The Dee Sanction – Page 6 – the Dee Sanction

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

One-off Adventures

November 18, 2014

I had one of those inspiration moments again last night, though this one took place out in the garage on my exercise bike. Those thoughtful moments alone seem to be a fertile time for interesting thoughts. Key amongst those thoughts, I have decided to focus on 214 as a system … Continue ReadingOne-off Adventures

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

Essence

The Dee Sanction Blurb

October 30, 2014

I have been tinkering with this. I suspect it will change again. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I need to provide a tight and informative intro to The Dee Sanction for my convention games. This is the current draft. It would also work perfectly well for a game … Continue ReadingThe Dee Sanction Blurb

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

Signs of Treachery

October 13, 2014

One aspect of play in 214 revolves around the seamy business of corruption, deceit and treachery. Sometimes, the end justifies questionable means to secure certain success. In Complex 214, you may choose to improve your chances of success by exploiting a mutation, for example, or in The Dee Sanction, your … Continue ReadingSigns of Treachery

Events Playtesting

Playtest Eventing

October 12, 2014

While I have been tied up with matters technical for the last week or so, I have had the opportunity to commit myself to some playtest games at upcoming events. I’m certain this will sharpen my interest in getting more low level playtesting done in the meantime. While I’ll be … Continue ReadingPlaytest Eventing

Essence

214

October 10, 2014

The 214 system is the heart of both Complex 214 and The Dee Sanction, games of suspicion, paranoia and intrigue in very differing settings. Complex 214 takes places in a world of dystopian certainty. Tales of a dystopia driven by fear, bureaucracy and a low level of life expectancy. Born from vats, trained … Continue Reading214