Tag Archives: Game Design

Monster of the Week: Gelatinous Cube

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Ellisthion
This entry is part 3 of 19 in the series Monster of the Week

Unlike the previous two Monsters of the Week, this week I look at a monster which is completely unintelligent, has no tactics, and is a pushover for any party: and yet can be the most dangerous thing they ever face. … Continue reading →

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What’s in a setting?

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Ellisthion

Whether we talk of gaming, movies, or literature, a single important choice is the setting. By this I mean the time period, level of technology, and the like. In particular, the time period is a very strong influence on a … Continue reading →

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New Game: The Waiting Game

Posted on July 23, 2008 by RupertG

I’m sure we have all been in this situation – playing in a large group with people who think that it should take 20 minutes to roll two dice to attempt to hit something. In a larger group, combats can … Continue reading →

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