In the latest episode of their contrapuntal podcast, Ken and Robin talk adding DramaSystem to F20 games, the Philadelphia poison murders, Claudio Monteverdi’s alchemy, and spontaneous human combustion.
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In the latest episode of their fluffy but crunchy podcast, Ken and Robin talk favorite adventures, fourth dimensional architect Claude Bragdon, dramatic scene structure, and the occult secrets of the pavlova.
In the latest episode of their fierce, red-headed podcast, Ken and Robin talk weirdness levels in The Yellow King, Bellingcat, dramatic interaction in tabletop, and a French werewolf confession.
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Jan
A DramaSystem Series Brief For years the Ashton family has enriched itself on the record-breaking sales of their pharmaceutical company’s supposedly safe and effective opioid. Now the pain is coming for them. Characters Encourage players to create characters from the Ashton clan, majority shareholders of the BinghamHealth pharma corporation. With a larger group you might […]
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Dec
A DramaSystem Series Brief A cult leader and his flock establish a new compound to shelter themselves from a hostile world. But the world isn’t done with them yet. Characters The players portray the leader of a cult, his family, and others in his circle. Example characters: The leader himself. Since the typical cult leader […]
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Dec
Dec
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 […]
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Aug
Intense drama. Hilarious comedy. And you are the sole protagonist. Page Turners is the game of personal storytelling for one player and one GM. Incorporating new rules by GUMSHOE One-2-One and DramaSystem designer Robin D. Laws, First Edition features an accessible framework for creating compelling solo protagonist narratives. This core rulebook also includes eleven innovative […]
In the latest episode of their emotionally rich podcast, Ken and Robin talk collaborative worldbuilding, more 90s SF cinema, exporting DramaSystem, and the magical assassination plot against Edward II.
In the shadow of empires, an epic saga of ambition and desire! Only 100 copies of this faux-leatherbound limited edition Hillfolk exist. 50 are available to customers in the U.S. and Canada, and 50 are available to customers outside the U.S. and Canada. The books are faux leather with foil, and each one includes a sticky-backed bookplate signed […]
Some of the most powerful roleplaying experiences I’ve ever had have come from running DramaSystem games. Starting with the Hillfolk roleplaying game, and continuing with Blood on the Snow and Series Pitch of the Month, DramaSystem offers a wealth of setting options for players to inhabit, and create compelling stories of interpersonal conflict and emotional […]