I saw a video on discord and I had to do something about it; it looked like something that would be fun to play in a game so here we are, presenting my first stab at a GLOG class:
TBD: Tabletop, Books, and Dinner
I write my thoughts on tabletop gaming, books I've been reading, and things I have been cooking. sometimes, they inspire the others.
Thursday, June 23, 2022
GLOG Class: Meteor Swordsman
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Wagon Accessories
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"Raiding the Wagons" by Ryan Pancoast |
Onto Business
Wagon Addons
Addon |
Size Taken |
Description |
Artillery |
6 |
Shipborne weaponry is just as useful on land. A heavy ballista or
cannon securely mounted to the bed of the wagon. |
Bunks |
3 |
An integrated straw-filled sleeping pad that folds up in
the side of the wagon. Each bed has a thin cloth cover to keep the bugs off
at night. |
Cargo Cover |
1 |
A framed cover stretched across with canvas to keep the sun and
rain off your precious cargo in transit. |
Chalkboard |
1 |
A hinged chalkboard mounted to the exterior of the wagon,
useful for planning, chores assignment, and leaving cryptic messages. |
Chicken Coop |
2 |
Chickens lay an egg every day in the spring and summer, and make
for excellent soup or alarms in the colder months. Each coop can house two
birds. |
Exterior Rack |
+1 |
Extra storage is always in high demand. A wagon can have
exterior storage installed up to its Size. |
Floats |
Size of Wagon |
Cork-filled barrels mounted carefully around the exterior of the
wagon keep the vessel from sinking in rivers or ponds. |
Integrated Chest |
+2 |
A chest beneath the seat of the wagon offers a handy
place to keep an emergency blunderbuss. This can only be taken once per wagon. |
Kitchen |
5 |
Includes a wash basin, slate countertop, small iron stove, a pot,
and a set of knives. |
Lantern Sconces |
0 |
Exterior mounted sconces on the sides of the wagon ensure
that no grue nor bandit can approach unannounced. |
Library |
3 |
Integrated shelving can hold up to 50 tomes, manuals, scrolls or
other pieces of literature, protecting them from the elements. |
Dovecote |
2 |
A messenger pigeon can be the difference between life and
death in the wilderness. This can house three such pigeons. |
Pipe Organ |
10 |
Serves as entertainment, a distraction, or attractor. |
Prisoner Cage |
5 |
Wrought-iron bars and a heavy-duty lock keep up to three bounty
targets safely contained until delivered to the appropriate authorities. |
Rainwater Collector |
4 |
Drinkable water can be hard to find in the wilds, let alone
enough to slake the thirst of adventurers and their animal companions. A day
of rain will fill the barrel, substituting a meal in dire straits. |
Religious Altar |
1 |
Whether you worship the sun, the Weaver, or your ancestors, you find solace in this idol. |
Secret Compartment |
Size of Compartment |
Taxes really are the worst. Sneak fine liquors and other things
into and out of cities with a false-bottomed wagon. The ruse will be revealed
only under prolonged scrutiny. |
Shop Stall |
7 |
A series of fold-out benchtops and shutters. Fully walls
the wagon off, adds a shingled roof, exterior locking door, and includes a
chalkboard. |
Silver Inlay |
0 |
Anti-magic engravings integrated into the frame of the wagon
keeps your mobile home from being suddenly dissolved, splintered, or
otherwise magically altered. |
Snow Runners |
4 |
When winter hits and the snow begins to pile high, wheels become ineffective. Swap them out for runners to avoid delays in travel and
keep your wagon above the snowline. |
Spare Wheel |
1 |
Sometimes wheels break, it’s always good to have a few spares. |
Spring Assist |
6 |
Should a wagon become swamped or otherwise stuck, it can
be a deadly endeavor trying to free it. Passively wound using the latest
technology, these spring-loaded arms can be discharged to correct your vehicle
in a pinch. Recharges after traveling 50 miles. |
Stilts |
4 |
Heavy winds, and flash-flooding are excellent examples of
scenarios where one might wish their wagon was bolted to the ground. These
stilts can be deployed in only one minute and prevent a wagon from being forcibly
moved in winds and waters up to a hurricane in strength. |
Waterproofing |
0 |
A thick coating of tar and proprietary alchemicals seals
all the holes in a wooden vessel, enabling it to serve as an emergency raft
or lean-to. |
Winch |
2 |
Thick rope wrapped around a spindle with a hook on one end and a
crank on the other allows creative folks to surmount any obstacle they may
come across. |
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Jackalope Round 2 - The Bronze Men of Arcosa
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
5 Knightly Orders
All heraldry from here.
