Category: Off the Wall (Random Stuff)
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Player Tip #5 – On Absentia
Life happens. Whether it’s school, work, or family, sometimes you can’t make the session. Here is how to handle your absence like a pro, ensuring the game keeps moving and you’re still invited back next time.
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Map software!
From browser-based builders to high-end software, we’re looking at the tools used to map out the Trials of Everrun. It’s funny looking back at the early days of Roll20—before it became the “gaming empire” headquarters it is today.
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Game Master Tip #7 – Keeping Players’ Attention
Smartphones, work emails, and “angry birds” are the natural enemies of immersion. To keep your players focused on the Dark Necromancer instead of their notifications, you have to think like a public speaker—and maybe a carnival huckster.
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Trials of Everrun – The Vampire in the Catacombs
A murder investigation in the salt-mining town of Telgam leads the Long Shots into ancient basalt caverns. Between flesh-hungry Ekimmu, spell-trapped spiders, and a withered Vampire Priest, the group discovers that the city above is sleeping on a nightmare.
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The Communication Barrier a.k.a The Game Master’s Screen
A Game Master’s screen shouldn’t be a castle wall to hide behind; it should be a stage curtain that enhances the performance. By shrinking the height and moving the screen to the side, we can kill the “podium effect” and reconnect with the players.
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Game Master Quick Tip: Dungeon Map Resources
A great map transforms a standard fight into a legendary encounter. From the Wizards of the Coast archives to creative commons dungeon maps, these were the “go-to” resources that defined the geography of the Trials of Everrun.
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Game Master Tip #6 – Choosing a Space
Where you play is nearly as important as what you play. From managing laptop glare to the “bedsheet trick” for protecting rulebooks, creating a professional and comfortable environment shows your players you’re serious about the performance.
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Tuesday Random – Mario on the Violin
This guy plays Super Mario on his violin. The most amazing part is at 2:05 when the person playing Mario chooses Warp 2 in the 1-2 Warp Zone. Who chooses Warp 2!?
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Player Technology Part 4 – Making Minis
You don’t need a 3D printer to bring your character to life. By embracing “flat” miniatures and a bit of Google-Fu, any player can create a unique, one-of-a-kind pawn that stands out on the table without breaking the bank.