If you playtested HotB or know someone who did, e-mail me at john@wicked-dead.com IMMEDIATELY so I can write your name in the credits. It’s almost June, folks. Daniel — I should have the layout details by tomorrow morning.
The Sons of Kryos played Houses again last Friday. Here’s a quick report. Damn, they’re having fun with my game. 🙂
When I run Houses at conventions, I bring a few notes with me, but in general, I allow the players to define the terms. Here’s how I do it. First, we go through the process of making characters. I encourage the players to make characters with connections. I even go so far—when I have time—to…
The Art of RevengeFriday 3:00 & 8:00 PMSunday 3:00 PMInjury and Insult. Sharp words and a sharper knife. Your sister was left in a pool of blood and tears… and it is time for the sacred and holy Art of Revenge. A one-shot story for up to six players. Leave your mercy at home. Roses…
The second draft of the Houses of the Blooded character sheet is up and it rocks. The third draft–forgive me, Daniel–is forthcoming.
You can hear the second part of the interview here.
Starting Feb 1, I will begin writing the Houses of the Blooded novel. I’ll be drawing inspiration from all three of the popular forms–pillow book, opera, and theater–to create something… very different. This will not be your typical fantasy novel. The book will have an Overture and four Acts; structured like an opera rather than…
A tyrant of a game. A demon of a game. A ruthless bastard that demands blood. You must slit your wrist and give it what it wants. Demanding sacrifice every time you open the box. Diplomacy is a game you should never play with your friends. It requires a level of mistrust most people are…
The first half of a loooooooooooooong discussion with Sam Chupp on lots of different stuff including Cat, D&D, narrative control and Houses of the Blooded. Check it out!
Nothing annoys me more than game designers hammering words into their game. You know. The guys who use “Viritlity” instead of Strength. Who use “Adroitness” instead of “Dexterity.” It ain’t Verdure, it’s Strength. It ain’t Circumspection, it’s Wisdom. It ain’t Luminosity, it’s Intelligence. Now, I took some liberties with 7th Sea, but I felt “Brawn,”…