#dungeonfantasy

[thydungeongal]

feel very "idk I think sometimes it depends" about the whole backstory and backstory integration homework thing. I agree that it's deeply unhealthy that it's become the assumed style of play for a lot of 5e players, but with the right expectations I think the backstory integration focused playstyle can be some of the best you can have.

The biggest thing imo is that players shouldn't be expected to write backstory as prose. The expectation that something that's between you and the DM needs to read well is silly. The second thing is addressing the "what if you leave" problem which is that you probably shouldn't make backstory problems that both overwhelm the direction of the game and aren't interesting to the players as a group.

Anyway idk. I think there's a lot of merit to this type of game and I don't think it should be written off, even if it shouldn't be the default especially for dungeonfantasy games. I do think doing this kind of stuff at least partially collaboratively at the table does have a lot of merit, in that it can tie characters together more and start them engaged in eachothers stories instead of having to wait for it to come naturally. I think Gubat Banwa's complications system is the best example of this I've seen.

But despite that I still think "homework" can be one of the most fun parts of ttrpgs and I don't like completely discouraging it as a playstyle, some people do have the time for that shit and I think people should be trusted to figure out if that's the kind of game they want or not.

I agree that there is some nuance to this, but I also feel that a homework heavy playstyle relies on so many factors aligning and is so heavily normalized that most people assume it's basically the only way to do things that feel it's necessary to assert that "hey you don't need to do this."

Like, even though it is going to be heavily subjective because some players will enjoy that sort of playstyle it shouldn't be the expectation, and that is the culture of play we are up against sadly. The expectation that gameplay should revolve around what essentially amounts to partially prewritten (in collaboration between player and facilitator) storylines is so ingrained into modern play culture that the very idea of "hey so instead of having prewritten character arcs the character's arc should be what happens in play" and "hey instead of establishing NPC relationships ahead of time what if we let the characters establish NPC relationships through play" are basically tantamount to the ravings of mad prophets to many modern players.

Also, it's classic "show, don't tell." What a character does now in the moment is always going to be more interesting than what a player authored into the character's background ahead of time, even if the GM and the player had like the best possible plan for how they're going to make that relevant in the game and it's going to be so epic when it happens if the game isn't canceled before that.

So, like, yes, there is some nuance, but I think we also need to be honest in recognizing that due to practical realities the homework heavy playstyle is actually going to be worse for more groups then the alternative and the fact that they won't consider an alternative is something that should be addressed! The homework heavy playstyle can produce good play, but a playstyle that minimizes player homework can result in good play with much less friction.

[ricktroula]

lustração para a editora de RPG Gaming Ballistic, outra para o livro Forest End. Canil amaldiçoado é outro dos desafios disponíveis no livro. Va lá em https://gamingballistic.com e peça sua cópia, se você joga RPG e gosta de fantasia Viking é bem pra você. .... Another illustration for Gaming Ballistic, this time for the Forest End RPG book. Hounds of death are another of the foes available. The setting is focused on the Viking culture with a Fantasy spin so if you’re a RPG player and likes this kind of stuff head over to https://gamingballistic.com and get yours! ... #viking #fantasy #rtroula #ricktroula #illustration #drawing #art #vikingkiller #dungeonfantasy #gurps #desenho #ilustracao #stevejacksongames #digitalpainting #serialkiller #gamingballistic #hounds #dog #desenhista #fantasia #vikings #norsemythology #kennel #rpg #roleplayinggames #fantasyrpg #monster #roleplayinggame https://www.instagram.com/p/CCFPEalDz4b/?igshid=ysuddmen1hyi

[alharinish]

Something it might be worth looking into is Dungeon Fantasy RPG. It uses GURPS as it's base system but streamlined to allow for it be just "pick up and play". And since I know the kind of reputation the system has there isn't any more complex math involved in it than any d20 system. No advanced mathmatics that I've ever neded to do, just the basics most folks can do as mental math- or with a few button presses on a calculator if you want to be sure. The biggest downside to it in my opinion is to get started you need to buy the boxed set which is ~$80. That is the same as the D&D 3 core books though so it's not that much more expensive that getting started in D&D. Here's a link to buy it if you'd like: http://www.sjgames.com/dungeonfantasy/

Hey TTRPG girlies, I'm on the lookout for a "doing fantasy bullshit with your friends" RPG that also lets me indulge in painfully granular tactical combat simulation but that gives me that somethin wild you can't get from 5e. What are my options.

