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Tamwin5@tamwin5.bsky.social · 8mo ago

I can highly recommend this! The scion does a perfect job of creating a spellblade style class within Draw Steel design principles, and the class is both fun and well balanced.

Sunbear Games@sunbeargames.bsky.social · 8mo ago

I just picked up the brand new Scion class from Surfingbird for @hellomcdm.bsky.social's Draw Steel on itch.io. I've been following the development for a while, and I'm happy to say Draw Steel now has an amazingly well crafted and thoroughly tested spellsword class! surfingbird.itch.io/the-scion

Sunbear Games@sunbeargames.bsky.social · last yr.

I have a few friends who are casual TTRPG players, but apprehensive about a more complex game like Draw Steel. However, my explanation of the Negotiation system has them intrigued. It really impressed me with how quickly it can turn a random NPC into a complex person in the minds of the players.

Sunbear Games@sunbeargames.bsky.social · 2y ago

Just finished a Draw Steel one-shot, we had a great time. It's refreshing to play in a system where the mechanics are exciting in themselves, not just a means to an end. I find myself writing adventures in such a way as to feature more of the rules, rather than avoiding them

Sunbear Games@sunbeargames.bsky.social · 2y ago

I say this partly in jest, but when I still played D&D I could almost pick a part of the game at random and find some way to improve it. Draw Steel is much more cohesive, with very few such holes. I also frequently realize that my cool idea for an ability is already in the game, a good problem.

Sunbear Games@sunbeargames.bsky.social · 2y ago

Making 3rd-party content for @hellomcdm.bsky.social's Draw Steel is turning out to be pretty hard because the base game is already good

Sunbear Games@sunbeargames.bsky.social · 2y ago

I'm planning to use an upcoming lvl 1 Draw Steel playtest to explore the origins of the second-nastiest boss from my last campaign. Better read your abilities! You'll need those against the giant vampire dragon. Don't worry she's technically younger this time.

Sunbear Games@sunbeargames.bsky.social · 2y ago

Seconded. TTRPGs are collaborative storytelling, but the table isn't the only place you can collaborate! I've had a lot of success having individual meetings with my players to discuss their characters. The players are your co-writers, not just your audience.

🦖RexBrews🦖 - The Curator@rexbrews.bsky.social · 2y ago

#DM Tip of the Day! Have "expectations meetings" with your players! Just little check-ins, where both sides can articulate their plans, wants & ideas for the story! Having these sporadically will keep players wanting to engage in the world & will help spark creativity! #D&D #ttrpg #DungeonMaster

Sunbear Games@sunbeargames.bsky.social · 2y ago

I definitely found this to be true in my last campaign. Giving players a few clear opportunities to be silly each session (funny NPCs, low stakes situations like fishing, a joke item, etc.) makes it SO much easier to get everyone focused and invested when things get serious.

Scott Fitzgerald Gray@scottfgray.bsky.social · 2y ago

FRPG GM Tip: For most people, it’s easier to be spontaneously funny than to be spontaneously dramatic. Using moments of humor to punctuate even the most serious adventure can go a long way toward encouraging roleplaying, especially for players nervous about showing off that side of themselves.

Sunbear Games@sunbeargames.bsky.social · 2y ago

For ADHD reasons, one thing I find really helps me read and learn a TTRPG is writing a bit of new material for it. For @hellomcdm.bsky.social's Draw Steel, I've been writing the Rook class as I go, a psionic tank with an emphasis on forced movement. It started as a test but it's looking promising!

Sunbear Games@sunbeargames.bsky.social · 2y ago

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