The Stochastic Game

Ramblings of General Geekery

Page Inflation in TTRPG Rulebooks

I never planned to become a TTRPG collector but, you know, it kinda just happened. I started looking on eBay for the games I used to play as a kid, and then I wanted to have a look at the previous editions of games I’m interested in, and then I’d hear about this or that old supplement or scenario that’s “worth checking out” and then… well frankly, OCD kicked in and I wanted to see all the books nicely lined up on the shelf.

But then I realized what I think most of you already know: books get fatter as new editions get released. How much fatter? Well, I’m glad you asked, because that means it’s spreadsheet time!

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Meanwhile, Captain Picard negotiates with a colonist who is profusely sweating, scratching his neck, and telling the Enterprise to go away, they don’t need their help. We can see a dead body behind him, and someone on fire running by.

Counsellor Troi: “He is hiding something”

YEAH NO SHIT DEANNA

I'm going to call her "Counsellor Obvious" from now on.

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Okay obviously I’m, like, 40 years late on this, but shit! Tasha Yar! One of my favourite Next Generation characters! Oh Armus, you absolute sadistic bastard.

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My favourite TTRPG classes:

  1. Wait, I have AN IDEA!
  2. I just hit it with my sword
  3. <SHENANIGANS>
  4. Hold on I’m optimizing my spreadsheet
  5. And now I’ll pass the spotlight to <PLAYER>

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Okay then, 10 randomly remembered bands I’ve seen live:

  • Muse
  • The Police
  • Master Boot Record
  • Queens of the Stone Age
  • Carpenter Brut
  • The Mars Volta
  • King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
  • The Vincent Black Shadow
  • Animals As Leaders
  • The Raconteurs

I’ve also played live plenty of times as part of various bands!

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Happy ChaosiumCon UK for those of you going! I wish I could be there!

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