Category: System Neutral
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Rewriting Dungeon Keys
Note: This is an elaboration on a post I made on Reddit that I felt warranted its own entry on the blog. There are a few different approaches I’ve taken to running prewritten material, and the one that I’ve currently settled on is to rewrite the key in a condensed…
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Megadungeons – A Working Definition
Something that has really captured my imagination since I’ve heard about old-school D&D is the idea of a megadungeon. The idea of running or playing in one is exciting, and as part of my hope of transition my current game to an open table I want to craft my own.…
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RPG Dungeon Designs: Magic Colleges
The magic college or boarding school is a pretty awesome idea, as evidenced by just how many authors have tried their hands at it. It also makes for a compelling backdrop for a dungeon in a tabletop RPG, although that comes with some caveats. I typically play games in the…
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Vermis I & Discovering Lore through Play
I recently picked up a physical copy of Vermis I, an interesting setting book whose core conceit is that it is a game manual for an old King’s Field-esque title that never got released. Besides absolutely dripping with nostalgia and chocked full of evocative art, it has a lot of…
The Lady and Tiger 