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Four Realms: Secondary Attributes

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Confanity

I can has PC! I, in fact, do has PC, and is currently using it to write. I therefore do hopes to be able to resume regular weekly-or-more postings on the Four Realms in addition to any other writing that … Continue reading →

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Four Realms: (To) The Best of Our Abilities

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Confanity

What abilities should define a character?  On one end of the spectrum are extremely simplified systems like the Mind-Body-Soul (cf.) of Big Eyes, Small Mouth or Echo Bazaar’s “Watchful,” “Shadowy,” “Dangerous” and “Persuasive.”  On the other, there are the thirteen attributes of … Continue reading →

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Four Realms: Mechanics Outline

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Confanity

Alright, we have a mission statement for Four Realms, but that and ten dollars will barely buy you a coffee.  How about a skeleton for the system. One element that is both a strength and a critical weakness of D&D … Continue reading →

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RPG system-building: Statement of Intent

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Confanity

In my very first post on this blog, I mentioned that I was – like many people in the hobby – working on my own gaming system.  And like many creative projects by many people who have yet to be … Continue reading →

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A Meta-Mechanic

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Confanity

The Slakiv investigation into the Sons of Du Van Ku continues apace.  But that doesn’t stop the approaching series of adventures in Fair Vickelt; rather, it hastens their approach. It should be noted that those who ply their trade in … Continue reading →

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Making with the House Rules

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Confanity

Although I hope some day to finish a fully workable gaming system of my own, campaigns set in the world of Shankhar are currently being run using a house-ruled version of the Pathfinder system, a.k.a. “Dungeons and Dragons edition 3.75.” … Continue reading →

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