RPG
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3 tips for preparing better narrative play in your DnD sessions
I often see people asking about what they need to prepare for their RPG or DnD session, and though what needs to be prepared depends on the system and the group, here are 3 tips to help you prepare for narrative play in any of your games. Create some questions to ask your players when Continue reading
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Fabula Ultima review – what I liked about the RPG
Fabula Ultimate is an JRPG-inspired RPG which focuses on the characters. I found the RPG captured the feel of JRPGs through its various mechanics, but ultimately it was the multi-class system and the refreshing take on conflict scenes that sold me on the RPG. Fabula Ultima is a JRPG-inspired RPG Fabula Ultima, designed by Emanuele Continue reading
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I used Obsidian to manage my first Spire campaign, here is what I learned
I play all of my roleplaying games online which is why I am always looking for digital tools such as Obsidian to help me manage my games like Spire. In this post, I will explain how I used Obsidian for my Spire campaign I recently finished and what I learned from both. What is Obsidian Continue reading
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How to play a solo RPG (Ultimate Guide)
This ultimate guide will teach you how to play a solo RPG in six quick steps and cover some common pitfalls for new solo players. In this guide, I will discuss: What is a solo RPG? A solo RPG is just like any other group RPG, except you are both the game master (GM) and Continue reading
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Caught in the Rain, a Solo Mystery Roleplaying Game
Caught in The Rain is the new game that I am developing and it is my attempt at solving the difficulty of playing a mystery roleplaying game as a solo player. Whether it is group play or solo play, the general consensus is mystery campaigns or adventures in roleplaying games are challenging or time-consuming to Continue reading
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I Tried Node-Based Design in my Mystery TTRPG Campaign, Here is What I Learned
Node-based design was created by Justin Alexander of the Alexandrian and was, primarily, a method for planning and running mystery ttrpg campaigns. Though it can be divisive in the ttrpg community, I was planning to run a mystery campaign in Night’s Black Agents and I did not believe my usual method would work. I thought Continue reading
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How to Write a Backstory for a DnD Character
To write a backstory for a DnD character, you should avoid writing a detailed recount of their life and instead opt to describe a few key events or relationships. This can improve the colloborative storytelling component of these games and provide you with enough character flkexibility to help you enjoy the game more consistently. In Continue reading
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How to improve player engagement in roleplaying games using questions
Questions help us communicate and understand each other and we can use them to improve the engagement of our players in our roleplaying games. By asking the right type questions of our players, we can establish a scene more quickly or drive a narrative forward. The type of question we ask depends on the reason Continue reading
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Cognitive Load Theory in Roleplaying Games
Cognitive load theory is the idea that our working memory is imposed by the complexity and distracting elements of new information before we start to make connections. In roleplaying games, complex and distracting elements of new information can result in a loss of player engagement. In this post, I briefly describe cognitive load theory, how Continue reading
About Me
An ARPIA award-winning Australian tabletop roleplaying game designer.
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- How to improve player engagement in roleplaying games using questions
- Frame scenes in your roleplaying games with the inverted pyramid
- Cognitive load theory in roleplaying games
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- How to write a backstory for a DnD character
- How to create a NPC for your RPG campaigns
- How to play a solo RPG (Ultimate Guide)
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