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Tuesday Magic Item - June 25

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Tuesday Magic Item - Bog Walker's Ring

Gollaon stopped short looking over the marshy ground in front of them.  “Do we have to?  I just had my shoes polished.” Their guide, a young woman, laughed and offered he hand.  “Take my hand and it will not be so dire, I promise you.” Voddick looked at this.  “And me?” “Take your friend’s hand and follow where I walk,” she said, heading into the area.  Her feet not sinking into the muck at all,…

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Echo's Advice for Runners - Why you need a tech

[More about Shadowrun through in-character commentary about various aspects of being a successful Shadowrunner.  Obviously, this is just how I like to see the game played -and GMed- but play the game you want to play.] You are learning.  I appreciate the coffee.  How did your meet go?  Still in process?   Say no more.  But still looking for help?   Well, let us start with team building.  There…

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Dark Future Ahead 37 - News from the 'Net of a Cyberpunk bent

Tomorrow’s News Today!  As usual, I have been roaming the ‘net looking for inspiration for cyberpunk games and discussion.  Found a variety of interesting bits and pieces that should be useful. Though several of the stories point toward a more helpful future.  Maybe there is some light in the darkness. Continue reading Dark Future Ahead 37 – News from the ‘Net of a Cyberpunk bent

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Tuesday Magic Item - Island King's Spear

Gollaon skidded to a halt as they arrived at the beach.  A flotilla of canoes waited beyond the waves. Voddick shielded his eyes and looked out.  “Allies by their symbols and colors.” “Allies indeed!” said the Prince.  “They have gathered as I have asked them to.  Now we will row to the palace and cast down that usurper and the foreign devils who allowed him to killed my parents.” “Ha!  This…

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Visse, a Kindred, for Dungeons & Dragons (5E)

The Empress realized that she needed loyal servants to manage the machinery of the Empire, for an Empire needs a bureaucracy and a bureaucracy needs people.  Then, from an unknown source, came the Visse, within a decade, they staffed the Imperial Bureaucracy from top to bottom, serving at the behest of the Draconic Imperium. The Visse homeland appeared fully realized in the fields and hills…

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Superheroes - Once upon a Time in 1969 - Issue 20 - Special Section Villain Origins

This followed the main story of Issue 20. Opening page: Where did our Quizzical Quintet come from?  Let us look at the circumstances that created these teen villains, perhaps some of them can be saved.  We will let the mysterious Riddle Girl be our guide. In the first panel, Riddle Girl takes off her mask.  “Before I became Riddle Girl, I was Mary Ross, born and raised in Hell’s Kitchen, I am a…

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RPG Blog Carnival - Aftermath of . . .

Fair warning, some of the following might be distressing to some as they are descriptions of what is found after an attack on people and animals.  If such would bother you, please stop reading now. On the Marsh Road: The scent of death and blood is partly masked by a strong bleach-like smell that lingers in the air.  The two wagons are overturned, their contents scattered.  The oxen that were…

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Tuesday Magic Item - Mirror into the Past

Gollaon and Voddick carefully moved the polished stone mirror in its protective frame of silver and steel to the place indicated. “I am quite excited,” said Gollaon in a whisper, “I have heard of such a mirror but I have never had the opportunity to see one in use.” “Truth,” agreed Voddick.  “They are rare and mystical even in a world such as ours.” “Shift it a little to the left,” said their…

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Beginning this month's RPG Blog Carnival - After the Dragon: What happens after the monster attack and after they are defeated?

Welcome to the RPG Blog Carnival for the Month of June, 2024, on the theme of After the Dragon: What happens after the monster attack and after they are defeated?. Obviously, the important part of the theme is Monster Attack, what happened?  What can be learned about the monsters?  Once they are defeated, how has the situation changed? So, let us talk about monster attacks and their aftermath. …

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Summer and June begins, May ends

As my long-time readers will know, as will students of the ancient world, that the month of June is named after the Roman month Iunius, or Junius, which is in turn named in honor of the ancient Roman goddess Juno who is the wife of Jupiter and oversees marriage among other portfolios (and is associated with the Greek Hera).   For the Romans, the first half of Iunius is a period of religious…

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Superheroes - Ground Zero Atlanta (1980s Superheroics)

MASKS: A New Generation – Ground Zero Atlanta It is 1981 and a new era dawns . . . Leaving behind 1980, when The Empire Strikes Back ruled the box office and Blondie had the number one single (with Call Me). Ronald Reagan has just stepped into the White House promising to increase the pressure on the Soviet Union, could the Cold War turn hot?  The hostages have finally been freed from Iran but…

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May/June Shadowrun Campaign News and a new Seattle Scream

Scenes Inside Muni Metro Tunnel During System Upgrades | September 19, 2015 Taken for Blue Light Phone and Radio Communications upgrade projects. While I like to do this month by month, the next live game at Tyche’s Games will be on the First of June, so no real time in June before the game.  We usually play every first Saturday and if you are in the area come and join in, new players are very…

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Tuesday Magic Item - Jade Mask of Eternal Rest

Gollaon walked behind the Ghostchaserer who flitted from place to place, looking in the defiled crypts.  “Such waste,” the Ghostchaser said, “and all in hope of looting a few trinkets.” Voddick nodded sadly.  “Greed drives people to do terrible and irrevocable things.” “Well put,” said Gollaon.  The Ghostchaser nodded in agreement. “Ah, here we are,” the Ghostchaser said, Gollaon and Voddick…

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Gemkine, a Kindred, for Dungeons & Dragons (5E)

Those outside of Gemkine culture tend to see them as full of contradictions, the Gemkine are clannish and standoffish, yet mercantile and outgoing.  They are traditionalists who stick to the way their ancestors did things and yet they are the force of innovation in building a new world of machines and practical improvements.  But like all people, we do not see our nature as contradictory. We love…

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Tuesday Magic Item - Grandfather Tree's Hammer

Gollaon gave a low whistle as the Earthkine warrior walked by with a large hammer resting on his shoulder. Voddick’s eyes went wide.  “Is that?” he whispered. “I think so,” said Golloan.  “I thought they had all been lost.” “We should follow.” “I agree.” Grandfather Tree’s Hammer Not so much made as grown, these mighty hammers are a mix of wood and petrified wood into a unified and nearly…

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The Earthkine, a Kindred, for Dungeons & Dragons (5E)

“Once the Earthkine strode the world, nearly immortal, heirs to thousands of years of civilization.  When the Gods War began they slowly, all too slowly hemmed in by complex hierarchies and ancient traditions,  moved to aid their divinities.  By the time the majority of the Earthkine were ready to act, it was over, the Gods had been cast down, the dragons had won.  Before they could decide upon a…