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Playtesting at Dragonmeet

December 7, 2014

Dragonmeet 2014 at the ILEC Conference Centre saw me running another playtest session of 214. I ran The Dee Sanction setting using a new adventure called “The Holy Wax Infant of Prague“. I had five players and a table in the open gaming area (where I had the opportunity to … Continue ReadingPlaytesting at Dragonmeet

Game Mechanics

It’s In the Cards

December 4, 2014

I’m running a session of The Dee Sanction at Dragonmeet (visit the website to discover more) in London this weekend. The morning session, somewhere in the big new Ilec Convention Centre. Don’t ask me – I’m sure someone will point you in the right direction on the day. Anyway, in preparation, I have … Continue ReadingIt’s In the Cards

Game Mechanics Playtesting

Inspiration Strikes

November 10, 2014August 17, 2016

I have written before, probably elsewhere, on the matter of inspiration and the spawning of new ideas. People have different ways of sparking their creativity, or find ideas coming to them in specific situations. It’s that principle that causes writers to keep a notepad by their bed, in case they … Continue ReadingInspiration Strikes

Playtesting

Quick Thoughts on Last Night’s Game

November 4, 2014

I ran The Bell’s Toll over the course of two short sessions with my regular gaming group. I have asked them for feedback on The Dee Sanction – and I look forward to getting some good stuff over many future sessions. Generally, the adventure seemed to work. I think the … Continue ReadingQuick Thoughts on Last Night’s Game

Game Mechanics Playtesting

The Counter Economy

October 29, 2014

When I ran my playtest session of The Dee Sanction this week, I handed out a bunch of counters – but, by the end of play, not many had moved from their starting position. I can see why – I do need to more firmly state the existence of challenges … Continue ReadingThe Counter Economy

Game Mechanics

No Guilt Is Forgotten

October 22, 2014

I have to make time to run sessions of the system without worrying too much about the finer details. However, preparation for All Rolled Up attendance at events has been a priority. Now, I hope to have the chance to pick up some slack. I like Incriminating Evidence as a … Continue ReadingNo Guilt Is Forgotten

Game Mechanics

Suspicion of Competency

October 17, 2014

The setting for 214 games assume that all characters have sufficient common skills to survive, but nothing more. They’re not hyper competent superheroes or expert field operatives. They’re just consciously incompetent in most respects. Sometimes they’re more capable, but that expertise exists within the character cards and playing with them … Continue ReadingSuspicion of Competency

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Hot n Cold Running Muse

October 16, 2014

I have a vague recollection that Douglas Adams liked taking baths (although, I’m willing to believe that I might be making this up and that it simply got a mention in one of his many books). For me, showers have been proving fertile musing territory. I don’t recall whether the … Continue ReadingHot n Cold Running Muse