Category: Films and TV
RPGs – Cinematic Style!
Bringing a cinematic feel to an RPG is something I’ve had a measure of success with in the past as a GM. By “cinematic”, I’m not referring to games like Toon or Cliché (although what I’m writing here may be of use in these games), but instead the playing of the game using movie techniques…
Star Wars RPG (D6) – A look back at a favourite
The Star Wars RPG D6 system is for me one of the best to teach, and easy to learn, game systems out there. Using the films Star Wars IV-VI as a backdrop, it’s largely outside of the Expanded Universe (but see later 🙂 !). II’ve probably used this game to introduce more people to RPGs…
Ghostbusters: 30 years on
Ghostbusters is one of my favourite films. I was saddened to hear of the death of Harold Ramis earlier this year. RIP Mr Ramis. He not only co-wrote it with Dan Ackroyd but also starred in it as Egon Spengler (whom I resemble in certain respects!). I’d originally planned to blog about the Temple of…
Defining Moments & “White Vest” Moments
Such a simple thing really. I love Sunday mornings when I’ve not been out the night before. There’s an inherent tranquillity about town, probably because it’s largely hungover from the night before… Anyway, the sun is out (albeit briefly I expect) and it’s very quiet (apart from some nearby church bells). After ORC yesterday, I…