Comments on: Protip: Nobody Cares About Your Character

By: Nigel

Nigel — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:07:55 +0000

Sometimes I print weekly recaps that I’d just hand out before sessions though. Sure, I suppose a blog would probably be the easier route to get everyone at once, but the nice thing about a handout each week is that you can tailor them to individual characters. In some campaigns, I have players that know things other players don’t, so it’s nice if I can include or exclude bits of insight or information in a brief weekly recap handout.

By: Jonathan Drain

Jonathan Drain — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 01:06:54 +0000

@Stripes: I would agree. Your own players, although a very small readerbase, would be interested in a recap.

By: Stripes

Stripes — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 18:20:59 +0000

Only marginally more interesting is your campaign, the exception being other Dungeon Masters

I would say the players in a campaign are also (potentally) intrested in a blog about a campaign. Which for me is pretty much reason enough to write one. My players read it, and I can skip the start-of-session recap, substuited with “did eveyone read the last summary?” followed by “cool, what do you do now?”

By: Vanir

Vanir — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 04:55:51 +0000

Jonathan, I think you’re quite right. I think the only exception to the rule is if you’re trying to illustrate a point – but it should be used sparingly.

Definitely good food for thought!

By: freezingprocess

freezingprocess — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 03:15:30 +0000

Reality is harsh.

Your character either A) sucks B)is frightfully over powered by abuse and bending of rules.

By: Viriatha

Viriatha — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:34:48 +0000

Harsh indeed but it needed to be said *laughs*

By: Phil

Phil — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:24:53 +0000

Harsh! Probably true but harsh! :)

Now let me write a 40 page thesis about my latest campaign idea in your comments… :)