Found here. Short version: they’re annoying to let players have. But you can finesse the situation.
Tag: rpgs
My PJ Lifestyle article on new RPG editions.
Found here. Short version: …you probably already know the answer to it already. Honestly, I’m sometimes just trying to demystify the hobby with these articles.
MY PJ Lifestyle post on crafting in video games.
Found here. Short version: do you have OCD? Then either do, or do not, play most modern computer RPGs. Because they’ll love to cater to that with their crafting minigames.
My PJ Lifestyle post on the best kind of RPG.
Found here. Short version: it’s a trick question. Better question to ask: Why should you give people the privilege of judging you for your tastes in entertainment?
My PJ Lifestyle piece on historical gaming taboos is up.
Found here. Short version: historical periods typically had what we consider today to be awkward opinions. Figure out what to do about that.
MY PJ Lifestyle piece on RPG Mood Enhancers/Breakers is up!
Link here. Short version: easy to offer advice on how to set the mood in a game, but it’s harder than it looks. So don’t feel too bad if it doesn’t work perfectly.
My PJ Lifestyle post on fast-improvising a RPG session is up!
Found here. Short version: you can do it, sure. But I’m kinda going to judge you about it (sotto voce: because I’m a hypocrite, that’s why).
My PJ Lifestyle post on Retcons is on.
Found here. Short version: retcons happen. They sometimes need to happen, too. So it goes.
My PJLifestyle post on Lovecraft in video game RPGs is up.
Found here. Short version: Lovecraftian icons and themes can be useful for video game RPGs. Also: I finally got around to putting my Patreon link in my profile over there. Seriously, why I didn’t do that from the start…
My PJ Lifestyle piece on Kickstarter and RPGs is up.
Found here. Short version: crowdfunding seems to be working out for pen-and-paper RPGs. Which is a good thing, of course.