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Eclipse Phase: Breakdown – Session 1 (Flashback)
This past Friday, I got to run my first Eclipse Phase session for my group. I’ve got some thoughts about how it went, which I’ll go into here, but first,… Read more
Eclipse Phase: Breakdown – Plotting the Game with 5×5
Tonight is the first session of my Eclipse Phase game. I’ve helped my players make their characters, talked to them about motivations, plot, and the themes they want to see… Read more
Running With Class
When it comes to running games, I’ve found myself thinking about the process in terms of teaching. That’s no surprise, really, since I’m studying to be a teacher currently. And… Read more
Psychology and D&D (Part 1 – The Peak/End Rule)
I am not a psychologist, but I play one on the Internet. However, I am something of a polymath. I’ve been interested in many aspects of science ever since I… Read more
Eclipse Phase – Breakdown: Introduction
I have an opportunity coming up that I’m really excited about. Next month, I’ll begin running a game of Eclipse Phase for my local group here in Ohio. If you’re not… Read more
The Road to 5e (Part 1)
I’m ready for 5e. I think it’s obvious that Wizards of the Coast has started work on the 5th edition of Dungeons and Dragons. The first hints began as Mike… Read more
Running Rahasia 4e
Yes, Virginia, you can run dungeon crawls in 4e D&D. Recently, I ran my players through a 4e conversion of Rahasia, a classic adventure for Basic D&D which came out… Read more
The Dresden Files Files: Maps!
I love maps! I know there are a ton of RPG geeks out there who are in this boat with me. Maps help anchor a story, and they help… Read more
Planning for the Start of a Game, Not the End of a Game
Since this is my second post here on This is My Game, I thought I might give you readers something more than a review. This post will also serve as… Read more
