Solo Tales, Episode 0

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 ~ Che Webster ~ Leave a comment

Here are some show notes to go with the rather ambitious Episode Zero of Roleplay Rescue's Solo Tales podcast: https://www.podbean.com/media/player/ivt92-f2d2e8?from=pb6admin&download=1&version=1&auto=0&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Helvetica&skin=1&pfauth=&btn-skin=108 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xz63u8/AnimasTaleEpisode0.mp3 Welcome to Roleplay Rescue’s Solo Tales - a podcast collecting adventure tales created by mashing up traditional storycraft with old-style pen and paper roleplaying games. This is Episode Zero for Anima’s Tale, the first … Continue reading Solo Tales, Episode 0

Adding Essence To Mykovnia

November 18, 2020November 18, 2020 ~ Che Webster ~ 3 Comments

One of the things that has been most influential to my roleplaying experience was the discovery, back in 1980, of the RuneQuest boxed set and my introduction to the Basic Role-Playing (BRP) system. While a full review of that game is beyond the scope of this immediate discussion, one thing always stood out to me: … Continue reading Adding Essence To Mykovnia

Playing To Teach A Friend

November 1, 2020November 1, 2020 ~ Che Webster ~ 2 Comments

It's hard to believe that I have been feeling blocked for the past three weeks, especially when two of those weeks were away from work enjoying some "non-contact time" (what non-teachers call "holiday") at home. But this has been my experience: blocked... at least, until this morning. This morning, spurred by some words that were … Continue reading Playing To Teach A Friend

Taking The D100 Prescription

September 19, 2020September 19, 2020 ~ Che Webster ~ 2 Comments

When I interviewed GURPS Line Manager Sean "Dr Kromm" Punch back in April, he said something that resonated with me strongly and has stuck with me ever since. Roughly paraphrasing, Sean outlined his belief that the main difference between GURPS and most other roleplaying games revolves around the idea of the prescriptive versus the descriptive. … Continue reading Taking The D100 Prescription

Imagining Mykovnia

July 11, 2020July 2, 2020 ~ Che Webster ~ 1 Comment

This week, I have been dreaming and imagining my true fantasy world for roleplaying inspired by the conversations I have been enjoying with Daniel Jones and others from the community. The other day I was able to pen some initial thoughts, impressions gleaned from the first inklings of that place. I thought I would share … Continue reading Imagining Mykovnia

The Road goes ever on and on…

July 4, 2020June 26, 2020 ~ Che Webster ~ Leave a comment

Yesterday, I dug out my physical rules for Rolemaster Fantasy Roleplaying (RMFRP). In so doing, I was struck by some pretty interesting thoughts and impressions. In my quest to inhabit and develop my fantasy Otherworld, as discussed in earlier posts and on the podcast, I found myself confronted with an unexpected desire to draw liberally … Continue reading The Road goes ever on and on…

Reconnecting Mykovnia

June 13, 2020June 13, 2020 ~ Che Webster ~ Leave a comment

Imagine the world, a primal place of raw potential, where the magick is strong and true. The People live within the boundaries of a forest glade below an outcrop of rock, within which the tribal elders say the origin of our village is found. There are shallow caves that sit upon the outcropping, delving into … Continue reading Reconnecting Mykovnia