Hi, gang. Last week, we wrapped up our preview of how magic works for mummies in Mummy: The Curse (accompanied by a bonus teaser in Portuguese as a thank-you to our Brazilian fans). This week, we dive into an even more fundamental aspect of the game and its characters: The nature and structure of the … Read more
Meeting Notes Rich asks me about my ear problems (I’ve been having medical problems), and my pending vacation. He doesn’t want the side of my head falling off. We’re working on a big announcement on July 15th. I’m trying to find a way to get into the old office to get some W20 art for … Read more
Short post today, heavy audience participation with luck. Werewolf‘s built on an interesting framework. It incorporates myth, zoology, ecology, and splatter horror into a combination that manages to work as a whole. It’s hard to imagine another game that could be prepped for by consuming Silent Spring, Egil’s Saga, The Mind of the Raven and … Read more
Hi, gang. Last week, we introduced the concept of the Utterance — the most powerful magic at a mummy’s command. This week, we take a look at a more common, daily-use type of power the Arisen call the Affinity. The radiant Sekhem within mummies anoints them with improbable good fortune and preternatural competence. This is … Read more
Meeting Notes My eldest dog Vinny passed away on Sunday, so I’m a pretty somber mood. Rich and I talk about that, and we share stories of dog illness. Shards for Exalted is in the approval process, and we’ve already had some revisions. [EXCITING NEW EXALTED BOOK] has an outline put together. Boring contract stuff. … Read more
Right now I’m deeply involved with Chapter Nine: The Enemy. I understand this is something that will have a lot of you particularly interested, what with Black Spiral Dancers, a number of fomori powers rapidly approaching that of the original Freak Legion itself, Banes and other spirits, other supernaturals, and a treatment of Pentex — … Read more
<1>Lady Margaret Willoughby, Keeper of the Lost Secret <n>On a wicked night in Scotland, five self-styled witches had gathered in a guestroom in the eastern wing of Balmoral Castle. Their coven had convened to ensorcel their hostess, the Queen Victoria, who had become morose after the death of her husband the Prince Consort Albert. Led … Read more
Hi, gang. Last week, we talked a little about the magical paradigm of the Arisen. This week, we delve even deeper to provide a look at the most powerful magic the Arisen can wield: the Utterance. The dark miracles that are the realm of Utterances could scarcely be considered “natural” by any right-thinking person. It’s … Read more
Per request, a Lasombra privateer. The tone’s a bit different with this one, allowing for a bit more action-and-adventure-style Vampire chronicles. Esperanza Lucifer, the Devil’s Darling Few Kindred are so renowned as to be known beyond the limits of the city in which they have made their haven. The interests of the Damned are almost … Read more
Meeting Notes This morning my back was killing me. I think it’s because of my chair at home. Still, I limped into work and got on the call with Rich. Children of the Revolution hit the Red List stretch goal! We’re really pleased at how the fans pulled together to make this happen, and Rich … Read more