AI Artifacts
Control Concepts
Inspiration
- How-TosIn this category of how-tos, you will find articles about the nature and use of gaming aids in general and those made from paper in particular. Why do I need How-Tos for Paper Models? Several reasons. Obviously, they need to be built. I have said it before and I will again, these models and miniatures are easy to make, but it does not hurt to know how. They mostly come with instructions (I know all of mine do), but there are still different techniques and approaches that you might want to read up about. Secondly, the idea behind all this is to be inspired, and there are certainly more and less traditional ways to use any given piece. You can modify paper miniatures easily, and there are a number of ways to go about that, too. Paper scenery also comes with an obvious way to use, but there is always so much more, and it cannot hurt to hear about some others ideas. In turn, maybe you can come up with a use no one has thought about before. In that case, I hope you let me know so that I can share it!
- PapercraftHaving something to fuel your imagination when it comes to roleplaying encounters can be a great thing. Not only does a map make sure that everyone knows what is there and what is not. Having actual papercraft to represent walls, crates and of course the enemies can make any encounter more enthralling and enticing. Do I need Papercraft? Sure, you can make it work with imagination alone, and sometimes that might even be the better solution (because there are some things even the best models cannot do). But in general, having some kind of reference will make things run more smoothly and prevent misunderstandings. Even if it is just a grid with tokens for the participants. In this category, you can find all my proper models. Use them to enrich and to inspire. As usual, they come with the inherent ability to make as many as you need for your game. But they also have a background story and several adventure hooks for your planning pleasure. I hope you enjoy them, and as always, let me know what you think!
- Let’s kill a GodThere comes a time in every reckless adventurer’s life when they get bored. One of the less wholesome ways to deal with that feeling is to think, “Let’s kill a god!”. This series of articles deals with the many ways in which deities can be ended or otherwise removed from their positions. While that may look like a great way to just get killed with a divine vengeance, it might actually be what aged adventurers need to feel the thrill of the chase once again. Each article (after the introductionary ones) will deal with a different type of deity (to make this work with as many systems as possible) and outline a way to remove them from office, so to speak. So, no matter which god you are after, eventually this will answer your call when you say, “Let’s kill a god!”.
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Hole in the Sky – SBS

Hole in the Sky is about happens when an ancient civilization is forced to flee, but picks an unusual direction. One that will make it almost impossible for them to…

Halloween still life with burning candle on witch book and magic objects

An Introduction to Slow Burn Sourcebooks

I have ideas. Many ideas. Some people close to me say I have too many ideas, myself included. And whenever I try to tackle any one of them, a few…

An open book of spells in full Moon. Reader imagination and writing inspiration concept with copy space

Confiscated Motive – Control Magic Item

Why was it confiscated? Who was it taken from? And who might it motivate? The Confiscated Motive is one of the metaphysical materials you can collect in the game Control,…

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dramatic, jaded, colossal – AI Artifact #8

This is the 8th AI Artifact, a magic item based on an image generated by an AI from randomly generated words. In this case, those words are “dramatic”, “jaded”, and…

Abstract psychedelic background, curved multi-colored lines, neon glow.

Entropic Echo – Control Magic Item

What is echoing here? Why does it influence Entropy? And what would you hear if you could listen to it? The Entropic Echo is one of the metaphysical materials you…

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funeral, appearance, piano – Spec-a-Hex #1

The random words generated for this hexflower are “funeral”, “appearance”, and “piano”. Let’s come up with a hexflower based on them! To find out why check out this article. Keep…

Papercraft Inspiration

Treacherous Trees – Elevate your Game

The Treacherous Trees are a modular system that allows you to make as many trees as you want, as high as you dare. Whole forests are at your command because…

Zone Markers! Be in the Zone, unless it is Lava!

It’s a sign! – Walking Papercut presents: Zone Markers Did you ever need to mark a persistent area effect on a battle map so nobody would forget it was there,…

Little Nippers – Get your Bite on!

The Little Nippers are flying again, terrorizing your heroes like little dragons should, either as formidable airborne foes or unique rides to help them go places. This set comes with…

Datadiscs – Paper Toys

Inspired by a box for replacement blades for fabric cutters I designed a set of paper discs that would fit that box. You can use them as data discs for…

Oracle of Dragon Teeth

Reach into your pocket and grab a hand full of dragon teeth! Either to impress your friends with your accomplishments hunting the beasts, or to predict the future with a…

Paper Brain – Help your Party remember (for free!)

There is a lot going on in your game, and while their characters shape the world around them, players sometimes find it hard to keep track of things they need…

Roleplaying Inspiration

Alternatives to Voodoo Dolls

I had this idea – voodoo dolls are a tired trope and not without problems. So, what are the alternatives? I decided to list some, but let it be known,…

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Agriculture – Let’s kill a God #1

Acriculture has been around for ages. Nobody alive today even remembers anyone who lived during a time when there was no goddess of agriculture to pray to for good weather…

The Boxed Ritual – Work in Progress

Imagine a hardwood box roughly the size of a head. At first glance, it looks adorned with carvings that have seen their fair share of weathering. Upon closer inspection, you…

Ground Rules – Let’s kill a God #0

When it comes to killing a god, all bets are off, right? While that might be the case for your particular “deicide”, I wanted to lay down some ground rules…

Potion Ingredients 101 – Gotta Love the Liquid Stuff

Everyone enjoys a good brew. Most people think about a good mead or ale on a late night in the tavern with friends, but more discerning folk knows that the…

Scale the Wall – a vertical Battlefield

Take combat into a new direction with a vertical battlefield made from pegboard and a few slats.

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