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When the Dark Side Becomes a Horror Mechanic: What Star Wars RPGs Do With Temptation, Loss, and Corruption

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Note: This essay, written by Søren Ahrensborg Kamper, contains narrative spoilers for Knights of the Old Republic and The Sith Lords. A Sith Lord with yellow eyes and a red lightsaber is not automatically frightening. Put that Sith Lord in a role-playing game, give them an impressive damage bonus, and they may become something rather […]

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Magic Systems and Rules for Witchy Wednesday

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Today, my Witchy Wednesday post is about magic systems and rules. When I was thinking about what topics I wanted to cover, I broached the subject with K Tempest Bradford, from Writing the Other, who encouraged me to talk about magic systems and their intersection with theme and narrative. As such, this post may resonate […]

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