Virtual Open Table Gaming: One-Page Adventures and Treasure XP

I'm expelling something from my RPG brain so as to not let the mindleeches of forgetfulness get me. I was entertaining the idea of an open table game online. Then I started encountering problems and finding solutions. It was a quick exercise in game management. Oh, I also found a way to do "XP for … Continue reading Virtual Open Table Gaming: One-Page Adventures and Treasure XP →

Maze Rats: Some complaints, now quelled

I've had some criticisms of the game Maze Rats. It's a game I love so dearly (pick it up here), which means I have opinions about it. I wanted my opinion to matter to the game so much that I went so far as to make my own hack of the game for Hot Springs … Continue reading Maze Rats: Some complaints, now quelled →

Maze Rats: Praise for a game I already adore

I love Maze Rats. It is (as of posting) Pay What You Want. Go grab it. Now. I recently interviewed Ben Milton, the designer of Maze Rats. We talked about running games for kids and Ben explained that is how he came to design Maze Rats. He wanted something that could just be printed out … Continue reading Maze Rats: Praise for a game I already adore →