Some people play roleplaying-games for the challenge; others play them for the story. Award-winning fantasy author and freelance game writer Marie Brennan is unabashedly in the latter camp. In these essays she looks at tabletop and live-action RPGs from a narrative perspective, exploring the ways the framework of a game can generate and support (or undermine) your tale. Whether you are a player or... [click here for more]
What was supposed to be a relaxing family vacation has become a nightmare! The beach is crawling with communist crabs, the sea contains a giant, hungry octopus, and the tea and coffee making facilities at the hotel leave a lot to be desired! I’ll be leaving a scathing review in the guestbook; I can tell you that — at least after I’ve helped defend the town from the encroaching aquatic menaces! ... [click here for more]