Creating Unforgettable NPCs a Video

So I wanted to do a short, audio presentation on creating unforgettable npcs. I didn't want to go to in depth because I'm still fiddling around with programs and how I want to present my ideas. I have trouble accepting my voice, so hearing my voice on recording is a bit daunting to me and drags me back a lot. Video of myself? I'm definitely not their yet. Let me know if this is something you'd be interested in seeing more of. The link below will take you to the video. Hopefully...

Developing Unforgettable NPC

Incase the link doesn't work, the address is below to copy and paste:

https://prezi.com/v/93tpx1zo7nlt/

Among us RPG idea

Okay, I know, kind of weird.

Here, let me explain.

The GM knows who the Imposter is. The Imposter knows who they are (hopefully). The Crewmates know they are crewmates and that’s it. I’m thinking an entire roleplay scenario where tasks are divided out to all players and are completed however the player deems fit.  Whether that’s together or by themselves is up to them. The GMs duty is to manage tasks, orchestrate events (like normal encounters in any RPG), control NPCs and write in the Impostures actions. So here's what I am thinking…

Everyone has to converse with the GM secretly. Think group chats but only the GM can see. The players can either announce what they are doing to others or keep it to themselves, or lie. Depending on the actions they want to take, the GM can ask for an ability roll check, just like any ol RPG to see if they succeeded or failed. 

I have NO idea if something like this would even work in an RPG setting but I am so down to try it and flesh it out. I am curious if anyone else has any ideas how to make this a reality or if it's even interesting enough to pursue. Let me know in the comments!

Big Friendly Giant and RPG

Alright, hear me out here, BFG was one of my favorite childhood movies. When the live-action remake came out in 2016, I HAD to watch it. I was not disappointed. 5 years later, and I’m wondering what kind of world that would be, more importantly, how could I make that world into a RPG reality. 

OKay, here's what I am thinking. Stop me now if you think it’s a dumb idea…. Oh right, you can’t. Well stop reading if you must but I highly recommend you continue. 

What if adventurers were inside those dreams. Fighting the nightmares so kids can sleep soundly at night. Think about it. BFG’s home could be a hub for adventures to start and stop. So a rotating cast of players can participate and each session is a one shot quest into a dream that needs cleansing of the nightmare running rampant. BFG is grateful and wholesome as always and the reward of the day is good vibes. I don’t know about you, but I feel like that would be an epic adventure. Plus it can be as fantastical and wonderful as your imagination. Sign me up. (serious though... someone do this, then sign me up for it....)

RPG Thoughts #1

One of the biggest challenges for a Game Master is coming up with fun and engaging campaigns for players to venture into and explore. So I thought it would be fun to post some of my thoughts on that. 

 

Rescuing the Princess, damsel in distress, is such an old trope. Nowadays it’s the princesses rescuing themselves and being more 3D characters instead of always needing rescuing. But there is something satisfying about helping others and being larger than life that makes it appealing to go on quests looking for those damsels to rescue and maybe woo. However, what if those damsels weren’t exactly… damsels. What if they were hags and witches in distress from meddling adventurers looking for easy targets. Maybe the local mortuary necromancer is kidnapped by a knight claiming the black craft as blasphemous, which I guess he has a point depending on your perspective. The town’s resident Drugar smithy is locked up in a tall tower owned by a wacky wizard because their hair color is orange. A nobleman's poet son was captured by a dragon who fell in love with his poems and scribbles. I’m just saying, maybe we can all be a damsel in distress sometimes and it’s okay if an adventurer can come to our rescue. 

I know I get lazy sometimes and would not mind if some adventurer were to swoop in and save me from my constant voluntary slavery at this gold mine. (save me, I'm begging you...)

The Taskmaster Video

 So I decided I would give myself a challenge. A week to create a video of a character I came up with a while ago. This introduction video took me about a week, 30 minutes a day or so. So about 3 and a half hours give or take. I really was rushing it too because I was working on it during my lunch times. I would have worked on it between shifts but with only 4 hours of downtime, you feel obligated to prioritize self care. 

Anywho, I’ve linked the video and the making of video in this post. 

The Task Master

https://youtu.be/I6P_KD-36v8

The Making of the Task Master 

https://youtu.be/MkTV2QRM-Zw

Board Game Thoughts

 As much as I like board games, I almost never find a time that works with others that are willing to play. I work remotely, so my schedule revolves around when I am off and home while others’ work can be more temperamental. This leaves either single player board games or online board games as options to get my game fix. Though it is debatable if you want to call online board games still board games, but I digress. So I was thinking about it. Single player is nice, except one of the main appeals of other players is the social aspect and collaboration of it. However, online is still isolating and the immersion is limited. So what to do?

Then it hit me, what about VR board games? Just imagine “sitting” at a table with a board game sprawled out in front of you. Because it’s a video game, in a sense, pieces can move and interact with avatars (the players). Think the wizarding chess game in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. It’s still a simulation, but you could be playing with friends and family that are miles away and still have a sort of visual connection with them that screen and keyboard just can’t quite obtain. 

Anyways, these are my Board Game Thoughts. Ciao for now.

The Task Master

The Task Master is an Anti-Game Master character I had tossed around for a bit a ways back. He is a creature that only appears to groups currently having a game night on stormy nights. If you let him inside, he will kidnap you and your company and transport you to a fantastical world of his imagination, much like a Game Master would, except literally. There you must complete all the tasks the Task Master gives you for his own entertainment. If you survive, you'll be transported safely back to your own world. Or at least that is what he will tell you, none have reported being successful. He is a sadist individual that tries to hide his true nature but not without rules. He follows a set of rules himself that are not exactly clear. In either case, it is wise not to accept the Task Master’s invitation for adventure for you may not make it out alive.