Evil Machinations

Player Contributions

Posted on Apr 27 2009 | 2 Comments

Said while making snacks for the group … Dave [player]: Hey, can I have experience points for baking cookies? GM: Sure, Dave can have 200 experience points; Billee [his character] can’t. [12 Aug 2009 Note: There's an updated version of this post at Player contributions, Take Two.] I first ran across the idea of player/character contributions when... Read More »

Recycling

Posted on Apr 20 2009 | 2 Comments

I’m a big fan of recycling. I recycle everything I can, from cans to bottles to magazines, cardboard, etc. Heck, I even use blank areas of junk mail for game notes. I also recycle games. I don’t mean putting game rulebooks through the shredder (they can have my books when they pry them from my cold, dead fingers); I recycle actual campaigns. I’ve... Read More »

Upgrading

Posted on Apr 03 2009 | 2 Comments

After taking a look at the new AD&D, 4th edition, I’m reminded yet again why I don’t convert my games to the latest rules edition when it first comes out. Now, this isn’t a review of 4th ed. I’ve only leafed through it, so I can’t give you an educated opinion. The first thing, though, that did strike me right off the bat —... Read More »

Welcome

Posted on Apr 03 2009 | No Comments

Welcome to Evil Machinations — a blog aimed specifically at RPG game masters. Come follow my thoughts and experiences in the world of “tabletop” role-playing games.