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Hi, guys, I was wondering about running MH in some sort of Nightmare Mode. As in any hard moves would be really insanely hard, dangerous, punitive and agressive. Any thoughts on that?

Was gearing up to run a game of Monsterhearts this week and ended up hacking it to get a new slant on some themes.

Originally shared by Dirk Detweiler Leichty

Was gearing up to run a game of Monsterhearts this week and ended up hacking it to get a new slant on some themes. Here it is: http://tenthousandmogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/MH-A.pdf

Started writing up a way to bring the MonsterHearts drama to that other PbtA game about teenagers navigating…

Started writing up a way to bring the MonsterHearts drama to that other PbtA game about teenagers navigating teenagerhood: Masks

First time MC here, and I’m looking for some feedback on a possible MH game I’d like to run.

I’m aiming for a story-driven episodic PbP campaign, probably focusing around a Chosen and her/his friends (or rivals). To accomplish this, I’m eschewing the end-of-season rule and will probably institute a milestone system of advancement to keep players from maxing out so quickly.

Why get rid of the end-of-season rule: My biggest complaint with the MH system is that it is such a character driven system yet it cramps any story by forcing the MC to wrap up any loose strings once a player achieves their fifth advancement. I’ve been in MH games where we as players try to find ways to delay advancements, because we don’t want our story to get wrapped up so quickly and so abruptly.

What do you all think? Is MH flexible enough to allow a more episodic story game, like Buffy The Vampire Slayer, or is it best used as a sandbox for player drama to organically unfold?

I’m starting a PbP on Tavern Keeper.

I’m starting a PbP on Tavern Keeper. I’d like at least 1-2 more folks, though I can take up to 4 or so more people, I think. If you’re interested, check it out:

https://www.tavern-keeper.com/campaign/1733/latest

We’ve got a Mortal and a Queen so far, and looking for more folks — the setting is a small town high school with a strong class divide.

https://www.tavern-keeper.com/campaign/1733/latest

I am contemplating more fully a Monsterhearts MU.

I am contemplating more fully a Monsterhearts MU. I think I would want a few more skins that are “mundane” in character, like the Mortal and the Queen — I think the contrast is helpful, especially when player interaction will be doing some of the heavy lifting.

I haven’t sat down to write skins, but I am considering maybe some sort of Jock skin, some sort of Rich Kid skin, and maybe some sort of Outsider skin.

The Jock might be designed to tell stories about how sometimes, being physically strong just isn’t enough.

The Rich Kid (maybe “The Entitled”) might have some move that gives her access to wealth — and much like the Jock, be designed for stories about how mortal wealth isn’t enough.

The Outsider I imagine as the geek or goth or pagan — the outcast — and they might have some moves and stories about learning the secrets.

I’m not sure, though. What do you all think?

I’m trying to find a place to play Monsterhearts play-by-post, since that fits better into my life, but I don’t even…

I’m trying to find a place to play Monsterhearts play-by-post, since that fits better into my life, but I don’t even really know where to start. Anyone know if there’s a clearinghouse for such games?

Now I KNOW that this could be useful! :)

Now I KNOW that this could be useful! 🙂

Now I KNOW that this could be useful! 🙂

Originally shared by Lee Barber

In the 80’s, you had to fight – for your right – to level up. Here is a list of slingshot targets, and a small Indiana town to blow up. Local rumors available upon request, donated Mello Yello…

Am I wrong in thinking that this could be useful for Monsterhearts? ;)

Am I wrong in thinking that this could be useful for Monsterhearts? 😉

Am I wrong in thinking that this could be useful for Monsterhearts? 😉

Originally shared by Lee Barber

2D20 name generation for an 80’s club/band, along with a generic shopping mall map. You can decide where the Waldenbooks is located 😉

See prior post for rules…

Category: Monsterhearts

Interesting thoughts on getting the best from the core skins.

Hi, guys, I was wondering about running MH in some sort of Nightmare Mode.