Category Archives: Applying Theory

5 Issues from 4E to NOT Include in D&D Next

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

This is my second  (and last) post about D&D Next before we get more information about the playtests, etc. I am by no means a “4E iz teh best D&D EVAR!!” junike– no system is perfect, and the vast majority … Continue reading →

Posted in Applying Theory, GM Advice, Random Shenanigans, Rules | 7 Comments

[Applying Theory] Worldbuilding: Top Ten List for your Game/World/Campaign

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

MULTI-PLATFORM BLOGGING CHALLENGE!!! Read the post and see the challenge at the bottom. This applies to all rule sets and game systems. THIS MEANS YOU. It should be no surprise to recurring readers of The Action Point that I am … Continue reading →

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Having Players Roll the Dice

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

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 →

Posted in Afghanistan Gaming, Applying Theory, GM Advice, Group Dynamics, Rules, Uncategorized | 20 Comments

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

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

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 →

Posted in Afghanistan Gaming, Applying Theory, Brittanis, GM Advice, Group Dynamics, Tropes, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

KID-spiration: The Emerald Dragon Knights, Part One

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

The draft of this post was written over a year ago. I really need to get around to finishing  stuff a bit quicker. My son inspires me. His imagination, his energy, his enthusiasm. And, as far as my gaming goes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan Gaming, Applying Theory, Brittanis, GM Advice, Rules, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

GM Merit Badges–An Open Letter to My Players– Past, Present, and Future

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

A few days ago I started to see a bunch of posts about “GM Merit Badges“, and when I followed the links back to their progenitor, I found a post by Strange Magic  where he is talking about a means … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan Gaming, Applying Theory, Brittanis, GM Advice, Group Dynamics, Rules, Tropes, Uncategorized, Worldbuilding | 3 Comments

Stunts and Power Cards

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

This post is entirely inspired by the Gamecrafter’s Guild and Charles Ryan, and I am indebted to them for this idea.  I really recommend you read their posts as the links come up (see below), then continue on with my … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan Gaming, Applying Theory, Brittanis, GM Advice, Group Dynamics, Rules, Uncategorized | 5 Comments