CHAINMAIL: 06.30.2023
Including - Player Success Versus Character Success, Create D&D CONFLICTS that HURT, and Think Like a Game Designer #24: Monte Cook.
Player Success Versus Character Success - RPG Design Theories
Monte Cook explores the differences between player success and character success in this blog post. In my opinion, this isn't talked about enough. I think the more important angle is that just because a character fails, doesn't mean the player fails. Splitting these two outcomes apart from each other allows for more dynamic roleplay and interfacing with the game itself.
Create D&D CONFLICTS that HURT - cjsomedays
I'd like to think I FINALLY have proven myself enough to slide a shameless plug into one of these newsletters. I realized I've never actually posted on the website about this video I released a while back but I still stand by what I talk about and, who knows, maybe some more eyes on the video will get me to finally make Part 2 and Part 3...Your conflict in your campaign is arguably the most important part. This video will help you make a conflict that your players truly connect with. Â
#24: Monte Cook - Think Like a Game Designer
Looks like it's a Monte Cook-focused newsletter! This is a new podcast I stumbled upon recently that is full of amazing game designers from the RPG space and beyond. Since I mentioned a blog post from Monte Cook at the beginning of the newsletter, I thought it fitting to start with his episode on the podcast.
I hope these resources inspire you! If you haven't already, the best way to stay up to date with everything hothead related is to join the discord. See you next week!