Down in a Heap

DM Expectations - when is enough? 30.01.2019 21:08 ↓

An impromptu rant - maybe the real balance we should strive for is game responsibilities between players and GM.

Call ins and Wrestling my Inner Grognard 25.01.2019 13:24 ↓

I answer a few calls and ramble about self reflection.

We go Into the Odd 23.01.2019 37:47 ↓

A smaller gathering prompts a go at a rules lite game, Into the Odd. A walkthrough and thoughts on it.

Morale - another easy (and perhaps essential) way to have that old school feel. 18.01.2019 24:40 ↓

Morale mechanics in B/X. How they work, how to use them, and why they’re important for capturing the old school vibe.

Reaction rolls in RPGs 14.01.2019 14:57 ↓

Reaction rolls: an important aspect to getting an old school feel. How I use them and mechanical tweaks.

Luck mechanics revisited. 12.01.2019 14:01 ↓

Colin Green from Spikepit has a great idea and a silent commute helps to get my imagination going...and jogs my memory.

Luck, Bennies, Fate plus a call from Colin Green of Spikepit fame! 11.01.2019 12:07 ↓

Some quick thoughts about Luck mechanics in RPGs and what I’m currently using for Whispered Tales of Gore.

The Isle of Misfit Games: Thieves’ Guild 06.01.2019 31:42 ↓

I take a look at one of my old games from the 80’s that doesn’t get much discussion: Thieves’ Guild from GameLords, Ltd.

Who are you? Character generation. 05.01.2019 31:41 ↓

What’s this? Singing?!? A call in? Character generation: rolling vs. building.

The 3 “E’s” of being a great player. 17.12.2018 16:08 ↓

My 1st call in! Plus, I describe the three “E’s” players can focus on to make the game more enjoyable for everyone at the table.

0-Level Hit Points 14.12.2018 4:19 ↓

One simple house rule for old school RPGs.

Rob’ Rules of Gaming 14.12.2018 27:33 ↓

I outline 12 “rules” to follow for happier game play.

Tastes and Time 13.12.2018 20:57 ↓

Rambling about how tastes in gaming are formed, and what will the future be like?

The Name Game or...Game Name 10.12.2018 19:49 ↓

My intro to the Down in a Heap podcast. Topic - names in RPGS.