A simple mechanic can say a lot about a game. WPG

The Epic of Dreams is a world building and World Playing [Game] book... All of this is possible and in fact it is encouraged through mechanics like Order Class.

An FKR Resurgence Post

TLDR: Go check out the links to the great games others have made below that are so simple anyone can play them, and if you don't believe me give it a try. I am playing with a group of 11-14 year old's and they are doing just fine with a system as simple as those … Continue reading An FKR Resurgence Post →

Olde School Gaming, Mydwandr

Cover Image by Olaus Magnus Playing games in an Olde School way I recently discovered that Olde House Rules had released a new book. This reminded me that I love their rules. The publishing duo consists of James and Robyn George. A couple who, according to their website have been playing together since 2002, though … Continue reading Olde School Gaming, Mydwandr →

Rulings vs Rules. FKR meets OSR. A reflection on My referee style

An introspective look at Rules vs Ruling in the OSR/FKR space.

Play(test)ing in Space

Playtesting, some advice and a few current playtests available out there to join.

Spending Time at the Table

How to start off a game night. Let's look at a few different ways you can start the night

Worldbuilding

Worldbuilding Part 1: Come read more but the gist is ask your players questions, but ask them the ones that will help expand on your world.

Creating Jam

I missed the window for the cheap affinity purchase... oops. So I have not been creating things like I started a few months ago. This is unfortunate because there is so much stuff that is becoming clear to me about what I want to make. I want to create bastards. stuff. I will be reworking … Continue reading Creating Jam →

Gaming Labels

What do these labels mean? I'm not expert but i hope to pass on a little information about each and help people realize where they sit in the grand scheme of things.

How many attributes are enough?

Where do they come from? When thinking about game design, the idea of Attributes for a character is one of the basic things many of us first learned about when we started in the hobby. Strength, that is a pretty easy one to understand. Intelligence, well we all know what that means. Then we get … Continue reading How many attributes are enough? →