The Hex crew used to regularly run a game called “The League of Awesome Dudes” (actually, it was originally “The League of Kick-Ass Dudes,” but we decided “Awesome” was more appropriate to the setting). The basic premise was “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, but with 80s heroes.” Since it’s not really something we can publish,…
Legendary characters are mythic from birth, and some are mythic from conception. If you’re playing a game about mythic heroes, use this table to explain why they’re so mythic. In a lot of case, knowing a character’s birthright will help you come up with a Gimmick. Facebook Twitter Reddit Tumblr Email
No more random generators, this week, just a couple of good old-fashioned tables to help you figure out what your villain is up to. Facebook Twitter Reddit Tumblr Email
Another script this week. This one’s the Random Qerth Name Generator, which lets you generate names based on your Qerth Job. If the basic names are too cliched for you (and trust me, they’re incredibly cliched), you have two options to spice them up. For a more exotic name, click the box to ad random…
When I saw how quickly Skaught scripted a random generator using last week’s dungeon name tables, I decided to try out php code (which I’d only hacked at previously) by writing a random hobo name generator. The actual programming was easy, but I spent most of the week rewriting about three times until it was…
Like Qerth, most fantasy game worlds are full of dungeons, crypts, tombs, caves, mines, and other big holes full of monsters and treasure. These tables will help you come up with catchy names for yours. Roll on Table 1 to get the format, then roll on Tables 2-6 as appropriate. In some cases, you may…
Even casual comic fans are probably familiar with the “What If…?” format: change something and see what else changes because of it. Kind of like a lot of RPGs (“it’s like our world except…”). These tables give you some “What If…?” scenarios that you can use as a starting point for a modern-day game…
Here are some songs that suggest interesting adventure ideas. Facebook Twitter Reddit Tumblr Email
Back in May, I did a set of Dumb Tables you could use to come up with a game by ripping off existing stuff. That was fun, and after the holiday break I can’t come up with any ideas, so I’m going to do it again, but with slightly different blanks to fill in. …
Supporting characters are a lot more interesting when there’s something weird about them. While you don’t want to give every single GMC the characters meet a quirky trait (unless you’re playing a David Lynch-style game), important or recurring characters will be more memorable if they’ve got an unusual trait. The list below is for…
