Pen & Paper
Facts, tips and ideas about Pen & Paper — and how to find people for it.
Did you know?
In one night of pen & paper you build a whole world out of nothing — and only realize on the way home how much you invented.
“Dungeons & Dragons” came out in 1974 — Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson had expanded tabletop war games with roles and open-ended stories until something new emerged. Three thin booklets became an entire genre.
Source: Wikipedia
Tip
When building a character, ask yourself first: what is this figure afraid of? A weakness makes a character more playable than any strength — and the game master will thank you for it.
Inspiration
In a story, you're never just a spectator. You're the hero.
Break the ice
“If you were a character in a fantasy world — who would you be?”
“Do you remember a moment at the table when a single die changed something big?”
Not every line here is sourced. Where a source is named you can read it up; the rest is collected knowledge.