Just in time for Halloween, this spooky season episode explores the nature of darkness in RPGs.

The history of the mechanics of darkness is discussed. How it has evolved alongside our relationship with darkness in the real world. We also take a look at how darkness actually affects people. And how that can be employed in RPGs. Dungeons and Dragons, Rolemaster, Call of Cthulhu Chill, Shadowdark and other popular systems are highlighted.

John draws on his own GMing and Game writing experience to illustrate this.

This video contains a digital white board mock up of how John (poorly) created a scenario which he later fixed.

If you want to see that - check out this longer video formerly only for Patreon members: Keep it Simple and Streamlined.

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In the second of two "intermediate" episodes you will hear some audio extracted from longer patreon videos in which John talks about DMing and Game Design.

Keep it simple and streamlined. John talks about how to cut out unwanted content and deliver a more complete experience to your players - and for yourself.

This can be applied to running one shots, campaigns and scenario and system design

John draws on his own GMing and Game writing experience to illustrate this.

This video contains a digital white board mock up of how John (poorly) created a scenario which he later fixed.

If you want to see that - check out this longer video formerly only for Patreon members: Keep it Simple and Streamlined.

Check out all of his game design work and related media at:

www.foxandboargames.com

www.youtube.com/@foxandboargames

www.patreon.com/foxandboargames

Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky) @foxandboargames Discord https://discord.com/invite/H3CtsDqCr6

In one of two "intermediate" episodes you will hear some audio extracted from longer videos in which John talks about DMing and Game Design.

What's Your Point? Determine what the overall point of your RPG session, scenario or system is before you start writing or running the game.

This just doesn't pertain to plot or story - but the feeling and experience you want to deliver in your game.

John draws on his own GMing and Game writing experience to illustrate this.

Check out all of his game design work and related media at:

www.foxandboargames.com

www.youtube.com/@foxandboargames

www.patreon.com/foxandboargames

Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky) @foxandboargames Discord https://discord.com/invite/H3CtsDqCr6

In this introductory episode get to know your host, John. He talks about using Monsters in Lovecraftian Horror RPGs. This can be applied to any game in which this element appears, but talks specifically about Call of Cthulhu.

Check out all of his game design work and related media at:

www.foxandboargames.com

www.youtube.com/@foxandboargames

www.patreon.com/foxandboargames

Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky) @foxandboargames Discord https://discord.com/invite/H3CtsDqCr6