Shattered Star #51: A Worsening Affliction

At the end of last session, we left our heroes after they’d just reached the top of the final escarpment barring their way to the centre of the island. The large square building was within their sight, when they got distracted…

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Gygax On…Treasure

I’m going to go out on a limb and state that most players love finding treasure. While, of course, you don’t get XP for treasure in later editions of the game, it is rather handy to pay for living expenses and shiny new magic items (if a GM allows magic shops in his world).

Small Treasure Hoard by William McAusland (Outland Arts)
Small Treasure Hoard by William McAusland (Outland Arts)

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Shattered Star #50: The Ancient, Ruined Island of Nal-Kashel

At the end of last session, we left two of our heroes in grave peril. Both paladins had fallen into the rough sea and, clad in heavy armour, were rapidly sinking to their deaths.

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Gygax On…The Nature and Variety of Challenge

It’s not the world’s snappiest title, but challenge is at the heart of every gaming session. The PCs may have to crush the forces of the evil goblin king, root out a pernicious black cult or simply find their way out of a labyrinthine network of caverns.

By William McAusland (Outland Arts)
By William McAusland (Outland Arts)

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