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Dazed and Confused
It has been a while since I’ve been able to play any D&D, but that hasn’t stopped me from thinking about it every day. Something that I’ve made a stink about in the past and which still tweaks my nerves is the subject of the conditions labeled “Dazed” and “Stunned.” I think I may have [...]
The Recycle Bin – Ikaruga and Risk/Reward Zones
Ah, Ikaruga, so much 4e content to mine for in one simple 5 stage bullet hell game. For those not familiar with Ikaruga, it was a vertical shooter released for the Dreamcast back in 2001. It shared much with its shooter cousins, you were a spaceship, you shoot things, they try and shoot you down. You had [...]
A Different Sort of Background Bonus
The background bonuses introduced in the PHB2 are one of the best things about what is arguably one of the best D&D4e books. I have always endorsed the idea that players should get some kind of reward, even if only a small one for having a character background. Even if a player doesn’t expand or [...]
Opportunity Actions: Races of Athas – Gnomes Revisited
Here I am, once again diving into a series. I want to go back to my Races of Athas series, and clean things up a bit. I’ve had some time to think about a few of these, and I think I can improve on what I’ve written. I hope you see these as improvements, too. [...]
The Recycle Bin: Aberrant Nature and My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
Warning: This post will have spoilers about the larger My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic canon. Part 2 of My Little Pony Week here at RPGMusings is about horror. Well, maybe not specific instances of horror, like the film Event Horizon or Thief’s Return to the Cathedral level, or specific fears of PCs to let [...]
The Shoe’s On The Other Hoof Now
Lady geeks of the RPG world, this is primarily directed to the guy geeks out there. Sorry. However, I’m going to make a few assumptions about some things, so any corrections or comments you have for me to clarify or correct me would be most welcome. Guy geeks out there, listen up. There’s something we need to talk [...]
Opportunity Actions: Why Does 1st Level (Have To) Suck?
When starting a campaign, I’ve always noticed a tendency for players and DMs alike to inevitably ask, “What level are we starting at?”
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