Brief Hiatus

Earlier this week, I was involved in a hit-and-run accident that totalled my car.

I’m okay, but naturally a bit stressed, and I find that the writing isn’t flowing right now.

I’m going to take a break through the weekend or so.  Will probably repost an older article or two in the meantime.

Humor and Gaming Blog Carnival Roundup

The carnival has moved on to Roleplaying Pro, where this month’s topic is “The Future of Roleplaying.”  April’s carnival on Humor and Gaming produced quite a few posts, though, so let’s get to them:

Here at A Butterfly Dreaming, I presented the pun-laden Grape Jelly monster, and also discussed how such humorous stuff might be used in an actual game.

An Undisciplined Oaf Quartet discusses useful shortcuts for comedic roleplaying:  powered by tropes.

Viriatha of Bard of Valiant offers some easy notebook projects… with a bit of bite.  Don’t ask to borrow a pen.

Having the right quip at the right time is pretty important for comedy, and Campaign Mastery talks about how different forms of comedy can be used in a game, and how to do so effectively.

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Last Week for the Carnival

Just a reminder that this month’s RPG Blog Carnival, on the subject of Humor and Gaming, will close at the end of the week (May 2).  Please try to link your articles by then.  The wrapup will occur some time next week.

Reminder: Contest Closing Today

Today is the final day to enter to win a copy of the Open Game Table Anthology.  Give me feedback, get entered, easy as that.

Anthology Contest Update

The contest I’m running (in which you could win a copy of the Open Game Table Anthology!  Have I mentioned how awesome this book is yet?  Yes, yes I have.  Okay, then.) has been extended until Wednesday, April 15.  When I made the post, I completely blanked on the Easter holiday — I’m going to be out of town for the weekend.  So I figured I’d throw in a couple of extra days to accomodate anyone else who might be traveling.

If you haven’t yet, please check it out.  I love feedback.