DB02: Final Prep

The first Game is set for next Saturday, Feb 22, so we’re making sure all the pieces are in place. Some names are yet to be finalized, and we’ll be filling in some backstory and plot seeds for the future. The two groups will be started with their own Prologues, and we have an animation to begin, sort of the Opening Credits.  Once the opening has run, the Game Proper begins. We’ve already spoiled that we are starting in the hold of a slave ship, which is a tried-and-true opening for many RPGs.

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DBGM01: Dragonsbane

This is a new campaign that will be starting shortly. It takes place in Privateer Press’ role-playing game rules and setting. This is a specific style of magical steampunk in a setting known as the Iron Kingdoms. The campaign is called Dragonsbane for only the vaguest of reasons. I hope this provides some insight on running a large campaign, or into the odd minds of Gamers, or maybe some light entertainment. This series is specifically from the perspective of the Game Master, the person running the game. It is running concurrently with the Player Series for this campaign inthe RPG section.

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DB01: Set up

Characters have been made, and backstories are filling in. For the Prologue, the whole mob will be divided into individual groups, each with its starting point.  During the telling of the Prologue, each group will find out how they got into this mess. Once all groups are together in the same spot, the Game Begins. This series in Role-Playing Games is Player Knowledge. Anything that happens to the Characters, anything the Characters would know is discussed here. There is also a GM section for those interested in the perspective of someone running the game, and notes on how the episode was intended to play out.

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DB: Dragonsbane

Dragonsbane is a role-playing game campaign set in the world of Privateer Press’ Iron Kingdoms.  The Iron Kingdoms are in a world of magic and steampunk, with much political intrigue and battle magics. And big, steam-powered robots.  Gotta have the robots. The campaign has a sprawling story that intends to cover most of the Iron Kingdoms and surrounding lands.

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