Aron ChristenseninRPGuideDivinationAh, divination. Precognition, mind-reading, or even access to a network of spy satellites. In many games, characters can get access to…3 min read·May 29, 2024----
Aron ChristenseninRPGuideVillain motivations: HeroismA good villain is one of the pillars of a campaign. Without a strong one, your game can collapse under the weight of a failing metaphor…2 min read·May 22, 2024----
Aron ChristenseninRPGuideVillain motivations: CorruptionWhat makes a good villain? Motivation! A cool look and unholy power is great but an antagonist who does what they do for no reason might…2 min read·May 15, 2024----
Aron ChristenseninRPGuideVillain motivations: They’re just evilWe’ve been talking about what makes a villain tick for a while now. If the players don’t understand why your villain does what they do, the…3 min read·May 8, 2024----
Aron ChristenseninRPGuideVillain motivations: RevengeWhy does a villain do what they do? Why do any of us, really, but let’s tighten the focus of our existential pondering. In order to be a…3 min read·May 1, 2024----
Aron ChristenseninRPGuideVillain motivations: Pure destructive driveCreating and running an RPG villain can be a complex endeavor, but the villains themselves don’t have to be complicated. Coming up with…3 min read·Apr 24, 2024----
Aron ChristenseninRPGuideVillain motivations: PowerCreating villains who make sense can be tough. They want to do awful things, and why does anyone do awful things? While it’s said that…4 min read·Apr 17, 2024----
Aron ChristenseninRPGuideVillain motivations: GreedCreating compelling villains for your game can be hard. The more relatable the villain, the more pathos we can generate. Getting the…2 min read·Apr 10, 2024--1--1
Aron ChristenseninRPGuideHigh initiative can be high stressImagine a scene in game where things are teetering on the brink of violence, diplomacy is breaking down and the chaos is close. And just in…3 min read·Mar 13, 2024----
Aron ChristenseninRPGuideWhy I homebrewI’ve always been a homebrew guy. I usually create my own stories and NPCs. Even when I play in an established setting or IP, I just can’t…2 min read·Mar 6, 2024----
