Encounter Idea No. 16 – The Preacher

This week’s role-playing encounter idea is ‘The Preacher.’ You’ve probably played in a game where there is a character class that draws power from a diety such as the Cleric in D&D and while they have their place the preacher is the mundane version of those classes. The preacher is an individual who works to…

Now Online – Roleplaying Tips E-zine Issue #307

Issue #307 of the Role-playing Tips E-zine is now online – 100 Waterborne Encounters is now online contains: CONTENTS: –> A Brief Word From Johnn –> This Week’s Tips: 1. 100 Waterborne Encounters –> Readers’ Tips Of The Week: 1. Little Helpers For Busy GMs From: Mike Bourke 2. Know Your Spells From: Helpful GM…

Palladium Books appeals for help

A role-playing publisher that has been around for over 20 years is apparently in serious financial trouble due to some theft and embezzlement and are appealing to all who are fans of their systems for help. I would recommend you take a look at the April 19th press release as well as this forum post…

Use sticky notes for memorized spells

At one time or another just about everyone who has ever played a fantasy role-playing game has played a spell caster. In most cases you need to track what spells your character knows and what spell they still have memorized. The first one is fairly easy as you can create a simple list but for…

Encounter Idea No. 15 – The long lost relative

In a number of role-playing groups little to no attention is ever payed to the character’s family. Do they have any brothers or sisters? Are mom and dad still alive? What about grandparents? Aunts and Uncles? Are any of the characters married with or without kids? Since little is usually done in this area it…