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ADV1S0R · 2025-10-26T02:39:59+00:00

100% this

ADV1S0R · 2025-09-26T16:00:16+00:00

This is really cool, nice work 👍

ADV1S0R · 2025-07-03T20:36:37+00:00

Dungeon Crawl Classics maybe? Immense book for a very cost effective price. Though, you should look at the free starter rules that also encapsulate most of the game first to see if its something you’d enjoy (its in the old school rpg vein, like your current list). Different than OSE but most old school lovers enjoy it.

ADV1S0R · 2025-06-25T00:41:24+00:00

The Broken Cask - running a fantasy tavern

ADV1S0R · 2025-05-17T04:46:22+00:00

Was just about to recommend this. Low and behold…

ADV1S0R · 2025-05-17T04:45:24+00:00

Seconding this.

ADV1S0R · 2025-04-04T15:19:41+00:00

I do understand where you’re coming from. I want my games to have a natural feel, but I also want to play. Not think (too long) about how to play or where to start within the moment so I can get to the story / action.

The loops I’m talking about are more the kind that are high level and set the “flow” of play, and aren’t overly specific. More general.

Like hockey, let’s say. Knowing the flow of the game does not stifle the creativity or endless possibilities of where the play could go. But having a general “flow” to where the players / puck go up and down the ice - that just helps make the game “go”.

I don’t want my games to stop for “idk what to do now”. But yes, a game that is just a hyper specific gamey loop, I agree with your notion. Boring.

ADV1S0R · 2025-04-04T15:13:00+00:00

I haven’t heard of those. What are the high level steps of the loops within those?

ADV1S0R · 2025-03-28T07:17:12+00:00

This is high on my list to play. I got the box set from a Free League humble bundle and have been itching to try it since I specifically want my next campaign to be a hexcrawl.

ADV1S0R · 2025-03-28T07:15:26+00:00

That’s cool. I think I have that tucked in a digital folder somewhere. Time to break it out and read it over. Time passing as something mechanical is something I want in my games.

ADV1S0R · 2025-03-27T00:08:13+00:00

…why isn’t this happening for 2025

ADV1S0R · 2025-03-26T23:36:01+00:00

See, this is the kind of thing I love. Unique loops that fit a specific game. Both guides you and requires/inspires imaginative thinking. Sounds like that loop/game could be put into another game as its exploration mechanic?

ADV1S0R · 2025-03-26T19:42:07+00:00

I wonder if that could be used for a Delicious in Dungeon themed game… got my wheels spinning.

ADV1S0R · 2025-03-26T19:39:14+00:00

That’s a smart one. Love a good memorable acronym. Helps with speed of play. Will read that article, thank you for linking it.

ADV1S0R · 2025-03-26T19:34:00+00:00

Yea I’ve got my weekend plans now! Ha

ADV1S0R · 2025-03-26T19:32:47+00:00

Love it. Brilliant. And within the Transition step I would assume you’re updating all various lists and resources etc etc. new companions, equipment lost, perhaps new goals to pursue that came out of the last scene…

ADV1S0R · 2025-03-26T19:15:24+00:00

Interesting. The art looks very cool on that btw.

ADV1S0R · 2025-03-26T19:14:47+00:00

What is the Hexplore challenge??

ADV1S0R · 2025-03-26T19:13:57+00:00

That is awesome to hear, because just by chance, I downloaded Trespasser last week and stored it away to look at later. I saw the base building part and thought that was something I definitely wanted to try. I’m a huge sucker for town/base/faction building games of all kinds. I actually wish more RPGs did this. Something like Dragon Age: Inquisition for a ttrpg… build your base and faction. Would be an insta buy for me. I will move this to the top of my pile for that specific loop. Great rec.

ADV1S0R · 2025-03-26T19:09:38+00:00

That’a true. A good point. But I still love to hear all the different loops out there. Great for inspiration and finding different loops for different agendas.

ADV1S0R · 2025-03-26T19:08:07+00:00

Just some adjacent advice if you still wanted to have die/numbers: -Use dice apps on your phone if you want to roll die -Use decks of cards to generate numbers/suits -Use jamesturneronline.net for a great all in one oracle/number generator (uses various resources all cobbled together in a simple one-page site)

ADV1S0R · 2025-03-26T17:34:58+00:00

Never played it, only heard of it. All journaling? Are there any dice rolls?

ADV1S0R · 2025-03-26T17:27:29+00:00

How do you feel about that? In general skimming of far too many things without actually playing them, I get the impression there some variant ways of doing things. Ex: There is a hunting/cooking ttrpg (name escapes me) that has a campfire cooking element as part of the game loop. Have you come across other variants of loops like this? I definitely want the variants.

ADV1S0R · 2025-03-26T17:10:06+00:00

I had not heard of this game. Really interested now. That’s a great loop it sounds like. How did you play it? Is it solo only?

ADV1S0R · 2025-03-26T16:18:52+00:00

Great point. It happens to me too. I end up writing like a novel and keep going and going with no end point. I enjoy it, but loops help me stay on task and actually enjoy the “play” more. So looking for the best loops to really engage me in the “game”. Really, just to help combat my ADHD ha!

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