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Category: Ironsworn

The statistics of Progress in Ironsworn scene challenges

21 Jan, 201922 Jan, 2019 ~ Marx Shepherd ~ Leave a comment

In which I discuss the probability of Progress, Progress Moves and Challenge Rank in the context of Scene Challenges.

Basic probability in Ironsworn

10 Jan, 201911 Jan, 2019 ~ Marx Shepherd ~ 3 Comments

In which I discuss basic probability in Ironsworn RPG, and the "fail forward" principle in games in general.

A Thrall of Lostwater, XI

9 Jan, 20199 Jan, 2019 ~ Marx Shepherd ~ 4 Comments

In which Kilda is made to break the news of Rhian's death to her niece, Nadira, who violently turns on her.

Combat in Ironsworn

2 Jan, 2019 ~ Marx Shepherd ~ 4 Comments

In which I discuss what I like and dislike about the combat system in Ironsworn, and what I'm going to do to adapt my play style to this.

A Thrall of Lostwater, Kilda

2 Jan, 20193 Jan, 2019 ~ Marx Shepherd

Character sheet for Kilda, Thrall of Lostwater. This is not necessarily up-to-date.

A Thrall of Lostwater, VIII

2 Jan, 20193 Jan, 2019 ~ Marx Shepherd ~ Leave a comment

In which Rhian teaches Kilda a strange ritual, with unexpected outcomes, and Kilda defends herself against an attack from a Broken watchman.

A Thrall of Lostwater, VII

30 Dec, 20182 Jan, 2019 ~ Marx Shepherd ~ Leave a comment

In which Kilda tries to persuade the circle of thralls to assist in her plan, and goes to visit Rhian, a herbalist.

A Thrall of Lostwater, VI

26 Dec, 20182 Jan, 2019 ~ Marx Shepherd ~ Leave a comment

In which Kilda returns to the circle, climbs a longhouse and scores a Pyrrhic victory against Talan.

A Thrall of Lostwater, V

24 Dec, 20182 Jan, 2019 ~ Marx Shepherd ~ 2 Comments

In which Kilda travels back from Kendi felling to the circle, facing a troublesome journey through the dark

A Thrall of Lostwater, IV

18 Dec, 20182 Jan, 2019 ~ Marx Shepherd ~ 2 Comments

In which Kilda and Nia travel to the Kendi felling, where Kilda fights their chiefling to prove her worth, and the two of them sojourn and plan their next move.

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