The Hollow Guard. Their sigil is that of 3 conjoined legs on a white field. Their armor is fused shut and completely hollow inside. Runes engraved into the interior of the armor animate the knights, binding the spirits of knights of other orders slain on the battlefield. Animals flee from their presence and their order is considered impolite to bring up in conversation. It is a secret order, consisting of volunteer knights sworn to silence.
The Knight Guard of His Royal Majesty. By far the largest order in the realm, the Knight Guard is comprised mostly of nobility and foot soldiers that show valor in battle. Their crest is a silver dragon on a black field divided diagonally by a purple bar. They are not the best equipped but their training is more than passable. They are respected by the general populous. Their Knight-Commander has slain a dragon and wears armor made of its indestructible scales.
Satyr Knights. Their sigil is a brown goat on a green field. They are not literal satyrs, but are renowned for similar reasons. They each carry a set of panpipes and ride donkeys. They are immune to the inebriating power of alcohol and regularly attempt to see if that immunity is absolute. They are often hired as guards for the few legal brothels in the realm.
Monday, April 11, 2022
Secret Jackalope 2022 - The Third Man
From ReCollection |
I've been paired with shutteredroom#3190, who wants "Mechanics/subsystems for isolation/loneliness, incorporating fantasy/horror/sci-fi inflected Third Man Factor/Syndrome."
"Who is the third who walks always beside you?
When I count, there are only you and I together
But when I look ahead up the white road
There is always another one walking beside you
Gliding wrapt in a brown mantle, hooded
I do not know whether a man or a woman
But who is that on the other side of you?"
-T.S. Elliot, "The Wasteland"
Third man factor is the phenomena of perceiving an additional person present with you in situations of extreme isolation or loneliness. They are always presences of comfort in times of dire need. They act as guides, supporters, and silent friends.
A creature has as much Willpower as they do Hit Dice, or the score of their lowest mental stat, whichever it higher. Willpower can be changed a number of ways but cannot drop below 0 or go above its maximum amount.
- Each day spent isolated in a strange environment decreases Willpower by 1.
- Each day spent without food decreases Willpower by 1.
- Every 2 hours exposed to extreme elements decreases Willpower by 1.
- Each day spent in the dark decreases Willpower by 1. (or light, if a subterranean species.)
- Witnessing a grizzly scene decreases Willpower by 1.
- Becoming subject to Fear or Charm effects decreases Willpower by 1.
- Each time a companion dies, decrease Willpower by 2.
- Sleeping in a bed increases Willpower by 1.
- Speaking with a friendly person each day increases Willpower by 1.
- A fortuitous find of resources or safe location increases Willpower by 1.
When a traveler finds their Willpower on the verge of collapse (or are facing extreme exhaustion), there is a chance that this enigmatic figure of hope appears. The chances are X in 10. Consider each of the following and make X the sum of the answers. If the result rolled is below X, they will receive aid. This check can only be made once per adventure per character.
- +1 if religious
- +1 if the character has an intense love for someone dead
- +2 if close to unconsciousness
- +2 if alone
- +3 if in mortal danger
- -1 for each time you've met the Third Man
- -3 for every ally nearby
Thursday, February 24, 2022
THE Basilisk
Thursday, January 20, 2022
State of the Table 2022: Books, Bowls, and Beyond the Veil
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All heraldry from here. The Hollow Guard. Their sigil is that of 3 conjoined legs on a white field. Their armor is fused shut and completel...