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GM Corner

Bad GM/DM Practices?

Runkle Plays Games

A few good tips here of what not to do or slip into the habit of doing.

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Okay all, I have had some things happen in the last three weeks that have put me into “I am a terrible GM” territory (at least from my perspective). I am going through a medical nightmare and it has taken its toll on me. With that being said, I have had to cancel twice in the last three weeks. Both times were done at the 11th hour, and I felt really bad about it. It made me think, what kind of things can you do to be a “bad GM/DM” on accident? Here are five things that are common and you shouldn’t feel terrible about, but you will:

1. Canceling games without advance notice: This is a common issue, especially when something suddenly happens. This can be a sickness, family emergency or even just an event that you had forgotten about. The way to combat this is to try to…

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Off Topic

DM Support Group.

Runkle Plays Games

Okay, I admit it I have sat around with other DM's and collaborated. Some great times. BUT NEVER like this HaHa ! Needless to say the more GM's out there needing help like this guy. We all have met the GM that can't say no.

Mythical Monstrosities

Mythical Monday’s: Qilin

Runkle Plays Games

The Qilin is based in chinese lore. It is a mythical hoofed chimera that appears as a mixture of a Dragon, deer and unicorn. Said to appear with the imminent arrival or passing of a sage or illustrious ruler. It is often depicted with what looks like fire all over its body. It was sometimes called… Continue reading Mythical Monday’s: Qilin

Reblog Round up !

Appendix N Kickstarter – Almost as Bad as Mike Nystul’s Campaigns!

Runkle Plays Games

Kickstarter is a wonderful playground of awesome things. Yet with all things awesome. Some have one always has to come along and remind you how crappy some people can be. I didn’t back the full project but I split the kick with my friend and lets just say.. WOW hes a lot more dissatisfied then me. For all the right reasons.

modoc31's avatarRolling Boxcars

So, the shit storm related to the botched Appendix N Kickstarter continues. The owner of Brave Halfling Press, John, has once again assured backers that still haven’t received their first shipment that it was coming. We continue to hear this time and again from John; what a lousy execution of the a Kickstarter campaign. For the longest time, I was an ardent supporter and dismissed the many delays, but my patience finally wore thin some ago and I blogged about it here and here .

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1778492214/appendix-n-adventure-toolkits-dcc-rpg-modules

In response to my blog posts, a package mysteriously appeared at the door one day and I finally had the first of what is supposed to be two shipments, read about it here. So, I can really sympathize with those that have not gotten their packages, but I wonder how many new and uniques ways he’ll come up with to botch the remaining…

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R&R (Runkles Review's)

Numenera: Ninth World GuideBook

Runkle Plays Games

Well I will start off saying I am a gigantic fan of Numenera. So I scooped up this PDF in the blink of an eye. Because I have been chomping at the bit to get more info of what is going on in the rest of the Ninth World.  Now there is a TON of… Continue reading Numenera: Ninth World GuideBook

Reblog Round up !

The Star Wars-Games Workshop Mashup? Is there any truth to the rumour?

Runkle Plays Games

I had my day with the GW I cut my teeth with my first war games killing Orc’s and Elves. But the thought of the Emperors own game company pulling the product to the Dark Side of Mini gaming. Is truly Terrifying.
I think like you that the game could have a very good draw to a War game community. But I think there are others out there that could handle the product better.
As we have seen FFG has done a great job with Attack wing..But it looks like Rebel assault was poorly handled.
I personally would like to see a company like Privater Press. Try their hand at it,as they are great at small unit style game play. Where I think Star Wars would thrive at most tables.

grimace73's avatarThe Grinning Skull

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If you haven’t been living in a cave on Dagobah for the last year or so, you’ll know that Disney/Lucasfilm movie machine is now kicked into gear. The Force Awakens (also known as Episode VII) is set for a 15th of December 2015 release at the cinemas. Great news for Star Wars fans, eager to see the continuing adventures of Luke, and his space chums, even better news for Wargamers if the hushed rumours on the net end up being true.

I’ve been hearing bits about the possibility of Games Workshop getting the license to produce a miniature wargame about said franchise. So how much truth is there to the myth?

West End Games' Star Wars Miniatures Battles game. West End Games’ Star Wars Miniatures Battles game.

I think if it happened, it would lure me back (even at their prices) as well as a lot of others too. I can imagine some pretty nice tasty…

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Quick Grabs & Good Deals.

The End Of The World: Zombie Apocalypse.

Runkle Plays Games

So far I have really enjoyed what I have been reading from FFG about their new end of the world line of games. Well if you don't want to go spend the big bucks to get the hardcover and you enjoy PDF formats. Now is your chance to head on over and pick up a… Continue reading The End Of The World: Zombie Apocalypse.