Unreal Worlds: The Trail of the American Vampire

Unreal Worlds: The Trail of the American Vampire

Oct 04

It’s October, and that means it’s time to talk about something scary. The kind of pulpy weird history musings you get from your typical Unreal Worlds post usually have at least a little bit of a horror flavor, but as the year dies and the days get shorter, I think it’s a good time to talk about vampires. After all, for creatures that fear the sun, these are the good times: long...

Setting Quickstart — Terror on the High Seas

Setting Quickstart — Terror on the High Seas

May 22

Jeranna leaned into the salty spray of the sea, feet placed perfectly on the Skyracer’s bowsprit. One long, sinewy arm reached back, holding onto a rope that one of her lieutenants had insisted she take with her out above the vessel’s prow. She smiled, crinkling the midnight skin around her eyes and mouth, feeling simple ecstasy at being able to ride the Placid Sea with such...

Unreal Worlds – Secret History

Unreal Worlds – Secret History

Aug 31

Our own Lucky Duke has recently expounded on the fun to be had when you bring conspiracy theories into your game, and I have to admit that the topic is close to my heart, as well. One of the reasons that conspiracy theories make such a good basis for a game is that — on the surface, at least — the conspiratorial world looks just like the one you and I actually live in. The difference,...

Sharing is Caring

Sharing is Caring

Jul 15

Sharing your creations is one of the single most rewarding parts of GMing. Usually, this happens as your players bash their way through your carefully crafted adventures or traipse through your setting killing your carefully crafted NPCs. This is not, however, the only way to share your hard work. Sharing your world with other creators — other GMs — can be equally rewarding, albeit in...