Monthly Archives: February 2021

Haven: Away from the Table

Posted on 15 February 2021 by jameseck

This week, because I was attending LTUE, we went ahead and did some chat-based adventure over the course of the weekend. Verdis and Rovert took Verdis’ flying island villa to the gnomes where they met with Dargos and picked up … Continue reading →

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Player Introduction to 1st Edition AD&D (from 5e)

Posted on 13 February 2021 by jameseck

So you’re looking to play some first edition Dungeons and Dragons? Given the popularity of 5th edition and my recent exploration of 1st, I thought I’d write up some notes from my own understanding about what a player can expect … Continue reading →

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The Book of Jex-Chapter 14

Posted on 12 February 2021 by jameseck

Having returned to Waterdeep, entrusted to find King Heckaton, we rejoined Delsaphine at her flying ship to entreat her to carry us to Yartar to revisit the casino ship we had visited with our dragon friend Felogolos chasing the token … Continue reading →

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The Secret Cathedral

Posted on 11 February 2021 by jameseck

Down the ladder at the back of the residences of the secret entrance chambers there is a chapel used by the leadership of the facility. The ladder leads to a vestry chamber (A) where they could prepare themselves to enter … Continue reading →

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Low-Impact Actions and the Cost of the Action Economy

Posted on 10 February 2021 by jameseck

I’m hoping this is a short one, as I have to admit I don’t know exactly what I intend to say with this post. It comes back to my recent experience with the speed and density of combat in 1e. … Continue reading →

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Biweekly Item-Reaching Corseque (AD&D)

Posted on 9 February 2021 by jameseck

Reaching Corseque: This spetum variant can be commanded to various lengths for the convenience of the wielder, but it is otherwise a mundane spetum without bonuses to hit or damage.

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Haven: Of Moon Fruit and Memory Loss

Posted on 8 February 2021 by jameseck

On February 6th, Year 12, a party sets out into satyr lands. They have heard reports that satyrs have been losing their memories and that things have come to a head with several violent incidents connected to missing time. The … Continue reading →

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Game Masters and the Aesthetics of Play

Posted on 7 February 2021 by jameseck

This is a presentation I gave live at LTUE 2020. I quite liked it and thought I should record it for everyone as we approach LTUE 2021 this weekend. I’m on several panels and I’d love to see you there:

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Lazy… And

Posted on 6 February 2021 by jameseck

Like many people, when I heard the concept of “yes, and” that improv was bringing to the RPG community, I saw the value. I could remember lots of enjoyable experiences from when I or another GM took a player idea … Continue reading →

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Rise of Lolith S6-Fugitives

Posted on 5 February 2021 by jameseck

With a covered wagon loaded with evidence, Labkost and Evren ride in back with the monstrous corpse while Argent drives the wagon. They make their way back toward Shimmering Haven, hoping to bring their evidence to Brimahil’s Jewel and provide … Continue reading →

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