Here's some tips on accessible heroquesting when playing RuneQuest.
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Two Fundamentally Wrong Perspectives Toward Ancient Literature
Trying on a new hat this week, exploring two wide-spread errors in how people view ancient thought.
Retrospective: The Throat of Winter (RuneQuest)
My first RuneQuest adventure, The Throat of Winter, came out five years ago! This week, I'm taking time to reflect on that work and what it means to me.
Bonus Experience in RuneQuest
Looking to send RuneQuest adventurers to exotic lands? They may need to improve their Homeland Lore (New Place) quickly…
Culture & Geography on Akhelas
Diving back into my personal setting, Akhelas, here's an overview of the geography and cultures!
REVIEW: Rocktapussy
It's rare that a B movie with a silly title transcends "fun schlock." It's even rarer that I'll like one enough to publicly admit it. Rocktapussy's earned that.
How Pendragon Improved My Gamemaster (RuneQuest) Skill
One nice thing about having a Kink Shelf is that even if you don’t get to play it, reading through one game improves your gamemastering tools in others. It’s even better yet when the two games are related to one another, like Chaosium’s recent Pendragon 6E and their 2018 RuneQuest: Roleplaying in Glorantha (RQG). As … Continue reading How Pendragon Improved My Gamemaster (RuneQuest) Skill
PREVIEW: The Wild Hunter’s Wolves
When the winds of Dark Season howl, RuneQuest's Wild Hunter rides reaping souls! But what about his loyal hounds, the wolves which ride beside him? One of the new bestiary entries in my forthcoming Howl of the Wild Hunt describes these spirit-wolves which harry lost souls. Known properly as luparths, they're suitable for campaigns set … Continue reading PREVIEW: The Wild Hunter’s Wolves
Heroquesting in RuneQuest
If you’re in the RuneQuest groups on Facebook or Reddit, then you may be aware the Wolf Pirates campaign I’m gamemastering slid down a long heroquesting rabbit hole. Heroquesting is pretty central to roleplaying in Glorantha because it’s a nearly-unique element of the setting. It’s a way to explore the setting’s fascinating—and sometimes obtuse—lore through … Continue reading Heroquesting in RuneQuest
Critiquing Myself
Let’s do something a bit different today. A few months back To Hunt a God received one of my favorite reviews of my work. It’s critical, and it’s correct. So let’s talk about it, see how the book’s flaws came to be, and see what can be learned from this review and my experience of … Continue reading Critiquing Myself
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