Category Archives: Afghanistan Gaming

New Brittanis Campaign Video!

This time, I’ve kicked things up a notch. I decided to do a full Campaign Trailer, including plot elements for the game, and a bunch of other cool stuff. Take a look! In the video you’ll find elements of the Brittanis-spanning Kairn Invasion, the machinations of some sinister hand in the north, maneuvering nations to go to war, and an all-new campaign revelation that not even my players know about yet!! Continue reading

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Afghanistan D&D– So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday

One of the downsides of being a civilian contractor instead of Active Duty military while deployed is this– everyone leaves, while I stay the same. I’ve learned a whole new appreciation for the Highlander series, and Dr.Who, and some vampire … Continue reading

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My PLAYERS are Heroes, No Matter Their Character [Dec Blog Carnival]

This post is my contribution to the December 2011 RPG Blog Carnival, hosted by Casting Shadows, entitled Heroes: Living and Dead. The theme, as the name implies, is about what it means to be a hero. I have a pretty … Continue reading

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A Final Gathering… a Suicide Mission… and a Farewell (PART 1)

This is a flash-forward to the last battle of an Age– a time when the forces of darkness have massed together and allied themselves to crush the last remaining points of light and civilization in this part of the world. … Continue reading

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Having Players Roll the Dice

Last night I ran an experiment. I think it turned out remarkably well. I have another test group on tap for tonight, and we’ll see how that goes. About a month ago, Greywulf posted a theory over on his blog … Continue reading

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Afghanistan D&D (Red Team)– Into the Dark, Dark Night

[this session recap written by Erin, the player of Janeva Arbor] Tonight the group learned that the shadow world, called the Shadowfell, can shift into the real world with the aid of a powerful curse. Sometimes the shift is permanent … Continue reading

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D&D Encounters in Afghanistan: Beyond the Crystal Cave…Help?

Well, we’re two seasons behind here in Afghanistan, and while we’re running a more traditional campaign right now, it would be great to have the resources available should the playstyle of the folks here in A-stan change. So here’s my … Continue reading

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Afghanistan D&D (Red Team) Update– Duponde + The Shadowfell!!

(recap written by Erin, the player of Janeva, with much and many thanks from her GM)  Since there’s nothing like a good interrogation to get the blood pumping, that’s how Red Team started off the evening. As soon as the … Continue reading

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Bagram D&D Update (Gold Team)– Kennet’s Trading Post

After their individual missions were complete, the party returned to Barradin’s Hold and assembled for the funeral of the fallen hero, Xanathan.  Among those in attendance were both King Connor and the Lord Chamberlain.  Lord Tremayne gave a heartfelt and … Continue reading

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Killing PCs for Fun and Profit (or, Sometimes You Gotta Cap a Ninja, Yo)

I killed a PC a couple weeks ago. And it has really changed my game for the better. Not “you’re unconscious and dying, make your death save this round” kinda killed, not even “man, if someone doesn’t heal you soon, … Continue reading

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