Traverse

Devlog

• Update (23-04-24)
  April 23, 2024 by A S Ember

  When updating how I treated language in the handbook, somehow I completely passed over 1) My language labels: "Major" and "Minor" 2) The "Bestial" language Both are egregious, even cruelly ignorant, a... Continue reading
• Updates (23-03-24)
  March 23, 2024 by A S Ember

  I was recently challenged for my application of real-world languages to my fantasy setting. By making Elvish correspond with this language and Dwarvish with that, my intent was to provide game masters... Continue reading
• Updates (04-03-24)
  March 04, 2024 by A S Ember

  I suppose it was inevitable that little things would be found immediately following a big update and release! For those who have purchased a handbook between the 23rd of February and today, the follow... Continue reading
• We're in Print!
  February 24, 2024 by A S Ember

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  After editing and releasing a new edition of Around the World in 80 Days early last year, to be printed on demand at an affordable price by KDP through Amazon, I thought, "Well, it's time for Traverse... Continue reading

  
• Setting-Neutral Edition
  February 06, 2023 by A S Ember

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  #setting-neutral, #setting neutral, #ttrpg

  One of the few appealing things about Dungeons & Dragons aside from its thriving community is its ubiquity, the understanding players have when picking it up, even for the first time, that lore invent... Continue reading
• Biological Determinism
  September 20, 2022 by A S Ember

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  Thanks to small changes to Dungeons & Dragons character creation that followed the announcement of their upcoming "edition", dialogue has been circulating regarding the concept of biological determini... Continue reading
• Traverse v. 3.0
  August 16, 2022 by A S Ember

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  Traverse 3.0 has just been released. This major update mainly tackles the issues discussed in my " Stereotypes in Fantasy Worldbuilding " post, so I encourage you to read that. In particular, these ch... Continue reading

  
• Stereotypes in Fantasy Worldbuilding
  August 14, 2022 by A S Ember

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  #racism, #cultural appropriation, #fantasy, #the priory of the orange tree, #worldbuilding, #ttrpg

  "The fictional lands of The Priory of the Orange Tree are inspired by events and legends from various parts of the world. None is intended as a faithful representation of any one country or culture at... Continue reading

  
• Cultural Appropriation in Western Fantasy
  March 26, 2022 by A S Ember

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  #ttrpg, #cultural appropriation, #wendigo, #western media, #fantasy, #rpg

  A friend of mine recently shared with me an interesting and enlightening article about the misuse and appropriation of the Wendigo, a figure from North American Indigenous mythology, in Western media... Continue reading

  
• Version 2.2
  August 16, 2021 by A S Ember

  Traverse Player's Handbook v. 2.2 has just been released. This significant update includes an appendix on Inclusivity, which provides examples of gameplay mechanics and characters to inspire players t... Continue reading

  
• Disabled Inclusivity
  July 05, 2021 by A S Ember

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  Hello, community! I am an able-bodied and privileged person. I am disabled by mental illness which holds me back from most employment, but due to a loving entrepreneurial partner I am able to make a m... Continue reading

  
• Traverse v. 2.0
  November 10, 2020 by A S Ember

  Traverse Player's Handbook v. 2.0 has just been released. This is an enormous update containing, in the text, a few essential mechanical changes and a whole slew of cosmetic and language adjustments... Continue reading