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GR Situation Generators

Posted by Jason on June 30th, 2006 — in Design

Check ‘em out - not quite ready for prime time, but close. Writing the romance-oriented vignette items was surprisingly difficult. I need to go read some trashy YA books.

GR Mechanics, Take 309

Posted by Jason on June 28th, 2006 — in Design

After some conversations with Eric Provost, I continue to experiment with Grey Ranks structure and resolution mechanisms. This latest version is not fully cooked, but I think it is headed in the right direction. Comments in italics. Feedback very welcome.

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Lwow Eaglets Represent

Posted by Jason on June 22nd, 2006 — in Check this out dude

So these bad-ass children actually locked horns with Ukrainians in 1919, but wow. Just, you know, wow. That’s a wonderfully evocative picture.

Roach Demo

Posted by Jason on June 21st, 2006 — in The Roach

I’m working hard on the Roach demo, and there is some discussion here if you care to weigh in on the delicate art of the convention ten minute demonstration. I’ve made up some NPC cards to facilitate play. They look like this:
Bantam Whaley

Drowning and Falling Mockup

Posted by Jason on June 8th, 2006 — in Design

The Mad Irishman just sent an initial draft for review and it is fantastic. Check these snippets out:

Table of contents
Evil prayers
Page with Dalton Sharp art

I am drowning in delight at the way this is turning out. I think he’s nailed that goofy sans-serif look of the first edition Dungeon Master’s Guide. And also: