Ask The Readers: Can games built around a huge twist work?
Over the last few years I have had quite a few ideas for campaigns that develop around a pretty strong twist early in the…
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My thoughts on Fate Accelerated Edition
As one of the backers of Fate Core, I got the final electronic copy of both Fate Core and Fate Accelerated Edition a couple…
What could go wrong with published adventure modules? A lot!
I don’t that often rely on adventures written by others, usually I try to come up with my own stuff. But once in a…
Three computer RPGs every tabletop RPG fan should play
In the first post on this blog I actually said that I won’t be writing about computer games here. Today I want to make…
The pressure of being GM
Being the game master, dungeon master, referee, storyteller, or whatever you may call that special position can be a lot of fun. But it…
My thoughts on PDFs vs. printed books
Recently I noticed a discussion on Google+ about whether gamers prefer PDFs or printed books. This subject crops up from time to time and…
Robots, Maps and Traveller: An interview with Rouven Weinbach
The first roleplaying game I ever bought was the German translation of Marc Miller’s Traveller. I have been a huge fan of science fiction…
Life Signs
Reports of the unfortunate and sudden demise of Stargazer’s World are highly exaggerated. Even though I haven’t posted in the last few weeks doesn’t…
SWN: Jumpstarting my Creativity
For the last few weeks I really struggled getting anything done. I don’t know what caused it – perhaps it’s this long, cold and…
Kickstarter: Achtung! Cthulhu – Assault on the Mountains of Madness Confirmed!
On the weekend I received a press release by Modiphius that I just have to share with you guys. As I’ve said before I’m…
The best laid schemes of mice and men often go awry
During the last weeks I posted about my plans for a Diaspora game using Mass Effect as a setting. I still love the idea…
Don’t ask what the GM can do for you
… ask what you can do for the GM. Or let it put me differently: it’s not the GM’s job alone to make sure…
My thoughts on the TableTop episode 19 “Dragon Age”
I love TableTop. It’s currently my favorite show on YouTube and I hope it will return for a second season. I’ve bought several games…
Review: Night’s Black Agents
Pelgrane Press’ Gumshoe roleplaying games usually don’t disappoint and Kenneth Hite’s Night’s Black Agents is no exception. Night’s Black Agents combines the spy thriller…
Preparing for the Mass Effect game (Part 1)
Usually I don’t do much in the way of preparation and rely on my improvisation skills. But with the upcoming Mass Effect game I…
Kickstarter: Achtung! Cthulhu
We are breaking our regular schedule for some Kickstarter news. Two days ago Chris Birch started the “Achtung! Cthulhu – The WW2 Keeper’s &…
A Mass Effect Diaspora
After a long hiatus I’ll finally be running a new roleplaying game campaign again. On the weekend I met with my group and made…
Ask The Stargazer: What is the best Fantasy RPG?
Some of you may remember the column “Ask The Stargazer” that I introduced back in 2011. I posted a couple of replies to your…
Gaming on the cheap – 2013 Edition (Part 2/2)
Last time I wrote about some highly recommended free games, this time I want to focus on inexpensive commercial games. All of the games…
Gaming on the cheap – 2013 Edition (Part 1/2)
”Roleplaying games can be an expensive hobby, especially when you are the game master.” With these words I started a post in 2009 called…