RPG system: White Wolf

Rules & Settings

The rules

Tragic backstories

Every character needs a backstory and tragedy is a powerful motivator. Dead family, razed homes, and enemies who have left a…

Mystery plots & investigations in TTRPGs

I love mystery plots. The surprising twists and turns of a well-crafted investigation is…

Link: One Page Dungeon & City Generator

Mapping your campaign — it’s one of the best and worst parts of creating any RPG. It can…

Taking control of player characters

Some role-playing games contain mechanics for removing control of characters from the hands of…

The Rule of Cool

Let’s talk about the Rule of Cool. What is it? How important is it? The Rule of Cool means that if the Storyteller or players…

Crisis scenes — D&D 5e style

I’ve been playing home-brew games and old editions for a very long time. I don’t often feel the need to go…

Aggravated damage in White Wolf

In RPGs, there are lots of ways to deal and/or take damage. And not just lots of ways to do it, but lots…