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- How-TosIn this category of how-tos, you will find articles about the nature and use of gaming aids in general and those made from paper in particular. Why do I need How-Tos for Paper Models? Several reasons. Obviously, they need to be built. I have said it before and I will again, these models and miniatures are easy to make, but it does not hurt to know how. They mostly come with instructions (I know all of mine do), but there are still different techniques and approaches that you might want to read up about. Secondly, the idea behind all this is to be inspired, and there are certainly more and less traditional ways to use any given piece. You can modify paper miniatures easily, and there are a number of ways to go about that, too. Paper scenery also comes with an obvious way to use, but there is always so much more, and it cannot hurt to hear about some others ideas. In turn, maybe you can come up with a use no one has thought about before. In that case, I hope you let me know so that I can share it!
- PapercraftHaving something to fuel your imagination when it comes to roleplaying encounters can be a great thing. Not only does a map make sure that everyone knows what is there and what is not. Having actual papercraft to represent walls, crates and of course the enemies can make any encounter more enthralling and enticing. Do I need Papercraft? Sure, you can make it work with imagination alone, and sometimes that might even be the better solution (because there are some things even the best models cannot do). But in general, having some kind of reference will make things run more smoothly and prevent misunderstandings. Even if it is just a grid with tokens for the participants. In this category, you can find all my proper models. Use them to enrich and to inspire. As usual, they come with the inherent ability to make as many as you need for your game. But they also have a background story and several adventure hooks for your planning pleasure. I hope you enjoy them, and as always, let me know what you think!
- Let’s kill a GodThere comes a time in every reckless adventurer’s life when they get bored. One of the less wholesome ways to deal with that feeling is to think, “Let’s kill a god!”. This series of articles deals with the many ways in which deities can be ended or otherwise removed from their positions. While that may look like a great way to just get killed with a divine vengeance, it might actually be what aged adventurers need to feel the thrill of the chase once again. Each article (after the introductionary ones) will deal with a different type of deity (to make this work with as many systems as possible) and outline a way to remove them from office, so to speak. So, no matter which god you are after, eventually this will answer your call when you say, “Let’s kill a god!”.
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Cosmic Curiosities in the Astral Arena

I have this itch to start a campaign in the Astral Sea (of D&D cosmology fame). I want it to be epic, vast, and weird. And full of interesting things…

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The Modular Nature of Alchemy – G’sM SbS

This material is meant to be modular and flexible. The adventures and encounters presented within it (at some point) can be easily tweaked to match your style of play and…

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Magic of Daylight – TGS SbS

The Gnome Sun takes place in a world full of magic – literally. Before the events that lead up to this adventure, the natural magical field of the world is…

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The Gnome Sun – SBS

The Gnome Sun is an adventure about a world slowly going dark. It’s an effect of magic being used up, which only gets worse once everyone relies on magic for…

Society in the Endless Blue – HitS SBS

No society exists in a vacuum. Every society is shaped by outside influences at least to some extent. Unless, of course, this society exists in a vacuum after all, removed…

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Glonkard’s Manufactory – SBS

Glonkard’s Manufactory used to be one of the most renowned centers for both potioncraft and commerce in the Gnome capitol of Orilam. Think 70s marketing enthusiasm meets proper working alchemy.…

Papercraft Inspiration

Paper Brain – Help your Party remember (for free!)

There is a lot going on in your game, and while their characters shape the world around them, players sometimes find it hard to keep track of things they need…

Oracle of Dragon Teeth

Reach into your pocket and grab a hand full of dragon teeth! Either to impress your friends with your accomplishments hunting the beasts, or to predict the future with a…

Cardboard View Screen for a Cardboard Spaceship

Next to their toy kitchen, my kids are currently really into their cardboard space ship. They are flying back and forth, exploring new planets and discovering unknown life forms (featuring…

Zone Markers! Be in the Zone, unless it is Lava!

It’s a sign! – Walking Papercut presents: Zone Markers Did you ever need to mark a persistent area effect on a battle map so nobody would forget it was there,…

Datadiscs – Paper Toys

Inspired by a box for replacement blades for fabric cutters I designed a set of paper discs that would fit that box. You can use them as data discs for…

Walled up! Scenery Expansion for Magic Walls

WPC proudly presents Walled up!, a modular set to give you walls of fire and ice, magical cages, and screens of smoke and lightning, for powerful wizards, devious traps or…

Roleplaying Inspiration

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Power Word Variations: Stun

Power Word Stun is another Power Word spell from D&D 5e, and it sure is an interesting one. There are three official power word spells (that I am aware of…

War – Let’s kill a God #2

There are gods who go all out in terms of publicity. Temples, priests, miracles, anything to secure belief. Others do not need to bother. The nature of people ensures that…

Soul Snacks – even More Uses

Soul Snacks are tiny specks of soul energy encased in a tasty shell. Devils and demons value them as quick pick-me-ups. Daring adventurers can use them to gain the upper…

Scale the Wall – a vertical Battlefield

Take combat into a new direction with a vertical battlefield made from pegboard and a few slats.

Power Word Variations: Pain

Power Word Pain is yet another Power Word spell from D&D 5e, and it, too, is an interesting one. There are three official power word spells (that I am aware…

Are you real? – A 200 Words RPG where you might not be the Player

“Are you real?” is my entry to the 2018 “200 Word RPG Challenge“. The idea is to create a playable game using 200 words or less. If you think that…

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