Posts about the fifth edition of the original fantasy RPG
In a previous article, Violent Resolution looked at the skills used for ranged weaponry. In this column, I look at the weapons themselves. Similar to differentiation found in hand-to-hand weapons, differentiation in ranged weapons, including the titular guns, provide a way of showing strengths and weaknesses, and providing different dramatic opportunities, within games. Most games (but…
“In war, three-quarters turns on personal character and relations; the balance of manpower and materials counts only for the remaining quarter.”– Napoleon Bonaparte (Observations on Spanish Affairs, Aug 27, 1808) Napoleon’s quote is stolen here for a reason, but mostly as a jumping off point. The mightiest weapons and the most efficient logistics train mean…
We walk by Orsal’s house, flying casual. A mercenary is standing outside the house like he’s waiting for someone, and two nobles are there talking. “Is The Man here?” Yes. “The man has a nice house.” OK. We fail insight and history rolls. Not being thiefy, we decide to pass, and head to the Sheriff’s…