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…2 min read·5 days ago----
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…2 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…3 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----
Aron ChristenseninRPGuideHurry up and waitThings happen in role-playing games, right? An event occurs and then there’s a follow-up event in the story. But it’s not always the one…3 min read·Feb 14, 2024----
Aron ChristenseninRPGuideGrounding questionsPlayers’ generally don’t know everything about the world in our RPGs. Even if they’ve read the books, who knows what details the…4 min read·Feb 7, 2024----
Aron ChristenseninRPGuideEncourage player interaction: Stir the potA lot of role-playing is improv acting, but not every player is a good actor. They can be nervous or inexperienced, and it can be hard…3 min read·Jan 31, 2024----