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Researching New Spells
So, this is my core system for researching spells. To say this could use some feedback is an understatement. Researching spells is something I want rules for, and sometimes you just have to write them yourself. It also forced me to look at the structure of Wizard spells in 5th Edition more closely. These rules are assuming there are more restrictions on learning new spells than are currently in place in D&D, but they should work fine with the current system, as well. With all that preamble out of the way…
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The Basics of the Game 48 Unknown Armies
Here is my review of Unknown Armies 3rd edition, which should be coming out in digital in March, and in print later this year. Do you like subjective reality, emotional trauma, and secret masters of the universe in your horror? Have I got a game for you! My Blog https://thebasicsofthegame.wordpress.com/ My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/jeremiahmccoy
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Actual Books
Sorry for the delay on this. I had a death in the family, and that took a lot of the steam out of me. I hope to get back to writing more regularly. Ironically, I attended the panel which inspired this with the family member who died. He was on my mind a lot while writing it. In my series about spell books, it occurred to me I had not addressed books in general. It is easy to assume everyone is on the same page with regards the subject of books. That said, not everyone really looks into the history of the book as an object and a technology.
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The Basics of the Game Rambles 47 Rifts Wormwood
This is the review of the Rifts Wormwood setting I had promised. Sorry for the delay. Easily one of my favorite setting books. Oddly, not available in the pdf listings for Rifts.
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The Basics of the Game Rambles 262 Life Update and My Projects
I have a very brief life update. A family member is dying, so I have been distracted. I talk about projects, the Neo-Anarchist Podcast, and Gencon.
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The Basics of the Game Rambles 261 Brief update and talk about Volos Guide
I have a very brief life update. Someone else in my family is sick. I also talk briefly about Volo’s Guide to Monsters.
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The Basics of the Game Rambles 260 brief review of the Savage Rifts
I talk about the Savage Rifts product and getting the kickstarter reward. This is a basic review.
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The Basics of the Game Rambles 259 Spellbooks Should Have Character
Happy New Year. I talk about Spell Books and how I think they should be. Some Example Spells here. https://standsinfire.wordpress.com/2016/11/17/ogl-spells-1st-and-2nd/ https://www.patreon.com/jeremiahmccoy
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The Basics of the Game Let’s Play Sword Coast Legends 8
Tonight’s Episode is an exploration of the Sword Coast Legends DM Mode. I have not poked at it before, so this should be interesting. https://www.patreon.com/jeremiahmccoy
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The Basics of the Game 45 The Atruaghin Clans
Tonight’s episode is a review of the last Gazetteer, The Basics of the Game 45 The Atruaghin Clans. It is an interesting exercise. http://www.dmsguild.com/product/170942/GAZ14-The-Atruaghin-Clans-Basic