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By: AstroCat

AstroCat — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:29:16 +0000

Check out:

http://www.epicwords.com

It is all about blogging and using wikis for your rpg games.

By: rauthik

rauthik — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:21:24 +0000

I have been posting on a wiki site that Propagandroid setup a little while back. It is designed so that anyone can add their own sections (free to sign up) and I think it’s also a great way to share info between DMs. The site is: http://thegamerdome.wetpaint.com
My current campaign is under the “Thousand Mountains” section and in addition to info on PCs/NPCs, I’ve been posting adventure seeds and adventure logs of our sessions (which I need to update before our next get together). I advise everyone to check it out and feel free to post ideas and/or start your own section there.

rauthik´s last post: Session 11

By: kaeosdad

kaeosdad — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:39:49 +0000

Using the wiki as your digital notepad works really well also! The GM secret section is very helpful, and the GM only option can be used with the tags to create a digital for the Dungeon Master’s eyes only notes.

By: Bartoneus

Bartoneus — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:56:50 +0000

Grey: thanks for sharing that! That Planescape wiki is pretty badass, and a lot of the stuff on it feels very official and historical, which really sucks players in. I like it!

LordVreeg: I definitely agree when it comes to a repository for just overall information in a game, wikis can be lifesavers!

By: LordVreeg

LordVreeg — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:48:53 +0000

Creating a repository for setting information is a gigantic help to any campaign. The Campaign Builders Guild (http://thecbg.org/news.php)does a great job with hosting this as well as assisting with general GM psychoanalysis.
It allows new players to acclimate much more quickly, which is critical in an older campaign.
And since it is live on the web, it can me accessed real-time during gaming sessions. This can be even more critical in Homebrews and unusual rule systems.
More, as PC’s can access and collaborate with wiki’s, it becomes more of a living document, and can begin to feed on itself.
http://celtricia.pbwiki.com/ is the Wiki for the Celtrician Campaign.

By: Grey Roco

Grey Roco — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:06:08 +0000

Check out the wiki for our Planescape game http://www.azrai.com/wiki

It’s righteous!