Category Archives: Brittanis

New Brittanis Campaign Video!

Posted on January 22, 2012 by The Action Point

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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Brittanis Iconics: Berek of Mordengaard

Posted on January 9, 2012 by The Action Point

[This post is part of a series. I’ve always loved Paizo’s iconic characters— the “default” pre-generated characters for their Pathfinder world of Golarion. So I’m doing the same for Brittanis. Characters who embody the tone, theme, and feel of the world to … Continue reading →

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Tales of Brittanis on Obsidian Portal

Posted on December 24, 2011 by The Action Point

Well, I finally did it. After years of watching Obsidian Portal and drooling over the campaigns that other folks have made, I finally buckled down and started putting all my campaign information into one place and making it all pretty. … Continue reading →

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Brittanis Iconics: Gareth of Whitestone

Posted on December 8, 2011 by The Action Point

[This post is the first of a series. I’ve always loved Paizo’s iconic characters— the “default” pre-generated characters for their Pathfinder world of Golarion. So I’m doing the same for Brittanis. Characters who embody the tone, theme, and feel of … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 26, 2011 by The Action Point

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

Posted on November 15, 2011 by The Action Point

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

Posted on November 12, 2011 by The Action Point

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

Posted on November 2, 2011 by The Action Point

(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

Posted on November 1, 2011 by The Action Point

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)

Posted on October 31, 2011 by The Action Point

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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