Learning new games can be difficult at times. More complex ones especially require that you take the time to really digest the rules and work with the other players to ensure everyone understands how to play. Tabletop role-playing games aren’t much different in that regard. And sometimes that process of learning the rules can scare…
Previously: https://storytogether.com/2020/09/17/isaiah-the-gray-part-21/ Getting Ready “Zero-You, awake,” commands his master, the Jedi Corban. In the corner of the cargo bay, Zero-You pops back to life, stretching in a mock-interpretation of organics when they wake up. “So good to see you again, Master. You rang?” “We’re approaching Tatooine,” says Corban. “Prepare yourself; there will be trouble.” “Ah…
So you’re interested in playing stories for the first time…but don’t quite know how to get started? Well, then this week’s Newbie Tuesday post is tailor-made for you! Read the below to jump right into tabletop playing role-playing games (TTRPGs) in no time… What is a Character? One of the most common questions prospective story…
Whenever a tabletop story begins, Schrodinger’s character exists: are they just words on a page? Or are they a real and tangible being? As GMs/DMs, we’re tasked with providing the story canvas from which these characters can truly be brought to life. So this week’s Friday GM Advice post is all about the process providing…
Previously: https://storytogether.com/2020/09/03/isaiah-the-gray-part-19/ The Gray Enter Corban flashes a gentle smile. “There is nothing to turn to – the Light side is always there. If it puts you at ease, I will stay silent on the subject moving forward.” Jimmy shakes his head. “Typical Jedi.” AI’s voice comes over the intercom. “Commander, Captain Issac requests permission…
Previously: https://storytogether.com/2020/08/20/isaiah-the-gray-part-18/ Discovering the Catalyst “What’s a Catalyst?” asks Isaiah who is barely able to contain his curiosity. Corban remains stunned, not able to speak for a few moments. “I don’t know if I’m the one who answers that question. But tell me, was there another on the surface? Or did this device react to your…
When players are coming up with their characters’ backstories, oftentimes they’re not doing so together. Character creation after all traditionally is a highly individual process; although, there’s certainly collaboration here and there. So as the GM when the players submit their characters’ various backstories, it becomes clear pretty quickly that sometimes their various elements can…
There’s no doubt that good GMs/DMs work hard. There’s a lot of prep work, a lot of worldbuilding, and certainly your fair share of shepherding. And sometimes GMs & DMs can get lost in all that shuffle and lose perspective; they forget that playing stories is about having a blast and not about the result…
If you’re a tabletop role-playing game story creator, you doubtless spend time & energy in worldbuilding. Settings, characters, plot threads…much of your investment out of session as the game master comes in ironing out these details. As obvious as it may seem on the surface, it’s important to keep top of mind during all of…
When you sit down to start your next tabletop RPG campaign, before you dive into worldbuilding, character creation, or Session Zero, you’re sitting at a fertile, nearly infinite sandbox of story. And every TTRPG story is different – its twists and turns, worlds and characters – with its many facets up to the GM &…