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Will GM for food and the chance to change the world one player at a time.


May
18
answered Are there more specific official rules on Barbarian Rage and Combat Expertise?
May
17
revised Gamma World - Can a Doppleganger use salvaged omega tech?
Edited to rephrase and add section titles.
May
16
answered Gamma World - Can a Doppleganger use salvaged omega tech?
May
12
awarded  Nice Answer
May
12
answered Transitioning from GM to Player; or how to recover from GM burnout
May
9
comment Regional Resource Management and Trade Rules
Nice detail over there. Thanks for the reference!
May
3
comment What characterizes a “Modern” role playing game or gaming system?
Player-defined stakes is what I think of when someone says, "Indie game." Like any other generalization there are cases where it just doesn't hold true, so I agree that it's not universal.
May
1
answered What characterizes a “Modern” role playing game or gaming system?
May
1
awarded  Scholar
May
1
accepted I am looking to expand my game library. What indie game should I purchase that best features non-standard rules?
Apr
30
answered Can the rogue feat “Two-Fisted Shooter” allow you to shoot a crossbow twice?
Apr
30
answered Which options are available for casting spells instantaneously or concurrently?
Apr
29
answered Techniques for speeding up a game with many players at the table?
Apr
29
comment Regional Resource Management and Trade Rules
Nice! Thanks for the breadth in your answer.
Apr
28
comment I am looking to expand my game library. What indie game should I purchase that best features non-standard rules?
That's awesome. I loved Dogs in the Vineyard, and lite prep is the way I GM. This sounds like it's right up my alley and I think it'll rise to the top of my wish list. Thanks for the lengthy description!
Apr
28
comment I am looking to expand my game library. What indie game should I purchase that best features non-standard rules?
I've looked at CORPS briefly, but I'll give it another shot. I actually have an old version of BTRC's Time Lords, which got pretty arcane bonus-wise but had some great setting ideas. I haven't been exposed to Houses of the Blooded, so I'll give that a shot as well. I've heard good things about Diaspora, so that's already on my list. And "Don't be a dick" is actually Wheaton's Law, but it does work well as a new corollary to Rule Zero. Thanks!
Apr
27
comment Regional Resource Management and Trade Rules
@SevenSidedDie Will do. Thanks!
Apr
27
comment How should a GM handle novice players?
Very important point to make, and it bears repeating. If you're at the game table, it's your job to make everyone feel welcome. After all, having fun is the point of the game, ennit?
Apr
27
awarded  Commentator
Apr
27
comment I am looking to expand my game library. What indie game should I purchase that best features non-standard rules?
Jenga as resolution mechanic? I'm intrigued. Thanks for the pointers!