Recent content by GMMichael

I'm picturing the DM inviting "all interested players" to that next session. And the DM is the only one who shows up.

This is a great interpretation of hit points until you find out about the armor class mechanism. Then one must ask, "why does wearing heavier armor prevent one from losing luck?" As you mentioned, Cypher. Also, Dark Souls RPG, if I'm not mistaken. As it should be. Let the players decide...

Um, we're still trying to figure out how to put a (hu)man on the moon. For the "second time." So I'd be GMing on the 30-years-end of that spectrum. I would totally sign up for some Space Force missions! A SSEAL mission to blow up Elon's orbital Tesla. Maybe go on a vacation to Mars with...

I feel like the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy sheds light on this. To quote the entry on humans (from the fandom site): ". . . they actually still think that digital watches are a pretty neat idea, and they spend most of their time concerning themselves with moving about little green pieces...

I'm more concerned about Beyonce's mental state upon encountering Swamp Thing . . . . . . but this sounds just about right. I'm stuck on how one applies 200+ pounds of pressure to another's head without making that head explode. The RPG that simulates exploding heads sounds cool. But I digress.

There is no role-playing game that supports Beyonce on a team with Swamp Thing. Well, maybe Paranoia. Anyway, I'd like to see Bilbo Baggins in 2M, and/or Doctor Strange.

Or not be able to project things into the future. I think it would be a fine window if the astronomer could send her data 100 years further into the future, to a thoroughly-polluted Earth. "Why didn't you tell us this 200 years ago?"

This is something AI would do. Humans like to hold on to their vile ideas. I'm onboard. The (many) world in which a time traveler pops up out of nowhere (or in place of the air particles that were previously there) isn't non-existent. It's just way, way down on the probability scale, so no...

Norton says it's a phishing site. Maybe try blocking it on your browser.

These are all significantly better role descriptions than whatever the heck the Dungeon Dudes were trying to say about "Utility." . . . but I would call the "Leader" a "Commander" instead. And the "Guide," a "Steward." So the Pathfinder can remain "Pathfinder," who leads and guides. Did the...

Wait. Is this a prequel to Fallout? Kidding, but I might try it once it hits Netflix.

Modos RPG avoids all of this with Pro/Con/Tie results. Beat the GM's roll, and your outcome is favorable. (The rock misses the tree but beans the guard, knocking her out.) If GM beats your roll, your outcome is unfavorable. (You hit the tree, but threw some dirt too, which hit the guard in...

In the words of Tyler, "you are not special. This does not belong to you."

I can appreciate a streamlined starting hero. Unlike D&D 6, which starts with broad characters that basically grow into tall AND broad characters. I thought this was a Final Fantasy-inspired game? If so, it missed the mark, because FF (old school anyway) was all about tall characters who...

I'm confused. This article takes quite a bit for granted. The art's cool, though. I don't fit into this "most GMs" category. Maybe that's my issue.