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Breaking Star Games replied to the thread Let's talk about "plot", "story", and "play to find out.".I definitely agree that RPGs shine on those open-ended challenges where players can find solutions that surprise me. I won't get into... -
Breaking Star Games replied to the thread Mythic Bastionland - initial impressions, and making a Realm.It seems very fun so far after a oneshot and first session of my campaign. Knight abilities and passions are often very evocative. Myths...
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Breaking Star Games reacted to Neonchameleon's post in the thread Vincent Baker on narrativist RPGing, then and now with
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I think that if we can't call Vincent Baker a revolutionary game designer with a list of games including Apocalypse World and Dogs in... -
Breaking Star Games reacted to RenleyRenfield's post in the thread Vincent Baker on narrativist RPGing, then and now with Like.
Monster of the Week = for sure a good beer and pretzels narrative game! Masks too! Could toss in Pasion de Las Pasiones as well...
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Breaking Star Games reacted to innerdude's post in the thread Vincent Baker on narrativist RPGing, then and now with Like.
I mean, the short answer is---to channel the appropriate Star Wars motif---"This isn't the game you're looking for. Move along." If...
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Breaking Star Games reacted to Umbran's post in the thread Vincent Baker on narrativist RPGing, then and now with Like.
1) You don't get to decide what "needs" to happen - individual posters don't get to exert editorial control over what others post...
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Breaking Star Games replied to the thread Vincent Baker on narrativist RPGing, then and now.100% this. I am honestly shocked when I see this characterization from someone online. I know everyone is different, but compared to...
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Breaking Star Games reacted to TwoSix's post in the thread Vincent Baker on narrativist RPGing, then and now with Like.
I mean, I don’t think the level of improv and active thinking needed for a “standard” narrative-type play is much more difficult than a...
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Breaking Star Games reacted to kenada's post in the thread Vincent Baker on narrativist RPGing, then and now with Like.
Some games might not appeal to them, which is okay. However, if they’re willing to go with the flow, I suspect those players will be fine.
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Breaking Star Games reacted to pemerton's post in the thread Vincent Baker on narrativist RPGing, then and now with Like.
Agreed. A lot of RPG design and play also inclines towards something other than rising conflict across a moral line. White Plume...
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Breaking Star Games reacted to Umbran's post in the thread Vincent Baker on narrativist RPGing, then and now with Like.
Really. Like, language itself ceases to function without categorization. Every non-proper noun is a category!
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Breaking Star Games reacted to TwoSix's post in the thread Vincent Baker on narrativist RPGing, then and now with Like.
Totally agree. All games have strong points and weak points; having a larger list of gaming techniques that you're familiar and...
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Breaking Star Games replied to the thread Vincent Baker on narrativist RPGing, then and now.It definitely can be. His Majesty the Worm certainly isn't afraid with Bonds metacurrency and personal quests and relationships while...
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Breaking Star Games reacted to Umbran's post in the thread Vincent Baker on narrativist RPGing, then and now with Like.
I agree that most games can be played in a narrativist manner. But I also know you can drive a nail with a screwdriver, if you really...
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Breaking Star Games replied to the thread Vincent Baker on narrativist RPGing, then and now.100%, Vincent Baker often details how he had played Ars Magica and OD&D (I think) in this style even when they are ignoring a lot of the...