Dice Tales

Dice Tales
Author: Marie Brennan
Publisher: Book View Cafe
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2017-07-18
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1611386845

Some people play roleplaying-games for the challenge; others play them for the story. Award-winning fantasy author and freelance game writer Marie Brennan is unabashedly in the latter camp. In these essays she looks at tabletop and live-action RPGs from a narrative perspective, exploring the ways the framework of a game can generate and support (or undermine) your tale. Whether you are a player or a game master, Dice Tales offers insights on every facet of RPG storytelling, including: * generating characters with rich narrative potential * scaling plot as PCs become more powerful * managing the interaction between rules and roleplay * campaign planning at different stages * the social dynamics of collaborative creation * and more!

The Broken Dice, and Other Mathematical Tales of Chance

The Broken Dice, and Other Mathematical Tales of Chance
Author: Ivar Ekeland
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 194
Release: 1996-06-15
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780226199924

Contemplating the randomness of nature, Ekeland extends his consideration of the catastrophe theory of the universe begun in Mathematics and the Unexpected, drawing upon rich literary sources and current topics in math and physics such as chaos theory, information theory, and particle physics. Line drawings.

Fun Tales!

Fun Tales!
Author: Robert L. Collins
Publisher: Robert Collins
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Here’s a collection of stories you won’t find anywhere else. Inside are tales of a spooky mansion eager to be bought; disappointed model railroad denizens; and a doorknob that greets your hand, literally. Also part of this collection are the sagas of Surgard the Northerner. Journey with the heroic and witty Surgard as he faces down foolish giants, singing dwarves, duplicitous wizards, suspicious savages, and worst of all, a monster with an attorney! And last but not least is the tale of the Valley Springs Resort. It’s a place on a distant world where visitors can relax and have a good time. You might not think such a place has much of a story. You’d be wrong, which is why you need to go there.

Malecite Tales

Malecite Tales
Author: W. H. Mechling
Publisher:
Total Pages: 400
Release: 1914
Genre: Indians of North America
ISBN:

One Cup Chronicles. Tales Within a Tale of the Russian Underworld

One Cup Chronicles. Tales Within a Tale of the Russian Underworld
Author: Vladimir Ross
Publisher: Litres
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2022-05-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 5040486391

How far from reality can you travel in 15 minutes? The stories of One Cup Chronicles take the reader on a gritty, in-depth tour of the Russian underworld, all in the amount of time it takes to drink a single cup of coffee. Discover the dark secret of a famous philanthropist, watch the downfall of a world-renowned gambler, or come along for the ride as a pickpocket accidentally gets tangled up in a malicious scheme – all before your coffee gets cold.

Canvas Tales - Our First Art / ?????? ????? - ????? ????? ??????

Canvas Tales - Our First Art / ?????? ????? - ????? ????? ??????
Author: Crèare / ??????
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2024-07-27
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

Some children were feeling sad. They filled the canvas with colors. From these colorful canvases emerged a variety of stories. The Crèare Foundation connects children with art. ‘Canvas Tales’ is a book that inspires children with stories, poems, illustrated narratives, talking pictures, & games. A group of melancholic children poured their emotions onto the canvas, saturating it with vibrant hues. From these kaleidoscopic masterpieces sprang forth an array of enchanting tales.

Tales from the Tiltboys

Tales from the Tiltboys
Author: The Tiltboys
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2005
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781596701403

Imagine the guys from Animal House with high SAT scores. The Tiltboys are buddies who went to Stanford together and began a weekly poker game that led to weekend trips to Las Vegas and, for a few of them, to a life of playing poker professionally.

JATAKA TALES

JATAKA TALES
Author: DR. V B SINGH
Publisher: RITURAJ BOOKS
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2021-04-25
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

Tales Of Entropy

Tales Of Entropy
Author: Petteri Hannila
Publisher: Next Chapter
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2021-12-13
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN:

Tales of Entropy is a story game for 2-6 players. Each player takes a central role in depicting a dramatic scenario that sets the scene for murder and romance, friendship and conflict. The central characters are set against each other from the start, but it is up to the players—and the dice—whether the tense starting situation spirals into chaos and destruction or a blaze of glory at the end. The game is based on a pre-written scenario, on top of which the players build a rich tapestry of content according to their own vision, creating a unique play experience. Each playthrough takes around 2-3 sessions, about 10 hours of playtime. You can play one of the many scenarios created by the other players, or write your own, it is easy and fun. You can send your work to be included in the online scenario database and share your ingenuity with the world. The game book includes ten scenarios ready to play out of the box: Want to tell a tale of power, war and love from the Viking Age, or experience an adventure of Sherlock Holmes in the exotic Limehouse? How about joining a struggling rock band near a breakthrough in the 90s, or defending a child with special needs against an obsessive FBI agent. The choice is yours.