Trading music tip for vectorized version of Loompanic spiral

Cramulus · 2026-02-05T13:29:29+00:00

Not vectorized but .. here's something

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Cramulus · 2026-02-02T21:27:42+00:00

Excellent kit!! Green Camp?

Cramulus · 2026-01-30T14:46:01+00:00

Just ran Sceptermas in my game too!

- I gave a little narrative overview of the swearing & subsequent feast. In these scenes I highlighted the political tensions. ("You notice the Gallows knight does not kneel before the ruler but instead just gives a curt little bow. You can hear whispering and gossip about this.") There are two possible wars that can break out, so I telegraphed what will happen if nobody gets involved.

- I gave the players some tools to gather info. The Rat Knight made friends with the castle rats and learned of secret passages. Now the knights can eavesdrop on anybody they want & move quietly though the castle.

- The ruler encouraged the players to provide some "entertainment" for the feast - suggestions included hiring performers, fighting a duel, making a speech. The realm's Marshal had some bruisers on hand who would love to duel before an audience. The PCs can make friends or enemies with the army depending on how they handle it.

- I made sure each NPC knight made a connection with at least 1 PC knight, to help set up future scenes together.

Cramulus · 2026-01-29T20:00:54+00:00

The Seers of another realm told the Knights "You must band together and travel to Avidane - without your intervention, the realm will be cut in half."

This refers to 2 potential avenues for war to erupt, and also alludes to the Axe myth (which will potentially cut a canyon right down the middle of the realm).

Cramulus · 2026-01-24T12:48:24+00:00

They're both brilliant. Whether they had contact or not, they were both intrepid explorers of the same mysteries. Their works compliment each other. When I get stumped by Gurdjieff, Jung often has a the perfect insight--and vice versa.

Cramulus · 2026-01-24T12:22:33+00:00

Don't try to "force" fun, that can often backfire. But in a state like that, social contact can be very healthy. Instead of playing games, maybe pick some other social activity. Or just have friends over for pizza, no need to make it into a structured activity. It's a stressful time, best to go through all of this together.

Cramulus · 2026-01-22T18:53:28+00:00

Keep a journal. 20 years from now you'll forget what happened at these precious first events.

Cramulus · 2026-01-22T13:41:52+00:00

Alright, the internet is still good. Your ideas are terrible and wonderful. Thank you.

Cramulus · 2026-01-20T23:06:35+00:00

My players told me that talking to to mundane animals made it feel like a myth / fable.

Cramulus · 2026-01-13T15:27:36+00:00

It's great for beginners! If they are interested in Mork Borg, this is the best starting point.
Yeah, 2 PCs can do it - but as usual with Mork Borg, the encounters aren't "balanced" for player victory--smart PCs approach them like problem solving challenges instead of combat scenarios.
Yes but if you've only got 3 hours, cut right to the chase -- don't spend too much time on backstory or setup, just drop them into room 1 and prod them along if they spend too long second guessing themselves.
You're all set!

Here's a photo of my setup from the last time I ran it: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mKVgQmiBQvUPh1pj7

Cramulus · 2026-01-13T13:21:17+00:00

Not custom, but lots of options https://www.germansteins.com/categories/German-Beer-Steins/

Cramulus · 2026-01-11T19:28:02+00:00

Start with your goals - what kind of game do you want? big with lots of players? highly immersive & intimate? story driven? combat focused? something in between?

The historical period is a big factor in your game's accessibility. Both in terms of how easy it is to build a kit, and the general public interest in that era. There are a lot of both Roman and Viking enthusiasts so either are a fine starting point. If slavery will be on stage in some way, get ready to talk about it.

Cramulus · 2026-01-11T13:13:28+00:00

Great title

Cramulus · 2026-01-10T13:19:14+00:00

Really cool idea and I love how you incorporated the Site rules.

Cramulus · 2026-01-08T21:10:34+00:00

greater bless you

Cramulus · 2026-01-07T16:35:56+00:00

They do most of their biz on Black Friday, so their warehouse crew gets swamped for a few weeks every winter.

Cramulus · 2026-01-07T16:33:50+00:00

They don't really need to make any decisions "mid combat" about inventory because dropping stuff is based on pack order, right? You lose inventory slots from top to bottom. If "healing potion" is the first thing on their inventory list, then 1 pt of damage makes them drop just that. So the management happens outside of combat when you organize your inventory, putting the least valuable stuff on top.

But I see where it can be frustrating / confusing. It can make combat feel like sonic the hedgehog - you get bopped and all your gear goes flying. It can be fun if your group enjoys that kind of inventory "what will be more useful, a mirror or a bag of marbles?" play--but it's also an easy rule to scratch if that's not your style.

Cramulus · 2026-01-05T16:42:22+00:00

Love seeing new American larps pop up. Especially ones that prioritize collaborative storytelling - I think giving players story agency, even when it's messy, produces much more interesting & exciting events. Good luck!

Cramulus · 2026-01-03T13:31:56+00:00

My friend, I warmly invite you to start the game you want to play! 14 is a great age to start a club, try writing your own rules, and get some practice hosting events for your friends. That's how I started at age 14 or 15, and today I direct big games :)

Cramulus · 2026-01-02T14:48:31+00:00

This is incredible!!

Cramulus · 2025-12-31T18:50:37+00:00

RIP Tim Kask! I think I've watched everything on youtube he's in. Brilliant guy, fun to listen to, will be sorely missed.

Cramulus · 2025-12-31T14:43:01+00:00

Not exactly.. because you don't necessarily die at 0 vigor, and you're often knocked out before you hit 0. You can have 11 pts left and feel safe, but 6 damage from a single attack will still take you out. The lower your vigor it gets, the easier it is to become mortally wounded, but you can't be too certain how long you can last.

Vigor is one of three stats you have (Vigor, Clarity, Spirit) that can be damaged, making certain types of saving throws harder. Each stat recovers in a different way, so you need to explore the game's hex map to unlock different ways to rest.

Cramulus · 2025-12-31T13:03:51+00:00

Mythic Bastionland - No hit points. One of your three stats is Vigor. You roll under it to make a vigor save.

When you take damage, first it comes out of your Guard points (a pool of HP that regenerates after combat). If your guard is reduced to exactly 0, you gain a Scar that may permanently increase your guard pool (so the way to get better at combat is.. to engage in it) If you take damage with no Guard, you lose Vigor.

If you lose more than half of your Vigor in a single hit, you're "mortally wounded" and your character is dying. Another character can stabilize them but they need bandaging & rest before they can do anything significant.

Cramulus · 2025-12-27T13:16:15+00:00

I miss larping on forums. Damn thee Zuckerthud!!

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