken Veil – Shadowdark adventure, I wanted to create a high action pulp adventure. With that in mind, we’re using a few options from the Shadowdark Modes of Play (pg. 111) and house rules lifted from other games. Hunter Mode Pulp Mode (Modified) Additionally, I’m bringing some some mechanics from other… Read more

  • Trailer – Neuromancer (TV Series)

    Trailer – Neuromancer (TV Series)

    I was first handed a copy of Neuromancer by my dad, courtesy of his coworker who heard that I was into science fiction. I devoured it and eagerly chased down more by William Gibson, coming across other authors set in similar gritty high tech dystopic screams against corporate feudalism and submission to the invasive chrome… Read more

  • Playing – ShadowDark (Creating a Pitch)

    Playing – ShadowDark (Creating a Pitch)

    My “Not Three Gnomes in a Trenchcoat” table (a joke that started in a Out of the Abyss campaign 7+ years ago) agreed to trying out a different system before diving back into a long form campaign. I wrote up three proposals and Shadowdark was the one selected. Here’s a copy of the pitch with… Read more

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