Using Apocalypse World to Outline and Draft Your Own RPG Here in Part 7, I’m setting aside some time for a good old straightforward Q&A. I’ve gotten enough questions, and they’re challenging enough, that I’m taking them in rounds. Here’s round 1! This article was made possible by the generous support of my patrons. Please consider joining them […]
Powered by the Apocalypse, Part 6
Using Apocalypse World to Outline and Draft Your Own RPG Here in Part 6, I’m using an Ursula K. LeGuin quote — you probably already know the one! — as an outline for alternative models to Apocalypse World’s model of conflict. This article was made possible by the generous support of my patrons. Please consider joining them by […]
lumpley games 5-year Biz Retrospective
I used to present a public business report almost every January! Eventually my biz got too complicated, and it still is too complicated really, but I thought it was a good practice and I figured I’d resurrect it. This report was made possible by the generous support of my patrons. Please consider joining them by supporting me on […]
Pirate Rummy: a Family Card Game
This free game was made possible by the generous support of my patrons. Please consider joining them by supporting me on Patreon. My mom passed away this year. It wasn’t covid-related. We’d been expecting it for a long time, 5 years or more, and then this year it happened. I got my love of games from her. From […]
Powered by the Apocalypse, part 5
Using Apocalypse World to Outline and Draft Your Own RPG Here in Part 5, I’m taking a quick aside to talk about some different ways that moves can fit into the conversation of play. This article was made possible by the generous support of my patrons. Please consider joining them by supporting me on Patreon. Here’s What Apocalypse […]
Powered by the Apocalypse, Part 4
Using Apocalypse World to Outline and Draft Your Own RPG Here in Part 4, I’m talking about playbooks, by request. What are they, do you want them in your game, and what are the alternatives? This article was made possible by the generous support of my patrons. Please consider joining them by supporting me on Patreon. Thanks to […]
Visible Mask
Pattern by Meguey Baker This article was made possible by the generous support of our patrons. Please consider joining them by supporting us on Patreon. Face masks are an important part of the covid-19 safer social hygiene orders of 2020. Most home sewn models are solid fabric, covering the nose and mouth completely in order to contain one’s […]
Powered by the Apocalypse, Part 3
Using Apocalypse World to Outline and Draft Your Own RPG Here in Part 3, I’m diving back into Apocalypse World’s basic moves. I’ll go through them one by one to talk about how and why they work the way they do. This article was made possible by the generous support of my patrons. Please consider joining them by […]
Powered by the Apocalypse, part 2
Using Apocalypse World to Outline and Draft Your Own RPG Here in Part 2, I’ll walk through the beginnings of taking Apocalypse World’s parts and using them as the basis for a whole new game. This article was made possible by the generous support of my patrons. Please consider joining them by supporting me on Patreon. This is […]
Powered by the Apocalypse, part 1
Using Apocalypse World to Outline and Draft Your Own RPG Here in Part 1, I’ll lay out Apocalypse World’s philosophy and foundation, describe the fit and purpose of its systems, and talk about which features are central to its workings and which aren’t. This article was made possible by the generous support of my patrons. Please consider joining […]