Author: jmonkey
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Social Benefits of RPG for Kids
Tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) such as Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) and GURPS (Generic Universal RolePlaying System) offer a plethora of social benefits for young children that extend far beyond mere entertainment. These immersive and imaginative games provide a unique platform for fostering personal growth, enhancing social skills, and nurturing creativity. As young minds engage in…
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How to Role Play a fighter
Title: Becoming the Sword: Roleplaying Your Fighter Beyond the Stats When it comes to role playing a fighter in tabletop roleplaying games like D&D, Pathfinder, or GURPS, there’s a vast realm of possibilities waiting beyond the mere numbers on your character sheet. Here are some tips to breathe life into your fighter and create a…
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Attack descriptions
Attack descriptions are fun but why do GMs discourage this? Player: Rolls a 20-sided die Not bad! Alright, so my character, Grimgar the Barbarian, hefts his massive greataxe and with a determined grunt, charges straight at the hulking orc. As he closes the distance, he swings his axe in a wide arc, aiming to catch…
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Wizard on Camping with Ortug
Ah, my discerning readers, allow me to unfurl my quill and weave a tale of incongruous camaraderie. Alas, the vagaries of fate have thrust me into the sphere of one Ortug, a Barbarian of brawn and bluster. While our fellowship may appear an unanticipated alliance of intellect and impetuosity, I find myself compelled to expound…
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Wizard on other classes
Ah, esteemed readers and erudite companions of the arcane arts, gather ’round as I, your humble servant of the mystical quill, unravel the intricate tapestry of character classes that grace the grand stage of role-playing realms. In this cerebral sojourn, we shall traverse the hallowed halls of valor and wit, examining the multifaceted facets of…
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Ortug on Rage
Me Ortug. Today me talk ’bout big angry feeling in D&D called RAGE. When me use RAGE, me feel super strong, like mountain smashing! RAGE not like normal angry. It’s special. When battle starts, me take deep breath and BOOM! RAGE starts. Me muscles get tight, me see red, and me ready to smash. RAGE…
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Ortug On Wizards
Me Ortug. Today me talk ’bout wizzy-wizards. They wear pointy hats and wave hands to make magic happen. Me not understand all that, but it’s kinda like tricks! Wizzy-wizards use spells. Spells like potions, but with words and moves. They say stuff like “abra-cadabra” and boom, fireball! Me not good with words, so me stick…
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Ortug on Orcs
Me Ortug. Ortug want talk ’bout why me like to fight orcs. Orcs big and tough like me, so fighting fun! Orcs live wild, like freedom. Me also like freedom, so we understand each other. They strong, me strong. When us clash, big booms! Orcs got villages, not fancy like cities. Houses made of wood,…
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Ortug on Dragons
Me Ortug. Today Ortug talk ’bout big flying lizards – Dragons! Dragons scary and cool, like big mountains with wings. Dragons come in colors – red, blue, green, and more. Each color mean different things. Red one like fire, breath fire. Blue one like sky, fly fast. Green one sneaky, hide in forests. Dragons hoard…
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Ortug on Other character classes
e Ortug. Me talk ’bout other RPG friends you play with. Not just smashers like me. There many kinds! Me like all friends, even if me not get their things. Each one help team, like pieces of big puzzle. So, choose friend who fits, go on quests. RPG games full of cool pals! Regenerate
