Savage Cyberpunk pdf from Shaper and Maker
In comments to my blog post here I got link from Shaper and Maker for Fast, Furious & Fun rules for cybernetics and hacking rules. You can find the rules here: http://maker.e2ogame.net/fast-furious-fun-rules-cybernetics-and-hacking I downloaded it. It's really small one page set. I have read it but haven't used it. And I am not experienced in Savage Worlds rules or game in action so cannot say much about it. But it looks quick and simple enough to easily take in use. I suggest you to check it out.
[D20/D&D/OSR] 20 Quick questions for rules AND sharing posts
First post about this topic was here: http://barkingalien.blogspot.com/2012/02/20-untimately-questions-for-one-and.html From that link I got here: http://untimately.blogspot.com/2012/02/20-quick-questions-rules.html 20 questions about rules you are going to use in your D20/D&D/OSR/anygame session, adventure or campaign. Those questions seem to be focused on D&D styled games but you can use it with other games also. This list of questions will be especially useful in games which are really popular and which are known to be houseruled a lot. Or games which have already different rule...more »
Combat survival guide for Savage Worlds
Reading pelilauta.fi (Finnish roleplaying games forum) I found from one topic this: http://www.peginc.com/Downloads/SWEX/Combat%20Survival%20Guide.pdf Cool Combat Survival Guide for Savage Worlds. It gives you problems and how to solve them. For example hitting your opponent it gives several different options to make things easier from Agility Trick to Taunt etc. This is good for players who usually play rpg combats by just "hitting, hitting, hitting" giving them other options to perform. Really handy little tool. And don't forget to download Savege World Test Drive V6 rules here: ... more »
A to Z challenge of 2012
I planned to join this also this year. Here you can find all posts for my last years challenge: http://cradleofrabies.blogspot.com/search/label/A-Z%20Challenge Last year I couldn't keep up with the challenge and some of my post were delayed. But this year I take the challenge again and my goal is to keep in schedule. http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/
Dungeonslayers almost rewritten for Saints Row 2
I actually started writing this. Dungeonslayers is rewritten. Only need antagonists, equipment and modified spells. Also rules for vehicles. I got rid of fantasy magic system and replaced it with influence. Influence is basically buffing. Gang lieutenants can buff others for bonuses. For now I don't have a clue how I will write this reputation. I have an idea how it is rised and lowered by actions and equipment but don't know yet what is the effect of reputation. What could be the benefices of higher reputation? Here are some things I have thought: - maximum number of homies followin... more »
Saints Row 2 + Dungeonslayers?
I have played Saints Row 2 a lot. It is an awesome game. Lots of fun and lots of things to do. While playing it I keep thinking how cool it would be as a pen and paper roleplaying game. In my previous post I wrote about Vampire: the Masquerade sanbox campaign inspired by Saints Row 2 but I want more. I want Saints Row 2 roleplaying game. Lately I downloaded Dungeonslayers rpg (a couple of posts back I write about it) and like its simple system resolution. Last night I kept thinking about Saints Row 2 roleplaying game. It didn't help me to get some sleep because I played it before go... more »
Saints Row 2 and Vampire: the Masquerade
I've been playing Saints Row 2 for Xbox 360 for some time now. It is an awesome game with more GTA styled crazy fun than GTA IV has. Basically I'd say Saints Row 2 is more GTA than newest GTA is. Anyways, point of the game is gang wars and growing your turf and being The gang of the city getting rid of other gangs. In addition there is many smaller tasks and quests to do. Anyways, when I play a videogame, watch a movie or read a book I usually think about them how they would suit for a roleplaying game, what inspiration they can give and so on. As a roleplayer I think like a rolepl... more »
Creating a test character for Dungeonslayers
Like I said in my last post I found Dungeonslayers and decided to download and print it. Shuffled the main book and liked it on paper. System is fast, simple yet elegant. Character creation should be quick so let's try it out. Rulebook for version 3.X can be found here: http://dungeonslayers.com/download/DungeonslayersEN.pdf Let's begin. *1. Choose Race* There are three races available. Human, elf and dwarf. Races have slight differences for character creation. As there is no setting in the rules I have to choose my race by feel. Choice is really hard as every race is basic fantasy... more »
Printed Dungeonslayers 3.X thanks to RPG.net
Before I close my eyes in bed I have a habit to read RPG.net forums with my mobile phone. Lights are already out so cannot read a book anymore. So reading RPG.net with my phone is the finishing touch before Sandman pays me a visit. Anyways reading it I opened this topic: [Dungeonslayers 4e] Wow. I got really curious about this Dungeonslayers game and decided to check out their homepage (Dungeonslayers homepage here, go check it out). With my mobile it wasn't that enjoyable to read but I found out that the previous version 3.X is free PDF. So today at work before starting things up ...more »
Created To hit table inspired by old Finnish RPG ANKH
ANKH (Adventures of the North Kalevala Heroes) is old Finnish roleplaying game. Unfortunately my copy of ANKH has suffered major damage over the years and I am not sure where it is located. It was a boxed set but my box is long destroyed. ANKH came with three books. One for Game Master, another for players and third was adventure module. ANKH was the first game I played, bought and Game Mastered so it has very special place in my roleplaying history and heart. ANKH had this to hit system similar to Dungeons & Dragons' Thac0. Character had three combat values: Taisteluluokka (TL for ... more »
Turn your video game collection to random generator
