Episode 254 – social events
by Dan Repperger
* (1:52) Wayne tries to one-up John by rolling a method 0.25 character.
* (3:52) Dan offers Chris some unsolicited PR advice.
* (5:10) Following a suggestion from forum user, Concise Locket, we discuss going outside of the game-provided mechanics to resolve actions within a game. How other metaphors can enhance or distract from the game, and some tips for making them blend.
* (21:57) Giving life and meaning to social events — such as parties or banquets — in an RPG. Revealing scene, making memorable NPCs, and progressing plot through the event. The difference between social events triggered by player action versus GM decree.
Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, John, Pat, Wayne
(Wayne’s future sorcerer: STR 16, DEX 10, CON 13, INT 11, WIS 13, CHA 15)
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As always, pretty good episode. Thanks.
In a recent campaign, I wanted a critical plot piece to be a message from a character they were familiar with. I went on eBay and bought a puzzle box for $10 and put it inside. The players had to actually open the box, I think it took them about 10 minutes.
Another thing I’ve wanted to try is picking up a copy of Khet 2.0, a game where you shoot lasers through prisms and try to get from point A to point B. I mentioned it to one of the other players and he was intrigued by the idea that a puzzle must be solved by players and not a random dice roll. If they get stuck, let them roll a perception check for help, but otherwise I think it adds something fun to the game.
I had NPCs goad one of my players into giving a speech. That was dang fun.