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It’s the new year, and I think it’s time for a bit of reflection to follow the theme of the new year.
So this time, I’ll be talking about New Year’s Gaming Resolutions.
We’ve all had them – the “I’m going to play more games this year” and “Every Friday we’ll game,” only for some scheduling conflict to appear. And that’s life, these things happen. So what are some realistic gaming resolutions of the year? Well, these are mine – and how I intend to follow through on them – I suggest you make similar ones and share them with us in the comments or on Facebook. 🙂
1: Play more games!
Well, there we go. The first one – and the impossible one. But that’s because I don’t want to play “MORE GAMES OF X” – but instead, I want to broaden my horizons. I want to try a game that I haven’t tried before, one that appeals. Probably even several. And while the mainstream is great and all (I’m looking forward to seeing what they do with Cyberpunk, once Cyberpunk 2097 is out), my main resolution here is more indie-games. Now, indie-games within the TableTopRPG world is a bit more “loose” in terms of definition, than it is in computer games – most companies except perhaps Wizards of the Coast and possibly Paizo are indies. But let’s call them small companies then. In particular, I’m hoping to take a look at 10 Candles, and Blades in the Dark. They look dark, bleak and interesting. I just need something bright to counterbalance them, but I’ll see what comes out.
2: Write more games!
Yep, this is the follow-on from number one. I want to put out more books, and I suggest you do the same. There’s never been a better time for it, with the Foundry, the DMsGuild, Canis Minor, and the Miskatonic University. So many of the big companies will let you play with their IP, and most of these do not have that big an amount of offerings (except the DMsGuild which feels flooded), so you have a chance to make an impact.
So my resolution for this next year is twofold: Write more (I’m hoping to put out at least one book every 2 weeks through 2020 for 5th Edition D&D – plus the other stuff I do), but also to write for something new. Something I haven’t tried before. So far it’s a toss-up between Call of Cthulhu and Pugmire for me. Though I have had a sniff at Genesys, I don’t quite feel confident enough in that system for what I want to do with it. 🙂
3: Try to gain a new skill!
So, what is something you’ve always wanted to do with your games? Now is the chance to try and do it! The entire community in most of the creative fields is really supportive (though you do run into the occasional exception), so take a chance and start doing it. Whatever it is, it’s time. Never GM’ed? Pick up the Dungeon Master’s Guide and get on it. Never written? Again, try – ask for feedback from those you trust, see if it’s good. (Practice makes perfect people). As for me? I’ve dipped my toes into mapping in the past – now it’s time for me to take the plunge. I’ve seen some of the other stuff that people who have more experience than me have put out, and I feel that I can at least get close to that, with my current skill level. So it’s time for more maps. As such, I’ll be making (and possibly publishing) a new map every week of 2020.
4: Be a NICE PERSON.
I don’t think this needs an explanation. There’s a space for all of us in gaming – not necessarily at the same tables, but games have an ability to gather people like nothing else. Use that power, and use it wisely.
Happy gaming folks, and a happy new year! I hope your 2020 is the best year yet!
Kim Frandsen
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