Recent content by Smoss

One system to rule them all... Yeah, impossible when we all have different tastes. It is why I crafted my own RPG system. It is as perfect as humanly possible... For what *I* want to do. For others? Not so much. For example, it is tied heavily to my fantasy world. Now while some might enjoy...

THE END! And now Enzi's Irregulars is officially complete. You can read the whole series at: http://blog.thesilvertower.net/ The sourth and last free e-book collection of the updates is available at: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/395784 Thanks all! Now it is time to work on my...

I can not imagine running a game that is not my homebrew system (6th Age of Doulairen) anymore. As far as playing in a game, I am a bit more open. I might do SW Saga, maybe a Shadowrun one shot. Maybe even a 3rd Ed D&D one shot (Yes, I know OP was of other systems than D&D - but I honestly...

The third FREE e-book collection of the updates is now available! https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/349679 Also feel free to check out my novel at: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/297565 and now also at...

Actually this sounds similar to the system I created for my gaming world. It is d20 based - you spend the experience you gain to get better. No classes, no levels. The one thing I learned about this was how much some people LOVE the structure of classes. So I stole an idea from ANOTHER similar...

Hey Hey folks, coming up on the one year anniversary! (July the 4th!) However, I am currently doing an AMA on Reddit about my writings! Come join in! http://redd.it/1gnufc or http://www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comments/1gnufc/reddit_fantasy_writer_of_the_day_steve_mossman/ Smoss

This can be a loaded question - And in that the answer is truly - It depends. What gaming? Published rules (D&D, PF, SW, etc)? You can make a case for some as very much yes, some very much no. Gaming culture? That depends on location. One gaming place I know of creeped out my female friends...

The front page is often the ONLY page I use. Sometimes I check the forums, but since I care more about general RPG stuff going on, the news is what is important. Having left D&D and other commercial systems behind for my own system makes me an odd reader I guess. :) I do quite enjoy news of...

My current campaign world is very much human based (Monsters are rare and a waning force). Dislike of different human cultures (racism) was actually built into my world as a core concept. Certain cultures really don't agree with each other. :) Of course, I also wanted to turn things a bit...

Forty uninterrupted weeks of serial fantasy adventure fiction only means one thing... Another FREE collection on Smashwords! Go get it here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/302533 Smoss

I used to try new systems all the time. After I finished my own RPG system though, I find myself having difficulty using any other. I want to pick apart each system's flaws... Guess Ive gotten old and set in my ways now with the system I love. :) Smoss --------------------- Check out my...

Spring has sprung! And I have published a new novel based in the world of Doulairen (The same world where Enzi's Irregulars adventure!) Heir to Agon Currently available on Smashwords at: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/297565 Smoss

My world history has several things in common with "Earth" history. I reference a lot of well known cultures so that people can "understand" the world. When I mention that the Nuvroci culture is similar to ancient roman culture, people immediately feel comfortable with me talking about their...

In my magic system, I generalized effects down to a very simple level - not sure if it will be useful - but hey, maybe it will give you ideas. Area (This determines if it is a ray, touch, AoE, etc) Duration (Fairly obvious) Meta (For metamagic style affects - Casting silent, still, etc for 3e...

Like the OP, I started in 2e and went to 3e. I was building my own systems before 3e came as 2e didn't do what I wanted. I started with multiple ACs (armor Class and Defense Class). Similar to the direction SW Saga and 4e went. This worked, but wasn't good enough. When 3e came, I liked it a...