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by Bifford [White Hare Games] (Sam)

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On knowing/conveying the full picture
by [username=Bifford]Bifford[/username]

As I'm sure I said before, I had to take on a 2nd job (technically a 3rd, if you include my ttRPG business) to fill the time/pay gap left by my main job dropping a day's work from my schedule. I took minutes at the meeting in March, and it has taken me a while to get them typed up (referencing my bosses version of the notes and previous minutes to see how it was done). I had an email asking how it was going and saying that the "normal turn around was 7 days" - my jaw dropped. In fact, if it could have detached and fallen on the floor I'm sure it would have.

I've spent the past 4 nights working a good few hours each night to get this thing finished and sent off to the chair person. Whew!

What's that got to do with ttRPGs? When you take on a job it is going to be super important and helpful to know exactly what is required/expected of you, and for you to know deadlines and expectations also. If they conveyed that turn-around time to me before now (I don't think they did) I missed it. That's on me as well as them for not clarifying this in advance.

This applies to writing ttRPG items, editing, proofreading, making an item for a Jam, or anything else where you "can't just take your time." In fact, even if there is technically no deadline, try to impose one on yourself. Also, know the other expectations as this will help you to meet and rise above them! I have a meeting/review with the boss on Friday - wish me well!


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QOTD APR 18: When introducing a new system to a player, which do you think is better: giving them a pre-generated character to use or to guide them through the character creating process beforehand?


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by Jonas Soderstrom

#38
Wale - Unstable Sharpshooter
Spits while talking
Shooting(d8)
Climbing(d8)
Explosives(d8)
Stealth(d8)
Rifle with scope(bulky)
Toolkit
Molotov cocktail

#39
Santino - Stoic Brawler
Heart tattoo on arm
Intimidation(d8)
Hand-to-hand(d8)
Surgery(d8)
Brass knuckles
baseball bat(bulky)
Lockpick kit

Gang
Muscle d8
Reputation d8
Loyalty d10
Beef d12
Heat d12
Goons 2
- Twice during the campaign, turn gang beef down 1 level

by Jonas Soderstrom

#36
Paige - Shifter
Curious and Frail
Melee(d8)
Agility(d8)
Electronics(d8)
Tracking(d8)
Smartphone
Repair Tools
Stun baton

#37
Finn - Mage
Brooding and Soft
Spellcasting(d8)
Lore(d8)
Explosives(d8)
Parkour(d8)
Smartphone
Sword
Laptop

by Rachel Carpenter

No update to share on Abydos just yet... I'm still working on the graphics issues. As for Bears love Bows... the rules revisions for the Bad Comet contest are almost done. The print-and-play files have all been redone (except for the Dumpster deckbox) and I'm planning on finishing up what remains and shooting some video tomorrow. Also on the docket: a video showing you how to assemble the print and fold tuck boxes and... I'm finally getting some favorites back to the table! Yep, you can expect some session reports again soon :geek_grin:.

Happy Wednesday and happy playing!
-Rachel

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