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Blading the Game: Sharpen Your Tabletop Skills

In this first edition of Tactical Tuesdays, we look at and compare the art of Role-Playing and storytelling, to the dedicated philosophies of knife fighting. The concept of a sword or knife fight is common to many TTRPGs. Often, we try to craft characters who can expertly apply these skills and win the day against…

Adventures at Mythic Con

Much has changed since those days. I’ve put that initial game on the back burner and shifted my focus to the Worlds of Pulp and the original Bare Bones System.

The Dark, Wild Worlds of Pulp Fantasy

A Realm of Unimaginable Wonders Ladies and gentlemen, one of the oldest and most beloved genres in the world of role-playing games is fantasy. With Worlds of Pulp: Savage Twilight™ set to release in 2024, I want to take a few moments to discuss three of the most popular sub-genres of Pulp Fantasy: Dark Fantasy,…

Short Plots and Long Winter Nights

Hey, role-playing Comancheros! As the winter months drag on, many of us turn towards gaming as a means to push through. The long nights are broken by the loud cackles of laughter from riotous gaming tables as the players meet the machinations of crafty GMs head-on. Longer nights mean longer sessions and the opportunity to…

Art of the One-Off!

Hey, Role-Playing Comancheros! It’s your old pal, Danny Jackson, here to talk about something totally radical – designing and writing a one-night adventure! We’ve all been there – your regular GM can’t make it, someone’s out of town, or you just want a quick, fast-paced adventure that you can wrap up in a single session.…

Halloween Cryptid Series: Snarly Yow

The Snarly Yow is a cryptid that has been reported in the mountains near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, possibly since the first Germans settled in the upper Potoma1. The creature is often described as a large black dog-like apparition and is known for the yowling sound it makes through a mouth filled with teeth2. What…

Worlds of Pulp-Savage Twilight™, 2024

A good friend recently asked me about my plans for Worlds of Pulp in 2024. I’m proud to say that I’ve already produced several successful titles, including Davey Beauchamp’s Amazing Pulp Adventures™, Rotwang City—The City of Shadows™, Ron Fortier’s Cape Noire™, and Wild West Horse Opera™. But there’s even more exciting content on the horizon!…

What Kind of RPG Would You Make?

What’s up, my fellow role-playing Comancheros! I hope you’re all having a totally righteous day. I got a question for ya: what if you could create your very own role-playing game? Imagine designing a game that is precisely tailored to your style of play and personal interests. Well, today, that’s exactly what we’re going to…

They Huffed and they Puffed…

Ah, reminiscing about the 80s, I recall the thrilling adventures in the company of friends, amidst an abundance of candy and soda. Together, we triumphed over dragons, battled monsters, and embraced heroic pursuits. Yet, unbeknownst to us, there lingered a shadowy menace beyond the realm of the game. It pervaded every corner of existence. Alas,…

Halloween Cryptid Series: Idrid Cold

We took liberties with the exact appearance of Indrid Cold. We found there were differing accounts, all that claimed they were encounters with Cold. The alien known as Indrid Cold remains shrouded in mystery, but here are some of his reported characteristics and a few links for further information. While researching Indrid Cold, I couldn’t…