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On Simplicity & Shortness
by [username=Bifford]Bifford[/username]

Some times all you need is something simple to have fun. The one-shot game (see session report below) I ran for my group was immensley fun and will likely turn into more one-shots at later dates. The Clerk & Dagger core book comes with a number of scenarios, each harder than the last, so this is entirely possible.

Now that isn't to say that longer campaigns are not fun, but any time I or one of my group run quick, simple, short games, the fun seems to be of a totally different variety. The "fun" of a longer scenario comes from settling into your character, expanding who they are and their place in the group plus working out all the details of the scenario and getting things right. The fun for shorter games, like a DCC scenario, a Fiasco playset, a Monster-of-the-Week or Blades in the Dark delve, seems to be more "fun-in-the-moment" where you know you can take risks and do something funny because if the character isn't there next time it's no big deal. The game doesn't continue and making a new character is easy enough to not get in the way.

That does not mean everything should be short and simple. That can get quite tiresome if it is all you play. You kind of need a longer, more in depth game to balance out the short and simple. It helps you to appreciate both sides of the coin.

The 24hr RPG contest has just started (see directly below this). Why don't you try making a short & simple game, something to fill gaps in game play when a GM is away, between scenarios, or for when you all need a break from longer stuff. Maybe even a convention game - good for complete strangers to come together for a few hours yet build good memories.


24hr RPG contest is on! Start your timer, getting writing, you've 24hrs to think of a fantastic game!
2026 RPG Geek 24 hour RPG contest is open for entries until Monday, July 6, 2026


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by Rachel Carpenter

[WIP] Unlucky Spirits, Revised Edition (1-4 players, 60-90 min, Ages 16+, cooperative game) - 2026 Two-Player Game Design Contest entry (Contest Ready!)

The rulebook for Unlucky Spirits is looking better and reading even better. The Uncooperative Spirits campaign is still brewing, but it's starting to come together into a more cohesive experience. It's not just the narrative elements, it's formatting and layout too. In-game triggers for story moments. Connections between games. And using keywords so that the "campaign" knows what you've done. Characters and story arcs have their place. I'm also experimenting with some extra components/component swaps to help carry some of the thematic weight.

The updated Tabletop Simulator workshop module isn't live yet, but I'm closer to happy with it and expect to launch it this weekend :geek_grin:.

Unlucky Spirits, Revised Edition coming soon to TTS!

Happy Wednesday and happy playing!
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