A column about roleplaying by Robin D. Laws The GUMSHOE moment when you decide how many pool points to spend on a general ability test is meant to put players on the spot. They weigh their desire to hang on to a finite resource with the need to succeed. The rule makes them decide how […]
I’ve talked before about adapting the Engine of the Ages from The Book of Ages into a collaborative tool for building sandboxes – but my favourite sandbox is the weird fantasy city. So, let’s talk about collaboratively building weird fantasy settlements. To recap the basics of the Engine of the Ages (for the full version, […]
If you’re hoping to catch us in person this year you’ll find us at the conventions listed below. As always you’ll be able to take advantage of our 4 for 3 convention offer. UK Games Expo Location – NEC, Birmingham, England Dates – 30th May – 1st June 2025 Continuum Location – Cranfield University, Bedford, […]
In Episode 621 of Ken and Robin Talk About Stuff, at the request of beloved Patreon backer Ryan McCelland, Ken and Robin brainstorm some extra Trail occupations. As they’ve done the fun bit of coming up with the concepts, it falls to Gar to do the numbers bit. Explorer Also works for guide, big game […]
The holiday season is quickly approaching and we’re looking forward to spending quality time with family and friends. The Pelgrane office will be closed from December 24th until January 2nd. Holiday Shipping Dates for the US and Canada Orders placed by Thursday December 5th should be received by Christmas, but this cannot be guaranteed. Because […]
“I have anticipated my narrative because I do not wish to recur to the horror more than is necessary.” —Theodore Roosevelt, Through the Brazilian Wilderness (1914) In 1914, former President Theodore Roosevelt and his son Kermit, along with the Brazilian Colonel Cândido Rondon and the naturalist George Cherrie, descended the unmapped Rio da Dúvida, the […]
I was about to write up an article about the weird, quasi-Venician city of Tyros Ashem in the upcoming Paragon Blade setting, but we’ve also got the weird quasi-Venician city of Eversink in Swords of the Serpentine, and the less-Venician-but-even-weirder city of Drakkenhall in 13th Age (doge? No, no, Dragon), which triggered two thoughts in […]
First up, a shout-out to our Network, our estimable Patreon backers! Thanks to Daniel F, Mark R, Andy, Michael H, Samwise, Ranting John, Andreas, Michael B, Scott, Michael M, P. Troilus, Bryant, Michael K, Phil, Craig, Emma, Jim, Clark, Bryan, and Peter! NEW RELEASE: The Paragon Blade pre-order This month, we’re releasing the pre-order of […]
Instead of fighting with your family over unmet emotional needs, try roleplaying them! While you’re celebrating the holidays with non-gaming friends and family, at some point the group will start looking for something fun everyone can do together. This is a perfect opportunity to introduce them to tabletop roleplaying games. They’re like board games, but […]
