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Chaosium Interviews: How Genres Evolve, with Jason Durall

Chaosium Interviews: How Genres Evolve, with Jason Durall

Posted by Michael O'Brien on 13th Feb 2023

In the latest of Chaosium Interviews series, Jason Durall, creative director of RuneQuest and all things BRP, talks about how the evolution of genres has affected the TTRPG industry. He's talking to James Coquillat. … read more
New Gamemaster Month is underway: still not too late to take part!

New Gamemaster Month is underway: still not too late to take part!

Posted by Michael O'Brien on 23rd Jan 2023

It's week three of New Gamemaster Month, and if you’re just jumping in, don’t fret—it’s not too late. You have a bit of catching up to do, but nothing you can’t handle. This is the annual month-long seminar in the form of twice-weekly posts, organised by our friends at Monte Cook Games to guide pros … read more
Chaosium Interviews: Stories you CAN'T tell with TTRPGs?

Chaosium Interviews: Stories you CAN'T tell with TTRPGs?

Posted by Michael O'Brien on 29th Nov 2022

Jason Durall, creative director for RuneQuest, the forthcoming Lords of the Middle Sea, and all things BRP at Chaosium, challenges the idea that there are some stories that cannot be told in the TTRPG format.Chaosium's James Coquillat is asking the questions for the Chaosium Interviews ser … read more
Lords of the Middle Sea Update: more Ossi art

Lords of the Middle Sea Update: more Ossi art

Posted by Michael Douglas O'Brien on 16th Nov 2022

Lords of the Middle Sea: The Roleplaying Game is in development. Based on Lynn Willis's 1978 futuristic proto-Steampunk board game, set in the post-apocalyptic ruins of a flooded North America, the tabletop RPG utilizes a streamlined version of the Basic Roleplaying system.Jason Durall, creative lea … read more
Lords of the Middle Sea Update: Inspirational Sources

Lords of the Middle Sea Update: Inspirational Sources

Posted by Michael O'Brien on 14th Sep 2022

Lords of the Middle Sea: The Roleplaying Game is in development. Based on Lynn Willis's 1978 futuristic proto-Steampunk board game, set in the post-apocalyptic ruins of a flooded North America, the tabletop RPG utilizes a streamlined version of the Basic Roleplaying system.Jason Durall, creative lea … read more
Chaosium Interviews: TTRPG Writing Styles, with Jason Durall

Chaosium Interviews: TTRPG Writing Styles, with Jason Durall

Posted by Michael O'Brien on 12th Sep 2022

What makes a TTRPG book unique? What makes TTRPG writing unique? Jason Durall, Line Editor of RuneQuest, the forthcoming Lords of the Middle Sea, and all things BRP at Chaosium, shares his perspective on different styles of TTRPG writing. Do you have a favourite style?Jason is talking with Chaosium' … read more
Lords of the Middle Sea Update: fiery destruction and the state of things

Lords of the Middle Sea Update: fiery destruction and the state of things

Posted by Michael O'Brien on 3rd Sep 2022

Lords of the Middle Sea: The Roleplaying Game is in development. Based on Lynn Willis's 1978 futuristic proto-Steampunk board game, set in the post-apocalyptic ruins of a flooded North America, the tabletop RPG utilizes a streamlined version of the Basic Roleplaying system.Jason Durall, creative lea … read more
Chaosium Interviews: Side Quests and Sandboxes in TTRPGs, with Jason Durall

Chaosium Interviews: Side Quests and Sandboxes in TTRPGs, with Jason Durall

Posted by Michael O'Brien on 24th Jul 2022

What’s the coolest sidequest your TTRPG table has ever embarked on? Creative Director of RuneQuest and BRP Jason Durall shares advice from decades of tabletop and video game writing. Here’s an expert’s view on side quests and sandbox content. Jason is talking to James Coquillat as par … read more