Ginnungagap – a game of twenty questions

Another chance to flesh out one of my settings. This time we're a mercenary, somewhere on Midgard. Let's go to the Ginnungagap! What is the deal with my cleric's religion?You worship all the Gods, but one more than others - you know the sacred rites of Odin or Loki better than those of the other … Continue reading Ginnungagap – a game of twenty questions

Borrowed mechanics – 20 Questions for Player Characters in D&D

Once again stealing some ideas from another blog, but going in an entirely different direction, Gnome Stew had a recent post about using twenty questions to help build up a character for roleplaying.Now, the basis for that post was Amber, a diceless system that's pretty popular. I've never played that though. I have, however, played … Continue reading Borrowed mechanics – 20 Questions for Player Characters in D&D

Out West – a game of twenty questions

Another post in the series to flesh out settings, this time we're heading to the Weird West. I've done grumpy dwarf and helpful citizen, this time I'll be a grizzled antihero, like half the folk in the setting. What is the deal with my cleric's religion?You tell me, greenhorn. You worship one of the old … Continue reading Out West – a game of twenty questions

Sky Island Saga – a game of twenty questions

Another in the series of using twenty questions to bump up the setting information - this time we're looking at my swashbuckling romantic fantasy setting, Sky Island Saga. Last time I was a grumpy old dwarf, this time, I'll be a more helpful citizen of a Freehold. Hello traveller, new to the skies? You must … Continue reading Sky Island Saga – a game of twenty questions

Frostpunk – a game of twenty questions

I was digging around on Dungeons and Possums again, and came across a post that references one from Jeff Rients back in 2011.Now, whatever you think of Jeff Rients (I'm no real fan based on certain views), I think these questions will be useful to flesh out some details in my newer homebrew settings. So, … Continue reading Frostpunk – a game of twenty questions