Today I took the plunge and, using the two heroes I had created for the HackMaster Basic rules that I mentioned last time, ran a combat against a pair of Goblins. The game was fun, revealed to me the intense coolness that is HackMaster combat, and then… well then… Then I got to thinking about … Read More →
Category Archives: Fantasy
On Three Strands: Fridays, Newbies & Hackmastery
This is something of a news post from the wondrous world of my hobby head. It’s been a weird week or so since my last post. I’ve had a period of holiday and then a return to regular. During this time, however, my butterfly-head has fluttered over myriad points of interest. There are, however, three … Read More →
The One Ring
Few novels have had such a profound effect upon me than the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Growing up, the escapades of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins were deeply affecting and inspired many dreams and adventurings of my own. Indeed, Tolkien is probably largely responsible for my becoming a roleplayer at all. Over the years there have … Read More →
Pathfinder With Newbies
Meeting for the first time in the now quiet classroom after hours, the four lads ambled in and settled around the two tables that had been pushed together and surrounded by 5 chairs. Greeting their teacher in the role of the arcanely named “Gamesmaster”, they took their places. Characters were chosen, funny-looking dice tested and … Read More →
