HHC NEWSLETTER: 02.23.2025
Including - Genre Language, The Age of VAMPIRES, and Designing Encounters for the OSR: The Myth of the "Balanced" Encounter.
Sorry about the delay on these! I've been working on a new Hothead project and it has been taking up the majority of my time. I'll try to get back to my weekly schedule and will keep you posted on the new project ASAP!
Genre Language - RPG Design Theories
This is a simple article highlighting how the language we use when describing mechanics can help outline an intended setting. It's short but worth reading as it breaks down the typical words we use to make something more "fantasy" or more "sci-fi".
The Age of VAMPIRES - Horses
Give your vampires a dose of realism by checking out this video that dives into the true folklore surrounding these blood-crazed fiends. This YouTube channel puts out consistently fantastic content about everything from Nietzsche to the Vikings. Definitely check Horses out on YouTube!
Designing Encounters for the OSR: The Myth of the "Balanced" Encounter - The Fields We Know
Another short one, but continues my war against balance in your TTRPGs. This article is about replacing balance with information, so your players can properly assess an encounter regardless of "balance".
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!