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The Internet Stellar Database
If you are doing any science fiction worldbuilding, and want to use some real data about real stars, check out the Internet Stellar Database. It really is an excellent product, …
Story Hooks for Horror In Modern Day Oklahoma
Oklahoma has a wealth of hooks for great horror roleplaying, from real-world history to real places that are supposed to be haunted. On top of that, there are a number of great places and neighborhoods that just ooze the supernatural.
Appendix N For Other Genres
Ever since the 70s, fantasy roleplaying has had a list of fiction that was used to inspire the creators of Dungeons & Dragons. What we need is that same list for other genres...
Gaming Controversial Subjects in History
One of the most difficult things about roleplaying is handling very real issues such as sexism, racism, intolerance, abuse and other controversial subjects.
From one standpoint, they are great story hooks. From another, unless handled well, they can very easily offend people--a lot. Playing solo helps me avoid most of those pitfalls, but I still have to be aware of them.
Blowing Up Your Campaign World
After a lot of careful consideration, I am blowing up my fantasy campaign world and starting from scratch. I don't make this decision lightly, but I think it is time. Why? I think I need to change the way I viewing worldbuilding--and my world...
Alchemy Live!
Alchemy is kind of a side note in The Fantasy Trip. A couple pages for chemists and alchemists, but not really anything else--just a way for players to get Healing and Universal Antidote potions, along with the good old Universal Solvent. But alchemy could be so much more--from roleplaying to story hooks. Here are some ideas for adding flavor and depth to alchemy in your campaigns.