I was listing my console video games and had an idea. I got list ready for some dice action. To create plot, adventure, campaign, setting, location or what ever roll dice three times and see what video games it shows and improvise combining those to gaming material. Just go with the ideas you get from a video game. Graphics, setting, mechanics, title... what ever tickles your creativity. Not sure how many video games you need for great variety, but I'd say at least 30 sounds good. I have 54 titles (did not include PC games) what I'll use for examples here (list to my games will be p... more »
What are good games made of
I have played lots of different systems and in many different settings. I have also Game Mastered lots of different systems in many different settings. But what is it what makes a game good for me? I open some aspects here what those things are. *Rules* 1. I like rules that are simple enough to run with minimum preparation but do also offer options for advanced gaming. 2. I like rules what are easy to strip to make them more simple if needed. 3. I like rules what are easy to modify and if there is no rule for something it is really easy to made up. 4. It doesn't matter if game uses on... more »
Weapon damage is basically ammunition type
When started my project YDIN I was thinking how will I do weapon damage. Just put guns in order from smallest to meanest and rate them approximately how much one shot should take health points off? Should I just make common types or wider list with brands and more details? What would be the difference other than availability, looks and price? At roolipelit.net forum I asked about weapon damage some time ago and got a suggestion about making damage according to weapon caliber and ammunition type. That sounded cool, so that's what I will do. I was also linked this website http://world... more »
Random random roll
I am reading World of Cynnibar review written by Darren McLennan (you find it here @ RPG.net) and there was this funny thing in Cynnibar example adventure. First roll D100 to determine a change then roll D100 again to determine success or failure. Isn't that truly a random roll? Roll D100, get a result of 53 what means that there is 53% change of [what ever is in question]. Then roll D100 again to see what happens based on that randomly determined % change. Isn't that wonderful? Okay, that is totally unnecessary and really, it is too random for anything more important than what cha... more »
Experience points - I allways forgot to give them
For some time I have had a major problem as a Gamemaster. I forget to give experience points during and after a session. It's just that I get sucked in by the story and forget this important mechanism. Experience points are naturally essential to make characters more powerful during the game. They do deeds and learn, get better to do even more challenging deeds. But also I think that experience points are a reward for player. By giving experience for character I also notice player. "Wow, that was witty to resolve that problem. Here, take a reward." Experience points are good way to ... more »
"Here, let me mark it on your map." Fantasy game maps.
That sentence or similar is from Skyrim. You talk to npc who gives you a quest and marks the location on your map. Simple? Few thoughts about fantasy roleplaying games. I like games where there is a map. But map is more empty than filled. Naturally main locations are there what GM has written pre-game but otherwise it's a sandbox where GM can fill things. For example in Skyrim you see major locations but when you travel from A to B you can find one or even several different locations. Smaller villages, farms, dungeons, camps etc. etc. So, in roleplaying game you give players rough ...more »
Few words about every game I own
I own more games that I have played or even read. But what would be a better start for blogging in the beginning of a new year than going through my collection this far? You can find my collection here. This list is in alphabetical order. Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Complete Psionics 2nd Edition - Not interested in it's psionic player value but it looks kinda neat. Brown with leathery feel. It's cool and it could be interesting if I'd be in AD&D. Some of the new age pictures make me faint. * * *Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Dungeon Master's Guide 2nd Edition* - After not liking Play... more »
Cradle of Rabies' year 2012
I am a little late with new year. Well, obviously my year turned the same time as everybody else's but in this blog. I am not a fortune teller, but here are few ideas what year 2012 of this blog and my roleplaying could be. *Vampire: the Masquerade Chronicle* * * Chronicle is at its final. Last weekend it was 99th gaming session and I try to wrap it next Friday with session number 100. Quite a lot has happened involving prince cameo in different identity bugging city and most of all main Character Amanda. Nosferatu Amanda and city's clan Brujah are allies and Amanda is not so sure ab... more »
Skyrim - finally I am a player in RPG
For some time I have wanted to be a player as I am basically a full time GM. Then I got Skyrim and finally I am a player in a roleplaying game. What makes me feel like I am a player in a roleplaying game when playing Skyrim? Here are few thoughts. GRAPHICS Obviously first thing in a video game you notice are graphics. They are great. Graphics help the immersion. Landscapes are stunning and you can freely run or ride from east to west, north to south and everything between freely. Also landscapes change from birch forests to snowy mountains smoothly. It's like character actually livi... more »
Mutants & Masterminds Review PART 1
First time I did read Mutants & Masterminds I did like it. I already had played Dungeons & Dragons 3.0 so I knew the basics how D20 system works and before that played simplified True20 system of *Blue Rose*. M&M is kind of between those two in complexity and above in character possibilities and customization. Still there are things I don't like about this D20 rules set. *Characters Without Class Nor Alignment* * * Classes I am ok with. But in this kind of game where heroes are all unique classes wouldn't work that well. But if you don't want to make a character from a scratch there ... more »
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