can some pre-programming work in a ttprg? like a "starter scenario", from which then players go where ever.
Not quite "backstory" for a narrative hook to hang one's PC hat, but a "tutorial" of sorts.
perhaps it's pondering the divergence of board game & role game.
barbarian prince has story tables
to roll on, in which then one reacts to via mechanics. and that's largely ok for a certain style of play. I am playing a Game vs. I am playing a world...
Put a few more community copies of Monster Care Squad up on itch!
sandypuggames.itch.io/monster-care...
via group party mechanics, quests, NPCs etc, and not just go the usual route of loads of sparktables for one to roll on. more like 100s of pieces of interactionable stuff
Been looking through some of my non-lite rpg stuffs, and it's so wonderfully loaded with someone elses ideas and art and vibes. Does it become an interactive novel?
No shade here - been genuinely thinking about this w/ GoF.
Thinking as a Solo-first game, how can I create simulation
Going to be running Treasures of the Troll King (Mork Borg) and Last Voyage of the Bean Barge (Cloud Empress) at a local con this weekend here in St. John's! If you happen to be in that very small % of people who are here in town, let me know and I can save you a spot in one/both!
working on my current project, thinking a lot about the notion of railroading, "roleplaying" & Role Playing.
loads love C/J RPGs, that have fairly prescribed stories, worlds, beats. doesn't matter. it's about playing *the* story.
but in ttrpgs, it's a sin. must feel autonomous always.
congrats @snow117.bsky.social !
Let’s go! Switch games are sooo pricey, and as always, grateful to the library for carrying.
Doing my final read through of the Liminal Horror Deluxe Edition prior to sending it off.
Josh finished the maps and is doing a few more design tweaks in a few areas.
Reading through something you spent so much time with is special.
This books weaves in so much in terms of resources...
