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    Best practices for easy-to-run modules [+]

    The elements of a good module that make me enjoy using it. There are actually quite a few of them, however, this being a mobile device and the time being almost an hour past midnight, I'll focus on priority stuff. One, provide a quick 'what has gone before' section to ensure that a GM can...
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    RPG Print News – Vaesen, Castles & Crusades, Liminal Horror, and More

    Could anyone familiar with the new (4th) edition share a list of changes/impressions?
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    GURPS 4th Edition Revised Announced

    GURPS is like a big box of LEGO bricks, while modern systems (like Cypher) provide ready-to-use assembled models, a few spare items and information how to mix and match. Your character pool should not be needed. Also, roll under systems break too easily. :)
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    GURPS 4th Edition Revised Announced

    GURPS, the system I cannot bring myself to hate. The system that boasts incredible resources and legions of potential players who broke their teeth on optional options and page turning bits. sigh If I were to make a wish on fourth, nay, fifth edition, it would be something like this: let me...
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    Critical Role Reveals Soldiers' Table and Motivations

    I understand your perspective. I really do. As a GM, I've lost a long campaign over such an event. Another time, my PC have died and caused TPK also under similar set of circumstances. Being more experienced person, that I like to think that I am now, I would order a short break, and then, once...
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    Gaming Journalist Rob Wieland Passes At Age 48

    He will be missed.
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    [AI][GM] How to shorten GM prep time

    No worries there, good sir. It would definitely not help you. It did help me, and I like having statblocks at my fingertips. :)
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    [AI][GM] How to shorten GM prep time

    I would believe you, good sir, weren't it for several Kickstarter projects of yours. Unless you insist that you just made them on the fly. :)
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    [AI][GM] How to shorten GM prep time

    There are several methods and tips for constructing queries. Generally: 1. Try to limit the scope of the query. 2. If your query is complicated, initially form it as a request to form a query to itself. In this way you'll learn about hidden or non-obvious assumptions. 3. Try to split bigger...
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    [AI][GM] How to shorten GM prep time

    Here's a short tutorial on how to painlessly shorten your (i.e., gamemaster's) preparation time... or how I learned to stop worrying and loved the bomb. NOTE: For this example I have used PDFs of manuals, my campaign notes, and an adventure from an excellent game of Shadows/Secrets of Weird...
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    There's A New Edition Of The Cypher System Coming

    The new wound system looks very interesting to me. It resembles Kult 1st ed, and it worked very well there.
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    There's A New Edition Of The Cypher System Coming

    Thank you for agreeing with me. Just in case I need to explain my joke: I have defined similarity in terms from PbtA using moves. My point was that the mechanic was hardly unique. I have explicitly tried to emphasize this by adding the statement about focusing on similarities.
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    There's A New Edition Of The Cypher System Coming

    That depends on whether you focus on similarities or differences. Compels: https://fate-srd.com/fate-core/invoking-compelling-aspects#compelling-aspects Cypher GM intrusions: https://callmepartario.github.io/og-csrd/#using-gm-intrusion-as-a-narrative-tool Personally, I would define either as...
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    There's A New Edition Of The Cypher System Coming

    Compels seem to be similar to GM intrusions.
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    RPG CROWDFUNDING NEWS – HELLFINDER, UNDERISLES, Burning Man, and more

    Regarding Hellfinder (based on the promo materials on the campaign page) : It is classless. Your perks determine what you can do. There is a mention that getting them changed. It is still PFRPG2. Therefore statblocks are likely to be compatible to certain extent. The game is in...
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