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Dungeon Fantasy Aersalus - C-Team - Session 13

Dungeon Fantasy Aersalus - C-Team - Session 13 #GURPS #TTRPG #DungeonFantasy Another session report from the Vault - this time it's all about C-Team.

Dramatis Personae

Alabaster Farkis Sagralleir, OId-Blood Human (320 points) (Played by Will): TBA. Tagline: “TBA.”

Hópgehnást “Keel-Breaker” Nihtbealumann, Beastly Minotaur Barbarian (367 points) (played by Emily Smirle): TBA. Tagline: “TBA.”

Kinnmonaqro “Crow” Rikah, Half-Elf Thief (380 points) (played by Josh Burton):Karemesie wanderer and half-breed. Tagline: “I’m small, but I’ll still cut…

[ricktroula]

Ilustração para o livro de RPG Citadel at Nordvorn da Gaming Ballistic. O cenário é focado em Vikings com uma boa dose de fantasia e a imagem tinha que mostrar uma movimentada rua de comércio na cidadela. Va lá em https://gamingballistic.com e peça sua cópia, se você joga RPG e gosta de fantasia Viking é bem pra você. .... Illustration for the RPG book Citadel at Nordvorn released by Gaming Ballistic. The setting is focused on the Viking culture with a Fantasy spin so if you’re a RPG player and likes this kind of stuff head over to https://gamingballistic.com and get yours! ... #viking #fantasy #rtroula #ricktroula #illustration #drawing #art #vikingwarrior #dungeonfantasy #gurps #desenho #ilustracao #stevejacksongames #digitalpainting #vikingcitadel #gamingballistic #troll #backgrounddesign #desenhista #fantasia #vikings #norsemythology #vikingfortress #rpg #roleplayinggames #fantasyrpg #creative #roleplayinggame https://www.instagram.com/p/CBW6YgQDf4t/?igshid=tg9aj952yokl

[ricktroula]

Ilustração para a seção de monstros do livro Dragons of Rosgarth, outro livro de RPG da Gaming Ballistic. Inspirada no Tengu, criatura da mitologia japonesa, essa criatura tem sua própria interpretação nesse universo. Va lá em https://gamingballistic.com e confira. .... Illustration for the Dragons of Rosgarth RPG book by Gaming Ballistic. Based on the Japanese bird-creature the Tengu, these silent assassins have their own spin in this setting focused on the Norse culture. Head over to https://gamingballistic.com and check it out! ... #tengu #fantasy #rtroula #ricktroula #illustration #drawing #art #viking #dungeonfantasy #gurps #desenho #ilustracao #stevejacksongames #digitalpainting #assassin #gamingballistic #sai #crow #desenhista #fantasia #vikings #norsemythology #japanesemythology #rpg #roleplayinggames #fantasyrpg #monster #roleplayinggame https://www.instagram.com/p/CCxFgj5DDmK/?igshid=rluvrd0g5gw4

[ricktroula]

Um dos trabalhos mais legais que eu fiz ano passado foi ilustrar um livro inteiro de RPG para a Gaming Ballistic. Da capa a arte interna toda arte do Citadel of Ice fui eu que fiz incluindo 42 tokens. Essa é uma das artes para a parte interna do livro que explora um mundo de fantasia bastante original. Se você é fã do meu trabalho confere lá em https://gamingballistic.com e peça sua cópia. .... Last year I illustrated the Citadel of Ice rpg book from Gaming Ballistic. Everything from the cover, internal arte and 42 tokens were done by me. Pretty neat experience and if you’re a fan of my work I encourage you to head over to https://gamingballistic.com and check it out! ... #boat #fantasy #rtroula #ricktroula #illustration #drawing #art #iceberg #dungeonfantasy #gurps #desenho #ilustracao #stevejacksongames #digitalpainting #temple #gamingballistic #adventure #warrior #desenhista #fantasia #barco #sea #waves #rpg #roleplayinggames #fantasyrpg #tower #roleplayinggame https://www.instagram.com/p/CCe8sDZDhJY/?igshid=1xlyqlf0wppap

[ricktroula]

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Vídeo do processo de desenho daquela arte pra Gamming Ballistic que eu postei na sexta. .... Process video for that illustration I painted for Gaming Ballistic. ... #viking #fantasy #rtroula #ricktroula #illustration #drawing #art #vikingkiller #dungeonfantasy #gurps #desenho #ilustracao #stevejacksongames #digitalpainting #procreate #gamingballistic #faerie #murerous #desenhista #fantasia #vikings #norsemythology #blodughufa #rpg #roleplayinggames #fantasyrpg #monster #roleplayinggame https://www.instagram.com/p/CBzPOKkjgH8/?igshid=1v4juq61d0es4

