BURN YOUR GAME
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Not all games can or should be BURNING WHEEL, but every game can learn from it. Here's how... PROLOGUE: The magic of our hobby is an elusive thing. The sessions of legend are memorable and amazing for a combination of factors: social synergy, shared mood, nutrition, timing, setting, story, system, visual aids, GM and player skill, energy levels, and know-how. Let's face it, it's lightning-in-a-bottle. BURNING WHEEL (by Luke Crane and Dan Abram) sets itself apart for many reasons, primarily by ha

Hankerin Ferinale simplifies Burning Wheel down to three steps:

  • Map Relationships with Intent
  • Reinforce Relationships Again and Again
  • Build Massive, Compound Stakes on Dice Rolls
  • Kayel
    6·
    9 months ago

    While the new Powered by the Apocalypse style of RPGs have changed gaming. The burning wheel is an excellent resource for anyone creating a story driven campaign or system. It’s probably my proudest purchase and most valued core book

    • tissek@ttrpg.network
      3·
      9 months ago

      I feel Ironsworn is a good mix of PbtA and BW. At its core it is a PbtA, moves and all that jazz. But it hands over narrative drive to the players in a direct way. Ironsworn demands Vows to be sworn, essentially telling the Player that if this matter for your character a vow need to be made. Its progress then tacked and when fulfilled rewards given. I see parts of the Artha Cycle there (minus the meta-currencies) but one not as active as BW’s.