I’ve posted in the past about these two topics. I’ve since revised the rules. You can check out the new rules behind the cut. Also, I’ve revised the character sheet (adding a space for Loyalties and Desires). Ask me and I’ll send it to you. DesiresYour character has a number of Desires on his sheet.…
Behind this here cut text are the rules for Advantages (which is pretty much spending BG Points). This is also where you’ll really start seeing that annoying (see X chapter for more information) text. I apologize in advance. We’re getting there, step-by-step. More about systems next week. Advantages represent your character’s unique qualities, things that…
Every year, Ken Hite ( princeofcairo ) hands out “The Outies.” Awards for what he feels are significant contributions to the game industry and outstanding game design. In the category of Best Sui Generis RPG of 2006: A First Runner-Up goes to John Wick’s “ops planning game mechanic that eats like a meal,” Wilderness of…
In the cut text below, you’ll find all the information you need for the next step of character creation: Phases and Aspects. PhasesWhile creating a character, you won’t just look at who he is, but you’ll also take a look at who he was. Your character’s past is told in a series of phases. A…
I’ll be at OrcCon this year. (I’ll forgive the fancy French-ified spelling.) I’m running games and I’ll have a booth. Feb. 16th – 19th. Be there! Houses of the Blooded Preview RPGFriday 8:00 pm Event #: Room: TBD Up to 6 players Game System: Houses of the Blooded Gamemaster: John Wick John Wick, author of…
“Isn’t this where we came in?” Way back in the ’60’s, Michael Moorcock created Elric. He did so with a specific purpose: to create a hero who was the polar opposite of Conan. Conan is big and strong. Elric is an albino who needs drugs to live. Conan fears magic and sorcery. Elric is a…
(“A poet who reads his own verse in public may have other nasty habits.” Robert Heinlein) Angel invisibleBut I see you nonethelessOut of sight, in my mindBut why can’t I findThe courage to confess Angel etherealBut I feel you nonethelessOut of reach, in my armsBut distant charms can’t give meThe courage to confess Angel unrealI…
As I prepare to leave Los Angeles, people keep asking me why I’m leaving. I keep giving the same answer. “My love affair with LA is over,” I tell them. “It’s turned into an abusive relationship. I keep getting beat up and we never have sex anymore.” With this analogy fixed firmly in my vocabulary,…