Imagine a massive army of twenty thousand professional soldiers. They have highly trained spearmen who can set up pike lines, … more…
world building
How Magic Changes the Economy
One thing about magic that a lot of people don’t think about is how much it costs to cast a … more…
October Updates
It’s the last Sunday of the Week, so it’s time for an update of how things are going for me … more…
Magic and Transportation
In many fantasy roleplaying games, there is some sort of teleportation spell. Dungeons and Dragons and Pathfinder had Dimension Door, … more…
Magic and Communication
For the next few weeks, I’m going to be talking about how magic changes things in your setting. This week, … more…
Laws and Punishment
There are many philosophies on punishment, but in medieval times, punishments were typically extremely harsh. Since prisons were (and are) … more…
September Update
Well, another day, another quarter. This year is flashing past me. I posted some goals for the quarter, so let’s … more…
Laws and Your Setting
Ned Cuthbert was the first person to steal a base in professional organized baseball in 1863 or 1865, depending on … more…
Police in Fantasy Settings
For hundreds of years, the police and the army were one and the same for most civilizations. They were charged … more…
Separation of Authority in Legal Systems
One of the the most famous introductions in the history of television is from Law and Order. This division of … more…