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Silly Internet TTRPG Arguments Part 9: Backstories.

Does your character's backstory matter in a long term fantasy tabletop roleplaying game campaign?

Here we go (or went) again. This story might be cold by the time I’m done typing it. The topic of backgrounds in tabletop roleplaying games has arisen again. Should we (Game Masters) ask for them? Should they be woven into the larger narrative of the campaign? How long should they be? Character backgrounds seems to come up as a Silly Argument about once every 4-6 months. It’s another one like…

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Deities and Dragons in Dragonbane.

Dragonbane offers a refreshing look at divine spellcasters that differs from most other fantasy TTRPGs. I highly recommend it.

Filling in the blanks for my first Dragonbane campaign. A lot of worldbuilding advice starts out with cosmology. I think we’ve all kind of gotten used to a big pantheon with multiple gods as the Greeks and the Norse had in the real world. I gotta be honest- I just don’t see it that way. Why do we need it? I understand the need for religion as a control mechanism in many societies and cultures…

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3 Things Every New Role Player Should Know.

Putting a few tips out there for players new to the RPG experience. Have fun. Think about what your character would do without looking at your sheet first. Be cool with one another.

Hope this helps. Okay, you’re got your character in front of you. You have dice and snacks along with your favorite beverage. Now what? Relax and have fun!I honestly can’t overemphasize this enough. We’re here to have fun and spend some time together. If something interferes with having fun, please tell the GM or talk to the other players out in the open. Yes, there are going to be…