We return to the thoughts discussed in CharGen to look in more detail at randomized and point-based character creation systems, and explore some unusual solutions to their respective problems.

In which the verser confronts cold equations again.

Mark talked to us about Rewards. Now lets take a look at what we can do to correct poor roleplaying in our group.

A picture is worth a thousand words.

In which the verser adds warmth to some cold equations. This is partially a sequel to “Cities”.

We go back to mechanics, this time considering how rewards systems encourage and discourage different kinds of play.

Just how the heck do you get the party back on track when they’ve been hit with the laughter bug? Here’s something that works for me.

In which the verser visits the third-best of all possible worlds.