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Category: Horror RPGs

March 18, 2019March 17, 2019 Paul

Bryson Springs – The Characters

Horror RPGs
Bryson Springs – The Characters

Bryson Springs comes with no pre-generated characters, so the major element I had to add when running it as a convention game was the characters.

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March 13, 2019August 21, 2020 Paul

Bryson Springs – The Text

Horror RPGs, Role Playing
Bryson Springs – The Text

I had planned to post about Bryson Springs this week while traveling, but forgot to take photos of the props before I left. So the

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February 3, 2019August 21, 2020 Paul

Prop-making

Horror RPGs, Role Playing
Prop-making

In preparation for TotalCon, I spent this morning doing a little prop-making for the horror game I’m running. I’ve actually been planning this for a

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January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 Paul

But is it Old School?

Horror RPGs, OSR, Role Playing
But is it Old School?

So I’ve been listening to Fear of a Black Dragon a lot recently, and it’s brought to the forefront of my brain a question that

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November 13, 2018November 11, 2018 Paul

Encoded Message

Horror RPGs, Role Playing
Encoded Message

During my run of Mazes and Monsters at Carnage I had one player that challenged me a bit as GM.  He was somewhat withdrawn and

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November 11, 2018November 14, 2018 Paul

Shoot-out at Group Sales

Horror RPGs, Role Playing
Shoot-out at Group Sales

For my game of Checkpoint Zulu at Carnage last weekend, I requested a move to a table near some power outlets.  As a result I

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October 9, 2018 Paul

Reality in an RPG

Horror RPGs, Role Playing
Reality in an RPG

This weekend we took a trip to Target, and noticed nestled in among the big box stores and office buildings was a sign for the

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June 17, 2018November 10, 2018 Paul

Going Sideways

Horror RPGs
Going Sideways

Last weekend I ran my Checkpoint Zulu game again, and while I believe everyone had a good time, the design of this adventure continues to

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April 23, 2018November 10, 2018 Paul

Checkpoint Zulu: Drugs

Horror RPGs, Role Playing
Checkpoint Zulu: Drugs

More Checkpoint Zulu spoilers inbound! I actually have two more instances where I know I’ll be running this game. The first is Carnage on the

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April 19, 2018November 10, 2018 Paul

Checkpoint Zulu: More on the Phone

Horror RPGs, Role Playing
Checkpoint Zulu: More on the Phone

Oh, I totally forgot one important detail about the phone prop.  You may remember that each player is given a personal prop that represents their

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