Working on some pregens tonight, for a space opera module I've been noodling forever, and having that whole "I really enjoy pregens" rush all over again. They're unlike anything else, including other kinds of characters. They do a unique mix of jobs, design-wise.
I'm still kinda mad at myself for spending too long not digging them.
So I’m thinking a full overhaul on the traits for my rpg system based on play test feedback. Instead of the grid of descriptors, I’m going to reduce it to a few options for each Characteristic. Working in a “Rock, paper, scissors” concept.
Still needs some work, but feedback welcome.
So, the new Applesauce master template drafted out to 150 words, compared to the sluggish and unwieldy ~300 it was lugging around before. At this rate, I'll be able to provide character-specific rules examples exceeding the size of the rules themselves, and still cram it all into a pregen's sidebar.
Someday I'll compress a version that fits in a toot, but that day is not today. 😅
"Campaigns in this mode are more local and geared towards troubles, wonders, and encounters that are specific and sinister because they are closer by, just over the hill."
https://weirdwonder.bearblog.dev/tom-bombadil-or-how-i-approach-lore/
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Working with the Tauric pantheon.
Those who are on the map - really live there; those who are outside are inaccessible.
In my running campaign, PCs have met two and seen one's dead body. Some of them are more like powerful spirits.
Okay I think I'm starting on an all-new iteration of Applesauce that strips out some of the fiddliness. 😆
I have loved you, little 300-word RPS, but you've gotten a little long in the tooth!
(I guess since the only "publication" of the earlier version was a single video appearance, this is more like moving from pre-Alpha to Alpha than a new edition, but I'm still calling it Applesauce: The Second Batch for a few days until I get over it)
Rolling 4D6 Against Tarriffs
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The Song of the Swamp Witch Roll20 VTT Adventure Module
https://morgalad.com/the-song-of-the-swamp-witch-roll20-vtt-adventure-module/
The Song of the Swamp Witch Roll20 VTT Adventure Module
https://morgalad.com/the-song-of-the-swamp-witch-roll20-vtt-adventure-module/
Here's a #ttrpg question for the designers, do you prefer building your own systems or working with an existing one?
Example workflow 2 (continued):
With libraries done, druidic stronghold done, some 3d modelling done, and probably something I don't remember, the Druidic Stronghold battleplan is done.
Let's see how that runs tomorrow.
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Dealing with Insanity:
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Surviving the World of Morgalad:
Example workflow 2:
1. So, for the next game, I should prepare a Druidic Stronghold battle plan.
2. For that, I really want to finish the stronghold as Domain Establishment first.
3. And for that reason, I today finished long-planned Library Domain Establishments.
Designed several mounts, spells, and followers for my TTRPG today.
I also have a good outline for how the gear section will look.
The number of action options the gear grants you is equal to its tier. So tier 1 gives just 1 action, and tier 3 gives you 3 more options in combat.
Charity Bundle for Ukrainian Hospitals is up!
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(Also includes "Crime Districts of Irongate" for SAKE)
Slava Ukraini!
A game hook (without a game yet, see last post!) #TTRPG #TTRPGDesign
It's your first venture, and you're nervous. You don't expect to live for even 15 minutes. With you are two other first time adventurers, and each of you carry nearly the same equipment: a shoddy spear, the clothes on your back, a couple matches, and a candle. The rotating gate that leads out of The Camp begins turning as you approach, and you step up to the line. From here there is no turning back. You feel the hair on your arms stand on end, and your pulse quickens as your hands feel clammy. This close to the gate, you can smell rot and decay wafting in. By your side Learhey says "ready," and you and Glaauh nod. The gate swings past and you all step to follow it, gripping your spears.
The light posts at the gate are enough to illuminate the first room you step into, but not much further. You look around at the three possible paths. Down into the ruins of ancient underground structures, out into the subterranean caverns, or up towards the surface. More experienced adventurers recommend the caverns as the least deadly for a first venture, but there is also much less to find nearby.
