CGG Events at Gen Con 2018
Christianity & Gaming Panel SEM18132448 Friday 2:00 – 3:30 Lucas Oil Christian Worship Service ZED18125669 Sunday 9:00 – 10:00 Westin Grand IV
Terror in the Tower, part 1
Another tale of the Beckett Family’s adventures in Northumbria. Background The session began with the PCs in the small village of Lakesend, where they have been helping the local Lord Balin in finding a missing provost. Cast of Characters: Most party members are part of one large extended family—the noble Beckett family. A few are … [Read more…]
RPG-ology #8: The Illusion of Choice
This is RPG-ology #8: The Illusion of Choice, for July 2018. Last time we talked a bit about the power of the referee, how it can be abused, and the principles that should prevent that abuse. This time our focus is on how to use that power in a way that will enhance the game … [Read more…]
House of Coursan (War)
This House has a much smaller presence than it used to. South of the Belt Line, Coursan is almost unrepresented. In the north near the Sealed Lands is where they are most commonly found, though they do show up frequently among the Free Marines. Their temples usually double as Forts, shelters and other buildings useful … [Read more…]
Faith in Play #8: Redemption Story
This is Faith in Play #8: Redemption Story, for July 2018. Years ago I wrote Faith and Gaming: Redemption, which was republished last spring. In it I made the distinction between the “Prodigal Stories” that we sometimes call stories of redemption and the real “Redemption Story”, the story of how the price was paid, how … [Read more…]
Cultures of Northumbria: Elves
In this series of articles, Michael Garcia shares various custom rules and handouts related to his worldbuilding for his ongoing Northumbria campaign. The Elves are undoubtedly the oldest known race in the world. Their culture is ancient and largely unchanged, despite the millennia that have passed. Typical Appearance Elves are generally slender and graceful people, … [Read more…]
RPG-ology #7: Playing Fair
This is RPG-ology #7: Playing Fair, for June 2018. I was corresponding, electronically, with someone I introduced to role playing games over the Internet, and since I introduced him to them, his first game and still his favorite is my game, Multiverser. Of course, as all players, he was expressing the opinion that I didn’t … [Read more…]
House of Sukan (Fire)
Sukan is one of the larger houses but smaller than the other three houses that deal with the primal elements. Despite open flames being dangerous on a planet with gas swells, it’s still a necessity. Their main function is in controlling fire. Many people view them as agents of change, similar to the Ahrumen. They … [Read more…]
Faith in Play #7: Coincidence
This is Faith in Play #7: Coincidence, for June 2018. If you follow this series, odds are fairly good that you followed, or at least were aware of, the previous series, Faith and Gaming. It originally ran monthly, as this one is scheduled to do, beginning in April of 2001 and ending in that same … [Read more…]
Monkey Business, a Circuit Breakers adventure
Some time ago, I shared a play report and review for my Primetime Adventures campaign Circuit Breakers. For the purposes of discussing PTA’s mechanics and concepts, I will assume that you’ve already read that article. If something is confusing, I recommend going back to read it again. Or better yet, pick up a copy for yourself. … [Read more…]