Second recovery parkwalk today, at sunny but breezy Cramond. Enjoyed it until the last km when I realised I’d probably overdone it, based on the unpleasant chest pain (don’t worry it’s “normal” for SCAD recovery). Finished a bit demoralised.
At home I realised I might be able to hit 50 parkruns on my 50th birthday so decided to focus on that instead of trying to be faster, and next time I’ll walk a bit slower. Ego suitably chastised.
Breaking Down Random Generation
Random character generation is an artifact of older editions of D&D, with the OSR and other throwback movements embracing it wholeheartedly. In the present day both old-school D&D derivatives as well as the range of games derived from WFRP’s take on d100 mechanics are still locked in with random generation, with the classic ‘roll 3d6 six times in order’ being both common mechanic and a meme. The problem with random generation in this way is that putting characters arbitrarily at different places on a probability distribution, in effect making characters better or worse based on nothing but luck, is a pretty poor way to accomplish the ultimate goal of random character generation, which is to introduce variability to the type of characters that players ultimately play. In reviewing how a number of different games handle random character generation, specifically random attribute generation, I can’t help but think that these designers know that players don’t like random generation and don’t actually like rolling bad characters. It’s widely known what the most common response to early D&D’s attribute requirements for certain character classes was: Cheat! It therefore stands to reason that games which still commit to random generation either create a system that employs randomness more deliberately, or create a system which softens the blow of the dice. […]https://cannibalhalflinggaming.com/2026/03/12/breaking-down-random-generation/
"glissory' is still on hiatus while I'm pantsing forward with new characters, new plot developments and whatnot. But I decided to post a character sheet with current and emerging (and very delightful) new characters. An update on this and new series plans in a few days. #scifi #amwriting #sciencefiction #ETs #paranormal #deepweird #phenomenon #extraterrestrials #interdimensional #series #amplotting #characterbuilding #characterdesign #characterbuilding #plottwist
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They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, but they usually forget to mention the part where it feels like "some bullshit" while it's actually happening. I've realized so many of my best stories started as experiences that were awesome in theory but absolutely sucked to live through.
The fire that melts butter forges steel.
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🌟 Perfect for your next family road trip! Where #Dignity Grows is now on audiobook. Explore 20 heartwarming stories that teach the value of #kindness and #respect. #familylistening #parenting #characterbuilding
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So, I'm curious, how do you find names for the characters of your stories?
So aus Neugier, wie findet ihr Namen für die Figuren eurer Geschichten?
A man's worth is written in the battles he endures, not the comforts he enjoys.
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