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Running Horror Games

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In which we talk about running horror games. Our perspectives on what it takes to make a really good horror game, some useful tools and tips, and things to watch out for.

- Horror Scenes vs Horror Campaigns

- Laying the Groundwork / Player Buy-In

- What *is* a "Horror Game"?

- Be Up-Front, or Count on Players to Pick Up Your Cues

- Table Atmosphere: Focus, Lighting, Ambience, Audio

- The Uncanny vs. The "Powerful"

- Just a Bit "Off"

- Investigation & Mystery: More Questions Than Answers

- To D&D or Not to D&D: That Is The Question (or, "Choose the Right System For Your Group")

- Description: Technique, Tone, and Delivery

- Recap

  continue reading

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Manage episode 217130120 series 1936212
Content provided by Jared Shoemaker and The Table Dragon. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jared Shoemaker and The Table Dragon or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

In which we talk about running horror games. Our perspectives on what it takes to make a really good horror game, some useful tools and tips, and things to watch out for.

- Horror Scenes vs Horror Campaigns

- Laying the Groundwork / Player Buy-In

- What *is* a "Horror Game"?

- Be Up-Front, or Count on Players to Pick Up Your Cues

- Table Atmosphere: Focus, Lighting, Ambience, Audio

- The Uncanny vs. The "Powerful"

- Just a Bit "Off"

- Investigation & Mystery: More Questions Than Answers

- To D&D or Not to D&D: That Is The Question (or, "Choose the Right System For Your Group")

- Description: Technique, Tone, and Delivery

- Recap

  continue reading

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