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Tacitus Publishing Building new worlds one word at a time! James Austin is The Founder/El Presidente/Evil Editor of Tacitus Publishing. And Batman.

He is responsible for "The Not-So-Critical Critic", "The Quick Of It", and every other post you see on this site. He enjoys role playing (games), video games, writing, art, and activities involving ninjas. He wears very sensible shoes, and is right about everything. In his spare time, he works five other jobs, but dreams of world domination. Shawn Kummelman is a resident author, and is responsible

for "Blu-ray or Bust", "SKumm's Thoughts", and the occasional Hollywood rant. He enjoys anything concerning films, print media, and creating insults involving mothers, harsh language, and anything even remotely vulgar. In his spare time, he raises children, but dreams of one day owning a midget farm...where he dresses them all like Batman.

Character FailureShould failure make the story worse—or more interesting?
08/31/2026

Character Failure

Should failure make the story worse—or more interesting?

What Would You Pack?Three Days into the ForestThe road ends here. Ahead lies three days of cold, wet, almost entirely un...
08/31/2026

What Would You Pack?
Three Days into the Forest

The road ends here. Ahead lies three days of cold, wet, almost entirely unmapped forest. Food, water, weapons, and basic camping gear are already covered, but you can carry one more specialized item: 50 feet of rope, a compact woodworker's kit, a waterproof map case with blank parchment, or a small iron cooking pot. What are you bringing?

Favorite Character BuildForget strongest. What was the most FUN character you ever built?
08/28/2026

Favorite Character Build

Forget strongest. What was the most FUN character you ever built?

Five Minutes Before TroubleWhat Do You Notice First?The festival is in full swing. Music. Food stalls. Children weaving ...
08/28/2026

Five Minutes Before Trouble
What Do You Notice First?

The festival is in full swing. Music. Food stalls. Children weaving between tents. Mounted competitions begin within the hour. Everything seems normal except these details: a horse has slipped its tether, a masked stranger watches the judges, a child cries beside an empty wagon, a merchant has abandoned his stall, and someone removed the clapper from the alarm bell. You have five minutes. What do you investigate first?

Best First SessionWhat needs to happen in Session One to hook you?
08/27/2026

Best First Session

What needs to happen in Session One to hook you?

On the BorderWhose Law Is This?Cassian lands meet an old province once ruled by the Aerdalian Empire, and both peoples s...
08/27/2026

On the Border
Whose Law Is This?

Cassian lands meet an old province once ruled by the Aerdalian Empire, and both peoples still carry very different ideas of law. At a border market, a Cassian family claims an agreement was properly witnessed according to their custom. An Aerdalian magistrate says it has no standing under imperial law. Both are correct by their own traditions. The merchant caught between them turns to your party. Whose law should apply?

Into the StorySandbox or plotted campaign? Which keeps you coming back?
08/26/2026

Into the Story

Sandbox or plotted campaign? Which keeps you coming back?

The Wrong MonsterIt Wasn't Hunting ThemThree villagers are missing. Huge tracks circle the settlement, and everyone blam...
08/26/2026

The Wrong Monster
It Wasn't Hunting Them

Three villagers are missing. Huge tracks circle the settlement, and everyone blames the creature living near the old quarry. You find it before sunset, a massive, scarred, and dangerous-looking beast. It also appears terrified. It keeps watching the quarry. Then you realize the tracks around the village were not made while hunting. What frightened this creature enough to seek safety near humans?

Maps Lead the WayDo you want the whole campaign map when sitting down to play or only what your character knows?
08/25/2026

Maps Lead the Way

Do you want the whole campaign map when sitting down to play or only what your character knows?

A Small KindnessSomebody Left This for YouFar from any village, you find a mountain shelter stocked with dry firewood, g...
08/25/2026

A Small Kindness
Somebody Left This for You

Far from any village, you find a mountain shelter stocked with dry firewood, grain, blankets, and kindling. Beside them is a simple note: Use what you need. Leave something for the next traveler.

Nobody would know if you took everything. Nobody will reward you for leaving anything. Yet travelers have kept the shelter stocked for decades. What does your character leave behind?

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