Nightmares of Mine
Klappentext: NIGHTMARES OF MINE
“…surely do I not dream.”
” For the most wild¸ yet most homely narrative which I am about to pen¸ I neither expect nor solicit belief. Mad indeed would I be to expect it¸ in a case where my very senses reject their own evidence. Yet¸ mad I am not – and very surely do I not dream”
– Edgar Allan Poe The Black Cat
Horror has been with us for as long as there have been stories. This book explores the ins and outs of what makes a great horror story and what it takes to make a great horror story into one of the most memorable role playing experiences you and your players will ever participate in. The basic content of this book is completely system independent (though guidelines for use with Rolemaster are provided).
Inside¸ you will find… ° Concepts and types of horror that can be used to tell a story ° How horror can work in any type of campaign: fantasy¸ historical¸ modern¸ or even sci-fi. ° How to incorporate horror into different styles of games. ° What makes horror different from normal role playing and how to adjust you GMing styles and playing styles to accomodate this special type of story. ° How to design horror scenarios that keep players on the edge of their seats. ° How to most effectively run a session that uses horror elements. ° How to weave horror scenarios into full-blown campaigns.
” Anyone who has ever considered adding a horror element to their game needs this book.”
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