One of the things that most GMs need to do frequently is generate NPCs and Jamis Buck has come up with a tool that will allow you to do this online. This tool is aimed at D&D 3.5 and allows you to select a number of options including specific classes (up to three), races and…
The latest issue of Role-playing Tips in now online – Airborne Minis Tips. It contains a number of good tips for how to handle these on the tabletop. There are also a number of good tips submitted by readers. Here’s the full run-down of what’s in the issue: CONTENTS: –> A Brief Word From Johnn…
We’ve all see them and I think everyone finds that when a juggler is performing well it is an enjoyable experience. As the party is walking through town have one begin a performance or have a member of the party notice it and be drawn to it based on what they are juggling. Some things…
Issue #309 of the Role-playing Tips E-zine is now online – Myth Crafting is now online contains: CONTENTS: –> A Brief Word From Johnn –> This Week’s Tips: 1. Keep It Simple 2. Two Approaches To Developing A Plot 3. Establish A Conflict 4. Gods Are NPCs Too 5. Apply Your Traits To The Basic…
Issue #308 of the Role-playing Tips E-zine is now online – Baby Steps In Campaign Setting Design is now online contains: CONTENTS: –> A Brief Word From Johnn –> This Week’s Tips: 1. Set Your Minimums 2. The Baby Steps Technique 3. Making A Second Pass 4. Keeping Secrets 5. Briefing Your Players 6. New…
Regardless of the role-playing system you play, no matter the genre or time there are always those that live by hiring themselves out to do the “dirty work” of others. Sometimes it is service in the military, a elite unit, or just a job where their skills are the ones needed. This encounter could present…