[ricktroula]

Outra ilustração para a editora de RPG Gaming Ballistic, agora para o livro Forest End. Blodughufa é um dos monstros disponíveis no livro e um bem doente e cruel. Va lá em https://gamingballistic.com e peça sua cópia, se você joga RPG e gosta de fantasia Viking é bem pra você. .... Another illustration for Gaming Ballistic, this one is the RPG book Forest End. He’s one of the foes available at the setting and a cruel sick one. The setting is focused on the Viking culture with a Fantasy spin so if you’re a RPG player and likes this kind of stuff head over to https://gamingballistic.com and get yours! ... #viking #fantasy #rtroula #ricktroula #illustration #drawing #art #vikingkiller #dungeonfantasy #gurps #desenho #ilustracao #stevejacksongames #digitalpainting #serialkiller #gamingballistic #faerie #murerous #desenhista #fantasia #vikings #norsemythology #blodughufa #rpg #roleplayinggames #fantasyrpg #monster #roleplayinggame https://www.instagram.com/p/CBo7M23D9-Y/?igshid=exxe30vrs06x

[ricktroula]

A capa que eu fiz para o livro de RPG Citadel at Nordvorn da Gaming Ballistic envolvia uma série de coisas à serem ilustradas. Entre personagens, monstros, cenário e narrativa era um bocado de coisas pra acomodar na arte. Um mercador Viking e sua parceira são atacados por Trolls ao chegarem a cidadela que da nome ao livro. Cidadela esta que tem uma construção e arquitetura bastante específica e detalhado no livro além dos arredores serem igualmente definidos. E em primeiro plano dois Vikings guerreiros correm para auxiliar o mercador. Bastante coisa, mas foi muito legal de fazer. Deslize pro lado pra ver detalhes e a capa no livro. Como eu já mencionei nos outros posts o cenário é focado em Vikings com uma boa dose de fantasia. Va lá em https://gamingballistic.com e peça sua cópia, se você joga RPG e gosta de fantasia Viking é bem pra você. .... This is the cover illustration for the RPG book Citadel at Nordvorn released by Gaming Ballistic. Bunch of stuff to fit in this cover starting by the main event showing a Viking merchant being attacked by a pair of Trolls as he and his companion arrived at the citadel that lends its name to the book. Unpleasant experience for the merchant but two Viking warriors run towards the scuffle ready to lend a hand. Pretty awesome to work on this, swipe left to see some detail shots and the look of the book. The setting is focused on the Viking culture with a Fantasy spin so if you’re a RPG player and likes this kind of stuff head over to https://gamingballistic.com and get yours! ... #viking #fantasy #rtroula #ricktroula #illustration #drawing #art #vikingwarrior #dungeonfantasy #gurps #desenho #ilustracao #stevejacksongames #digitalpainting #vikingcitadel #gamingballistic #troll #backgrounddesign #desenhista #fantasia #vikings #norsemythology #vikingfortress #rpg #roleplayinggames #fantasyrpg #creative #roleplayinggame https://www.instagram.com/p/B1aGv65DcbV/?igshid=l1zx9acwnt8h

[ricktroula]

Essa é outra das ilustrações que eu fiz para o livro de RPG Citadel at Nordvorn da Gaming Ballistic. Esta é uma das ilustrações internas que mostra uma movimentada rua da cidade partilhada por nobres Vikings, mercadores, pessoas de classes mais baixa em aos grandes casarões. O cenário é focado em Vikings com uma boa dose de fantasia. Eu sempre gostei mais de desenhar personagens, mas já faz um tempo que gosto cada vez mais de explorar cenários. Va lá em https://gamingballistic.com e peça sua cópia, se você joga RPG e gosta de fantasia Viking é bem pra você. .... This is another illustration for the RPG book Citadel at Nordvorn released by Gaming Ballistic. One of the interior ones this image show the Market street, a Viking flavor of tents and shops with nobleman and peasants sharing the space between longhouse. I’ve always preferred drawing characters but I’ve been liking more and more when I can paint a scenario. The setting is focused on the Viking culture with a Fantasy spin so if you’re a RPG player and likes this kind of stuff head over to https://gamingballistic.com and get yours! ... #viking #fantasy #rtroula #ricktroula #illustration #drawing #art #vikingnoble #dungeonfantasy #gurps #desenho #ilustracao #stevejacksongames #digitalpainting #vikingcitadel #gamingballistic #longhouse #backgrounddesign #desenhista #fantasia #vikings #norsemythology #street #rpg #roleplayinggames #fantasyrpg #creative #roleplayinggames https://www.instagram.com/p/B09yC0qDsHb/?igshid=1qp43dsx02by7

