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Can We Improve RPG Leveling Systems?
Look at me, killing monsters for wealth and XP! Experience points (Exp or XP) are a great reward for players and a fun part of the game (it’s all fun though, right?). But do they really do their job? Can we build better RPG leveling systems that include roleplaying? Leveling up with XP is a…
Fun for One RPG Blog Carnival Roundup
Trumpets. Red carpets. Fireworks. It’s an auspicious occasion! Not only is it Rising Phoenix Games’ birthday (yay!), but it’s also time for the December RPG Blog Carnival roundup, just as we ring in the new year! Here’s a look back at December 2021, where our topic was “Fun for One”. Gaming is Good for your…
Let’s Go Solo with Pathfinder 2e — A Quickstart
There are loads of reasons to play RPGs alone, from avoiding the plague to testing out homebrew rules, or just for the fun of focusing on a single hero’s story. These days, there’s a huge number of tools and adventures for the solo player. We’re going to look at some of the intricacies of roleplaying…
Wanna be a Great GM? Get an Education!
So, you want to impress the boys at your local with your masterful storytelling? Figure you’ll show the ladies a good time with dice and an epic quest? Looking to put “Professional GM” on your CV? Well then, if you want to be a great GM (or DM, or Storyteller), then you need to get…
Why You Absolutely Must Play Pathfinder 2nd Ed.
Pathfinder Second Edition has been around for a while now, and if you’re still finding excuses not to try out the system then let me tell you why you absolutely must play Pathfinder Second Edition. Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 was a great system. The Pathfinder Roleplaying Game (good old 1st ed) was also a great…
RPG Leveling is Broken — Why Levels Suck
RPG leveling is broken. And yes, I’m looking at you, Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder 1 and 2. First off, thank you to Plastic Polyhedra for hosting this month’s RPG Blog Carnival, to which this topic relates. The Problem with Levels Here’s my gripe: In real life, but even more importantly, in stories, characters grow…