2014 – The Year in Review

2014 – The Year in Review

Between school and work, it has been a busy year. I did manage some gaming, other times I didn't.

In my Iron Kingdoms group, we have done our best to keep the game alive. It hasn't been easy. At times, it is difficult to get players. Other times, getting a place to play has been a challenge. However, there have been some enjoyable moments on the way.

I ran a traditional murder on a train scenario. It highlighted some of the flaws of the game system, but it still provided an interesting story, which was asked for by one of the players. This really helps to underline the importance of player involvement in the creation of story. I might not have taken that step.

I finished the main storyline in “Berlin by Night” with my Vampire group. I was going with a “canned” adventure, as I was too busy to write my own. It presented some interesting problems. Recently, I looked up rpg cliches, which I'll cover in a later post. One reported by players to be most hateful is the capture/no win scenario. Berlin has a few in store for players, which really ticked off two of my players. There are times that I have to wonder about that response. I can understand the need to win in the end, but setbacks and losses should have their place as well to enhance the power of the win. Something to think about.

I ran Werewolf for a brief time. There are aspects of the game that are hard for some players to understand. Sometimes, it seems that the way it is written garners more misunderstandings than are intended.

Dark Heresy got started again. While not as over-powered as the last time we played, there is still some power creep. Our crew tends to have a penchant to live up to the idea of being murder hobos. The GM is somewhat inexperienced at running things... This is where I get to live up to the ideal of being a good player.

Charity and I attended Ambercon NW for the third year in a row. I made an effort to engage more in all the games that I took part in. I think that I succeeded. From being forced to sing out how I am an ordinary boy to raisin' all feckin' hell on the Chalk for all feegle kind, I had a great time. I explored new games, and left with the idea that I need to pay some of how cool this year was in the forward direction.

I missed out on Free RPG Day. With the time off from school that I am enjoying, I'll try to get a plot together. I'm thinking a demo version of KAMB! and maybe Through the Breach. Guess it will have to wait to see what comes up.

What's the coming year looking like? Well, I hope to continue with the Dark Heresy game. I like that world too much. I'm hoping to try some of the new games coming out. I'm really looking forward to Unleashed coming out, hopefully I can get someone else to run it. Getting some Dresden Files, DC Adventures, and Through the Breach going might be on my radar.

Happy New Year, time for a reroll!