[ricktroula]

Eu fiz diversas ilustrações e a capa do livro de RPG chamado Citadel at Nordvorn lançado recentemente pela Gaming Ballistic. Esta é uma das ilustrações internas que mostra três Vikings nobres é uma tensa discussão. O cenário é focado em Vikings com uma boa dose de fantasia. A próxima imagem é o esboço original. Va lá em https://gamingballistic.com e peça sua cópia, se você joga RPG e gosta de fantasia Viking é bem pra você. .... Citadel at Nordvorn was just released by Gaming Ballistic and I illustrated the cover and several interior images. This is one of the interior ones showing three Viking noble in an informal meeting debating a tense subject inside a longhouse. You can also swipe to check the original sketch. The setting is focused on the Viking culture with a Fantasy spin so if you’re a RPG player and likes this kind of stuff head over to https://gamingballistic.com and get yours! ... #viking #fantasy #rtroula #ricktroula #illustration #drawing #art #vikingnoble #dungeonfantasy #gurps #desenho #ilustracao #stevejacksongames #digitalpainting #vikingwomen #gamingballistic #debate #characaterdesign #desenhista #fantasia #vikings #norsemythology #nobleman #rpg #roleplayinggames #fantasyrpg #creative #roleplayinggames https://www.instagram.com/p/B0rv2D5gQ17/?igshid=9mmitz6hmeoq

[ravensnpennies]

Dungeon Fantasy Aersalus - B-Team - Session 13

Dungeon Fantasy Aersalus - B-Team - Session 13 #GURPS #TTRPG #DungeonFantasy A session report from the Vault for my DF B-Team. It's good to be back running DF again.

Dramatis Personae

Sir Brazhul Adross, Revenant Knight (350 points) (played by Merlin A.): TBA. Tagline: “TBA”

Gaffer, Gremian Artificer (428 points) (played by Christopher D.): Boom Squirrel. Tagline: “Stop damaging your gear! I’m the one that has to repair it.”

Galen Fallowhide, Halfling Scholar (Physick)/Cleric of Healing (385 points) (player by Christian G.):He’s a doctor (but not a…

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Dungeon Fantasy Aersalus - C-Team - Session 9

Dungeon Fantasy Aersalus - C-Team - Session 9 #GURPS #DungeonFantasy #RPGs

Dramatis Personae

“Ecks”, Unique Human-Cog Hybrid Assassin (431 points) (played by +Travis Ellis): TBA. Tagline: “TBA”

Hópgehnást “Keel-Breaker” Nihtbealumann, Beastly Minotaur Barbarian (404 points) (played by +Emily Smirle): TBA. Tagline: “TBA.”

Nergui, Half-Orc Scout (395 points) (played by +Josh Burton): TBA. Tagline: “TBA”

Rashi Talonfurr, Human Cleric of Fire (404 points) (played by +Chri…

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The Hurt Locker: Totem Blade

The Hurt Locker: Totem Blade #GURPS #TTPRG #DungeonFantasy #RoleplayingGames The final hour of the DFRPG Magic Items 2 Kickstarter is here. And so is the final magical item: the totem blade.

To help push (and celebrate!) the Dungeon Fantasy Roleplaying Games Magic Items 2 kickstarter I’m going to release 1 new or converted magic item per day until the kickstarter closes. Here is the fifth and final one: yet another artifact from my Aersalus campaign setting.

Totem Blade

Power Item: 20 FP

Suggested Origins: Magical, Materials, or Spirit.

Totem Blades are often gifts directly from the…

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The Hurt Locker: Potion of Rejuvenation

The Hurt Locker: Potion of Rejuvenation #GURPS Today is day number four of the #DungeonFantasy RPG Magic Items 2 kickstarter. She's trucking along, but needs your help hitting the last and only stretch goal. Here's something to wet your appetite till then.

To help push (and celebrate!) the Dungeon Fantasy Roleplaying Games Magic Items 2 kickstarter I’m going to release 1 new or converted magic item per day until the kickstarter closes. Here is the fourth one: yet another artifact from my Aersalus campaign setting.

Potion of Rejuvenation

Power Item: N/A

Suggested Origins: Magic and Materials.

Contained within a single vial is powdered unicorns…