Mastodawn

#WritersCoffeeClub 2026-05-14: For characters, plots, ideas, settings, etc. how much is too much?

My writing's scenarios. I want each character to fit onto a single page, with their stats and motivations. If they fit onto a double with extra art, that works too.

Plot-wise, you want a single strand that any GM can follow, with the ability to get the group back onto the plot if they fall off by accident. That's what I write to.

#TTRPG #RuneQuest

Diana Probst, Cambridge Artist 1d ago

#WritersCoffeeClub 2026-05-15: Follow-up: and how little (plots, ideas, settings, etc) is not enough?

I write out one plot and usually several options within it. At the very least, I need a beginning, an arc, and a round-up. The characters have to be things GMs can use. I can fit an adventure onto two pages of A4 with full stats, but it's a bit tricky.

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C Acantigüe 2d ago

#ttrpg #glorantha #runequest #questworlds Great God Learners podcast with guests Malin and CJ. Talking Sun County, Questworlds and many, many great things. Podcast notes had a long, comprehensive overview and links to their Sun County and Uleria source books and adventures.

GenomInc May 2

Die 100 questen Gesellschaft hat auf Facebook ihr nächstes Rollenspiel angekündigt. Sie werden das #basicroleplaysystem von #Chaosium auf Deutsch heraus bringen. Damit erscheint eines der besten Rollenspiele endlich auch hier. Ich hoffe nur sie können die Qualität was Layout Papier usw angeht auch halten. #pnpde #chtulhu #runequest #ageofviking #Stormbringer

Grade May 1

Vapunpäivänä 1986 40 v. sitten vedin @jabsonik :n luona vappumarssin jälkeen ensimmäisen kerran Runequest-roolipeliä, mistä katson vakavamman roolipeliharrastukseni alkaneen. Tänään vappumarssin jälkeen pyhä rituaali toistettiin ja Tuulin värväripelimanni Keithan ja Samoojan reilu kulkukauppias Solstice noutivat vaaroja kaihtamatta hopeapuun hedelmän Lohikäärmesolan Vihervasken kylän onnen varmistamiseksi. Kohdattiin maaginen (?) siili, hevospäinen shamaani ja muita Glorantan ihmeitä. #Runequest

Quasit May 1

I'm trying to think of something to write about that's NOT politics. I've done a lot of book-related stuff today, so I don't want to overdo that.

I could write about tabletop RPG design. I've been thinking about creating a heavily simplified version of my favorite system, the RuneQuest III system that was published by Avalon Hill; it's a brilliant system, but it's pretty crunchy. Combat in particular can be quite time-consuming.

Ideally I'd like a stripped-down version that can be used for sheetless campaigns. Something that takes numbers out of the awareness of the players so they can focus on real role-playing and getting into their characters.

I know there are a number of variations on the original RuneQuest rules, but I haven't tried them all. Does anyone know if there's a simplified version already out there?

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Arcadiagt5 Apr 27

Apparently it's been a while since I foreshadowed that bit too... #RuneQuest

Arcadiagt5 Apr 27

Sometimes, you just want your players to have an easy curbstomp...
#GMingIntensifies #RuneQuest

...and for there to be a reason for it. :)

Arcadiagt5 Apr 27

As the credits roll, I am reminded of one of my favourite lines for introducing new players to #RuneQuest: #Orlanth is like Zeus but less of a dick. #Monsterdon