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Series IV – Chapter XII
Hey all!
I have finished the arc of the toadmen! I am excessively happy about how my players played this… like… they made this sing better than I could ever hope. If you’re interested in DW AP’s I think we are slowly building into that niche. Love you all and the Gauntlet for what it has thought me. ❤️😍
https://www.thechimaera.com/chimaeracast/2018/7/18/series-iv-chapter-xii
https://www.thechimaera.com/chimaeracast/2018/7/18/series-iv-chapter-xii
Has anyone here listened to the Orbital Decay podcast? (They run a slightly modified version of Uncharted Worlds)
Has anyone here listened to the Orbital Decay podcast? (They run a slightly modified version of Uncharted Worlds)
I’m about 3 episodes in, and I have to ask… Does it get better?
The guy is great at world-building and describing, but so far, his GMing skills, at least with a PBA system, feel more like “Storytime with GM” than any actual role-playing. The only “world building” the players do has been of the “describe that thing” variety, and it’s all been superficial. And he even “tells the players what they do” instead of asking.
I’m not what you’d call a “rules maven” — I don’t care that he isn’t doing everything perfectly for a PBA game, but at the same time, he seems to be skipping the most basic things — namely, the few rolls they’ve had, he’s pretty much brushed off the results (two of which were failures, one of which is a 7-9 — in all cases, things went “pretty much as you expected”)
I dunno. I kinda want to continue, but it’s driving me a bit nuts. (And I tend to be easily pleased). So I’m wondering if anyone else listened to that podcast and can tell me if it’s worth continuing.
The 7-3-1 Technique
The 7-3-1 Technique
Today on The Gauntlet Blog, I discuss my 7-3-1 GM technique. Check it out!
The same user who created the roll20 character sheets for The Veil has added functionality for Veil2020 for the game…
The same user who created the roll20 character sheets for The Veil has added functionality for Veil2020 for the game on the same sheet. There’s a tick mark at the top that swaps it to 2020 mode. SO COOL! Even has a picture of the feeling wheel embeded in it as well.
Originally shared by Plex Soup
I’ve updated the character sheet for the Veil on Roll20. It now supports Veil 2020 from the Gauntlet zine: Codex: Chrome 2, available from the Gauntlet Patreon
The Gauntlet Blog is live!
The Gauntlet Blog is live!
Earlier this year, we met the Patreon goal that would allow us to launch a daily blog. During that time, we have been amassing posts and putting things into place, and the blog is now (finally) live!
In this the first post, I outline why we’re doing the blog, what we hope to accomplish with it, and the sort of content you can look forward to.
Check it out!
http://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/blog/welcome-to-the-gauntlet-blog
12 Jinn, 5 Monsters, 5 Items, 1 Compendium Class, 1 Thief Variant, and a mysterious setting to play with them in!
12 Jinn, 5 Monsters, 5 Items, 1 Compendium Class, 1 Thief Variant, and a mysterious setting to play with them in!
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/247457/Name-Not-Found?src=newest&filters=44819_0_0_0_0
Hey Everyone
Hey Everyone,
The IGDN is getting ready to do our Metatopia Scholarship, so we’re starting the fundraising now. The goal is to get a diverse set of game designers a trip and access to Metatopia where they can get access to a focused playtest space, as well as having a current IGDN member with them to help them through what can be at times an intimidating process.
If we hit our 2000 goal we’ll be able to get 4 people to the convention. If we hit 4000 we’re going to send 8. Any help you can provide is appreciated, even if it isn’t financial sharing this to people who can afford to support is greatly appreciated!
Well, my group has started a new campaign and I’m looking forward to seeing where this going.
Well, my group has started a new campaign and I’m looking forward to seeing where this going. We’re starting as rank mortals in a Chronicles of Darkness campaign and are building up to one of the splats. Which one should be relatively easy to figure out for anybody that knows the CoD lore.
So far we’ve had a Session 0 and roleplayed a single scene with some unfortunate rolls, but it feels like it’s going to be nice creepy fun.
http://thrythlind.blogspot.com/2018/07/pequods-for-tea-blackmouth-nightmares.html
Well I finally just bit the bullet and decided to publish something.
Well I finally just bit the bullet and decided to publish something. I am excited to announce that my Compendium Compilation is available on Drivethru RPG! Some of you may remember the Monster Hunter compendium class that was mentioned in Discern Realities. Well it is in there, plus 12 other compendium classes of my own design! Since this is my first, feedback is greatly appreciated as it will help me develop better projects in the future. Thanks in advance to any who decide to pick it up!
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/246997/The-Compendium-Compilation–A-Dungeon-World-Supplement
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/246997/The-Compendium-Compilation–A-Dungeon-World-Supplement
History of Universal RPGs (Part Nine: 2016-2017)
History of Universal RPGs (Part Nine: 2016-2017)
After delays, false starts, and convention-borne illnesses, here is the final part of my Universal RPG history series. This one swings wildly between greatness and pain, innovation and rebuilt wheels. Make of that what you will.
I hope you’ve dug this series. After this I’ll be putting the Patreon on hold. I plan to move to a new venue in the near future and continue with these there. When I have the full details, I will post them. Please reshare and comment on the list– especially if you have impressions of any of these recent games.