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Describing the Indescribable
3June 28, 2011
For many creative people, a blank space is an inspiration, a key to unlock ideas. These people can take an empty page or fresh canvas and fill it with wonders, unleashing their imaginations.
I am not one of these people. To me, a blank space is a challenge. I rely on seeds to kickstart me. (This is probably why I am a fan of what has been called “remix culture”, taking existing things and making new things out of them, often by combination with other existing things.) My creativity works more from adaptation to constraint than from limitless possibility. (more…)
Examining High Level Play: Part Two
1November 17, 2010
Yesterday I opened the topic of high level play by looking at different types of “high level” characters and how high level play contrasts with lower power levels. Today I’ll examine why people would want to play at high power levels and some common objections. (more…)
Examining High Level Play: Part One
2November 16, 2010
A couple weeks back, I was reflecting on the D&D Immortals campaign I’ve been working with, and I got to thinking about “high level play” as a whole concept. I scribbled some notes, and then later that day I brought it up to our friend Jeff Uurtamo of the RPG Circus podcast. Jeff spoke to his co-hosts Zach and Mark, and the guys decided to dedicate an entire episode of their podcast to examining not just high level play, but low and mid level as well. Meanwhile, I’ve been thinking about high level play specifically. I’d like to add my thoughts to the discussion. (more…)
Coming Soon: Resolute, Adventurer & Genius
4August 25, 2010
After the flurry of work to get Warrior, Rogue & Mage ready, I had time to think about how the Wyrm system might be adapted to other genres. Mark Meredith is hard at work on a spy/technothriller adaptation which I am eagerly anticipating. Jason Cabral, a longtime friend, and I had poked around with doing cyberpunk, and we still may, but out of the blue one day not long ago Jason said to me, “You know what would really rock? Pulp.” (more…)
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