The game can be held in english or german. GM will be Tim.
You are members of a mercenary troop escorting the gnome merchant Oona Tealeaf through the rugged hills of Aesternia, a fantasy land à la Tolkien. Along the way, you not only overcome the dangers of the wilderness but also need to pass through the fortress known as Silverpine Watch.
Will you unveil the mystery of the seemingly abandoned castle…?
What do I need to know?
This is the second run of my favorite adventure, but this time we’re playing Worlds Without Number, a wonderful alternative to D&D. It’s a bit more dangerous than D&D 5e and draws inspiration from the Old School Renaissance.
You will assume the roles of 3-5 characters that you’ll embody during the game. We’ll distribute the characters together on the day of the game.
There is a free version of WWN!
This adventure accommodates 3-5 players and will take place on Monday, August 28th, at 6:00 PM. The session will last approximately 4 hours.
The Master’s Talk is expected to be held in English.
If the terms “action adjudication”, “railroad” and “three-clue-rule” make you look perplexed, if you are interested in the delicate art of game mastery (see also What is Pen & Paper?) or if you have already honed it to near perfection, then the Master’s Talk is the perfect event for you!
With the Master’s Talk, we have created a vessel where game masters can exchange ideas about battlemap design, discuss questions about past game sessions, or share their experiences.
The second Master’s Talk will be held on Wednesday, June 14 from 6 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m. in the KuL-Room. Be there!
To make the Master’s Talk a little different from a loose meeting over a cold drink, we have come up with some topics that we would like to discuss. There will be short inputs on various topics prepared by some of the KuL game masters to start a discussion. Because we have so many questions for our fellow game leaders and hope others have as many.
1. topic: Traps
How do you use traps correctly so that they are fun? How should players be made aware of them (or not) and how deadly should they be? Listen to Tim’s thoughts on this and join the discussion!
2. topic: open
The second topic is still open. Would you like to present a topic? This can be a whole lecture or just a specific question. Then get in touch with us!
If there is no second topic we will probably grab something from this list:
Riddles
Difference of different systems
Music and how to use it
How to start a campaign
Notes – how to make them right
Session recaps
Action economy
We look forward to the Master’s Talk and are eager to hear how other game masters approach this exciting and fulfilling role.
Have a comment, question, or suggestion for future topics, let us know in the comments or via info@kul-verein.ch! Registration is not required.
If you’ve always wanted to try the pen-and-paper role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, GM Manuel offers you the opportunity in May. A group of brave adventurers embark on the trail of Baroness Elenore Rennet and explore the mystery of Moldavia Manor. Will you survive the horrors of the house?
What do I need to know?
We are playing the fifth edition of Dungeons & Dragons. We are looking for people who want to immerse themselves in this legendary pen & paper role-playing game. You can find a interpretation of pen & paper here.
You will assume the roles of 3-5 characters that you embody in the game. We will assign the characters together on game day.
This adventure is suitable for 3-5 players and will take place on Sunday, 21.5. at 13:30. We will play for +- 4 hours.
You can find the quickstart rules for D&D 5e here. The chapters of the first part are not relevant for this game. The chapters of the second part deal with the rules.
Titleart from the adventure by Kelsey Dionne from the Arcane Library.
The Master’s Talk is expected to be held in English.
If the terms “action adjudication”, “railroad” and “three-clue-rule” make you look perplexed, if you are interested in the delicate art of game mastery (see also What is Pen & Paper?) or if you have already honed it to near perfection, then the Master’s Talk is the perfect event for you!
With the Master’s Talk, we have created a vessel where game masters can exchange ideas about battlemap design, discuss questions about past game sessions, or share their experiences.
The second Master’s Talk will be held on Wednesday, May 17 from 6 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m. in the Erupt Lounge. Be there!
To make the Master’s Talk a little different from a loose meeting over a cold drink, we have come up with some topics that we would like to discuss. There will be short inputs on various topics prepared by some of the KuL game masters to start a discussion. Because we have so many questions for our fellow game leaders and hope others have as many.
1. topic: How to make Battlemaps
Example of a battlemap
Especially in DnD, but also in other systems, battlemaps, the map on which your minis are placed, are an integral part of a battle. But where do you find great maps or how do you create them yourself? And how do you make them interesting? Mario does the research and shares the results with you!
2. topic: open
The second topic had to be postponed. Get in touch if you would like to do something!The second topic had to be postponed. Get in touch if you would like to do something!
“How to take notes in a smart way – or how to take notes, organize and look them up in future session without making a huge mess!” Discuss with Fiona the best ways to never lose track of your groups spontanious shenanigans.
We look forward to the Master’s Talk and are eager to hear how other game masters approach this exciting and fulfilling role.
Have a comment, question, or suggestion for future topics, let us know in the comments or via info@kul-verein.ch! Registration is not required.
Wether you’re a beginner Game Master, scratching your head at the terms “action adjudication,” “railroad,” and “three-clue-rule”, you don’t really have an idea what GMing is about (see What is Pen&Paper?) or you’re a seasoned GM looking to perfect the delicate art of storytelling, then the Master’s Talk is the event for you!
Get ready to delve into the intricate world of game mastering with like-minded individuals as we discuss battlemap design, debate questions from past gaming sessions, and brag about our wildest Total Party Kills (TPKs).
The first Master’s Talk is happening on Thursday, April 13th, at 6 pm until approx. 9 pm in the KuL room. Be there!
We don’t expect this to be just a casual get-together over a cold drink. We have so many questions to fellow GM’s and hope others have as many. We’ll have short inputs to different topics from some of KuL’s GameMasters to start a discussion and Mario will be moderating the conversation, keeping our wild thoughts on track. And these topics are just the beginning – who knows where the conversation will take us!
Topics for the first Master’s Talk are:
1st topic: Safety-tools at the table
A way to enjoy TTRPG is to enjoy the feelings that you can explore while playing and understanding the boundaries within yourself that you can push. As fascinating as this is, is at the same time important to be safe while doing so. Join in this discussion with Daniele about Safety Tools at the table and how to understand and respect each others’ limits without breaking immersion. He will use this tool as an example.
2nd topic: Preparing a one-page-dungeon
When you first take on the role of game master, so-called one-page dungeons can provide a wonderful foundation for preparing your first gaming session. Tim is thinking about what tools and preparations he needs to turn the Quintessential Dungeon into a (hopefully) successful adventure. And maybe even play it in the future!
A dungeon full of classic D&D tropes
3rd topic: Preparation for improvisation
In every game the GM will be forced to improvise some minor or major aspect of the adventure, the campaign or the world. Its simply impossible to prepare a fleshed out answer/situation to every possible choice the players will make. What is possible however, is to prepare tools that help making things up on the spot. So let’s talk with Rebi about tools for improvisation, what works and what does not and if prepared improvisation can reduce the workload of the GM.
We look forward to a night of getting together and I am so interested in how other GM’s approach different topics connected to this beautiful and tough craft!
If you have questions or proposals for future topics: please let us know in the comments or via info@kul-verein.ch
