There’s a school of thought in certain books, comics, movies, and RPGs that giving a character one random obsession makes them well-rounded. While this is not remotely true, it’s at least a step in the right direction, and can sometimes even lead to something approaching three-dimensionality. Here’s  a random table to get you started on…
Sorry about the skipped column last week–I did the National Novel Writing Month thing and was rushing to finish before the deadline. Since I’m still recovering, this week you’re getting a table of random monsters (most of which are conveniently described either in the Monster of the Week column, and which are individually linked for…
Ok, this is actually more a checklist of typical character types that make me hate gamers, but to make it fit the table format, the GM could roll randomly during character creation and spot-check characters to make sure they don’t suck. Facebook Twitter Reddit Tumblr Email
Because sometimes there’s a cave. Facebook Twitter Reddit Tumblr Email
For the last week, both parties have been telling you about the terrible, terrible things that will happen if the other party wins. In the spirit of our short-term electoral thinking, here are apocalyptic scenarios for your game. Facebook Twitter Reddit Tumblr Email
Because I’m topical as hell. Facebook Twitter Reddit Tumblr Email
Sometimes, scenes just drag on too damned long as players insist on searching for non-existent clues, questioning suspects who don’t know anything, and focusing on throwaway details that don’t mean anything. Usually, the best way to deal with this is to have something happen that the characters have to deal with right away, but…
If you ever read comics (especially Image comics) in the 90s, you probably have one question: What the hell did they keep in all those pouches? Facebook Twitter Reddit Tumblr Email
Since we just released Magic Rules! (which you can download absolutely free), this week’s table is full of non-traditional magical traditions that you can use in your modern fantasy game. Facebook Twitter Reddit Tumblr Email
I’ve been playing around with an idea for a cyberpunk game, so below are some tables with random cyberpunk Words for character creation. For cyberware, genetic tinkering, and high-tech gear, I’d probably use a system along the lines of the equipment rules from Fort High or All-Stars. Basically, if a piece of equipment alters the…
