Villainy in a Vacuum: Antagonists Need Motivations Too
Protagonists need antagonists. Heroes need villains. This is a basic requirement for any story and for time immemorial heroes sallied
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A Road With No End: Endless Fantasy Book Series
I am an avid reader of many genres, but one genre in particular has my ire up and I feel
Read moreReview: Underground Penal Housing and Sentient Reptile Persons with Severe Acid Reflux
“Underground Penal Housing and Sentient Reptile Persons with Severe Acid Reflux” arrived today and I am thrilled to be the
Read moreScreenwriters Should Run Every Script As An Role-Playing Game Before Production
It might cut down on some of the colossal plot holes, stupid characters and bad “heroic plans.” I have nothing
Read moreDoes Character Class Balance Matter in a Role-Playing Game?
Character class balance, the relative disparity (or parity) between different PC types has long been a source of strife among
Read morePlayer Archetypes: What is the Best Mix For A Game Group?
Role-playing gamers play characters based on common archetypes: fighter, thief, healer, intellectual among many others. Most balanced game groups contain
Read moreReflections on the First Year of Livingdice.com
Before it gets too far into 2009, I thought a brief reflection on my first year of role-playing blogging appropriate.
Read moreMagic is Broken Part 1: Scaling
The title says it all. “Dungeons and Dragons,” and most fantasy games for that matter, have broken magic-using classes. My
Read moreWhy Do NPCs Never Run When They Are Losing?
This is just me ranting about one aspect of gaming that is not handled well. Retreating. Since the DM has
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