Naval Battle: a paper family game

25 Nov 201123 Jun 2022

My extended family sat down last night after Thanksgiving dinner and decided to play a game rather than sit and watch mindless TV. We played a paper version of Battleship…

Life Near an Iowa Cornfield 1-24-10

24 Jan 201024 Jan 2010

Wow has it really been nearly three months since I wrote anything? Not that I haven't had things to say but it's been busy.  I've reconnected with a bunch of…

The Eerie Exploits of Ranger Co. X: This Star Says I’m a Texas Lawman. Pt 3

14 May 200914 May 2009

Introduction - Part 1 - Part 2 This Star... Part 1 - Part 2 Chris eyed the size of the file, "There's no reason to duplicate any of the legwork Detective…

The Eerie Exploits of Ranger Co. X: This Star Says I’m a Texas Lawman. Pt 2

13 May 200913 May 2009

Introduction - Part 1 - Part 2 This Star... Part 1 Well, we'll be heading over to check out the scene," Chris said indicating his team. "In the meantime, Detective,…

The Eerie Exploits of Ranger Co. X: This Star Says I’m a Texas Lawman

12 May 200913 May 2009

Introduction - Part 1 - Part 2 Gamemaster notes are in italics You leave the Depot out the front door. From the street, you can see the gateway to the…

Quest for the Staff of Genesis: Game Day 4-26-09

27 Apr 2009

When we last checked in with the party Rididdlethumb found himself stuck in the floor.  Before the party could do anything a dozen Bugbears attacked.  The party fought back.  Nevets cast…

The Magical Gnome, a new Play by Post RPG Forum

23 Apr 200923 Apr 2009

I've been having a lot of fun playing in a PbP game using RISUS rules. It was one of the inspirations for the TwitteRPG (which is still accepting players).  However I…

TwitteRPG: The Rules, The Setting, Call for Players

19 Apr 200920 Apr 2009

After a lot of thoughts about what rules set to use for the TwitteRPG game, I realized I wanted something simple, easy to keep track of and not difficult to…

TwitteRPG: First Report on the Bold Experiment.

17 Apr 2009

Last night at 7:00pm CDT I attempted the first running of TwitteRPG.  It was a success but not in the way I expected.  Let me back up just a bit,…

Announcing a Bold Twitter Experiment

16 Apr 2009

Tonight at 8:00pm EDT, 7C,6M, 5p, we will be running the experimental TwitteRPG.  You must be following the GM, @vulcanstev at Twitter.  This is an experiment.  I've seen how much…