GM accessories – a wish list

It is GM's Day today at DrivethruRPG: as a GM I'm often looking for cool stuff to give to players, and to make my life as a GM easier (I'm lazy that way!). I recently picked up a number of old boxed adventures for AD&D on eBay recently, like the Dragon Mountain set. I'd forgotten how much … Continue reading →

Running Shadows over Bogenhafen (WFRP) Summary

I finished running Shadows over Bogenhafen for WFRP last weekend. The experience I had was interesting, to say the least. Although it was fun to run, there are some significant flaws in the supplement and adventure. Although Mistaken Identity from the Enemy Within campaign book is linear it … Continue reading →

RPGers assemble & Impossible Odds

The new Avengers movie out this month is something I'm planning to go and see next week. As a result, I'm planning to run the Marvel Super Heroes RPG, originally published in the 1980s - there's a newer version out but I'm not sure if I'll get it in time.I'm planning to run the Days of Futures … Continue reading →

RPG Meta-plot: is it needed?

Meta-plot is one of those concepts that you either love or hate. Basically, the term is often used in RPGs and elsewhere to describe an over-arcing plot-line or extended storyline. You can see examples of meta-plot in the media too - the Shadow War in Babylon 5, Lucifer rising in Supernatural. Game … Continue reading →