Fudge Fountain has moved to fudgefountain.zumppe.net

Fudge Fountain has moved to a new site. Why you ask? Rather simple, because it makes it better for me to write articles. It fits better into my workflow, and as a side bonus it's hosted on my own server.

The new site is fudgefountain.zumppe.net

I'm not changing the name of this blog, and I have moved all old posts there that matter to me to the new site.

So what is my workflow you ask? I wrote a post about it in the new site

Fudge Familiars

Introduction

This article is part of the series where I share parts of my home-brew RPG - Rope - converted to Fudge (of course). I'm doing this to push myself to actually get the conversion done, so I can start running it again in earnest :).

This is a port from my RPG I created before finding Fudge, and has not been tested. If you do use it, I would love to get some feedback on this!

This system uses the Spell Crafting and Item Crating rules from my previous posts. I recommend reading them first to understand the actual Item Crafting mechanic.

Familiars are a staple in most high-magic systems. My intention is to make the familiar a key part of a character; the familiar is ever-present, needs care and/or attention, and is not a tool that is used only when convenient. Therefore, I chose to bind the well-being of the familiar to the keeper, and vice versa. This will also allow clever non-magic using Characters to utilize this potential weakness.

A familiar is a small magical creature bound to a keeper. Depending on the setting a familiar can look like a normal animal, or might be a different kind. In some settings familiars are actually spirits. Whatever shape familiars take, these rules remain the same.

Sky Pirates of Doom World

Introduction

This setting was created when we were playing Fudge on the #fudge IRC channel, some 10 years ago. We wanted to try a new setting but nobody had any ideas. So we decided to generate one by using the Seventh Sanctum generators.

For the setting I would recommend using the Story Generator or the Quick Story Idea Generator or the Quick Story Theme Generator. Then generate a bunch of ideas and pick the one that inspires you. For Sky Pirates of Doom World I got these:

The initial Quick Story Idea was

The theme of this story: metaphorical conspiracy. The main characters: misguided inventor and unpredictable sailor. The start of the story: apocalyptic event. The end of the story: premonition.

I also used the Quick Story Theme Generator and one of the results was

Setting: pirate/cyberpunk. Theme: loss-of-technology

Here I took the main characters to present the player characters. Inventors and misguided sailors: Sounds like mad scientists and pirates to me! The start of the story is going to be the setting. So a Post-apocalyptic world with pirates and mad scientists. Hmm that sounds like steam punk to me! Combine that with the cyberpunk/pirate setting and the loss of technology and we have Sky Pirates of Doom World!

In the spirit of this system all characters were also based on randomly generated descriptions and names, and we used Fudge on the Fly.

I found this process to be quite inspirational and I am going to use it again. In fact it was so powerful that I have remembered the setting for 10 years even though we never actually did play the game. Perhaps I'll use this for my next Fudge Game! If you do use this method, please let me know!

But now, without further ado, let me present:

Doom World

Doom world is a cyber-diesel-punk setting where the world was cracked into asteroids floating in air. It happened so long ago that no-one anymore knows of the time before that. Since then humanity has learned to cope. People live on these asteroids floating in air, yet somehow the planet remains separate. Think treasure planet meets drifting dragons meets cyberpunk.

Detailed Combat rules for Fudge

Introduction

This article is part of the series where I share parts of my home-brew RPG - Rope - converted to Fudge (of course). I'm doing this to push myself to actually get the conversion done, so I can start running it again in earnest :).

As this is a port from my RPG I created before finding Fudge, and has not been tested a lot. I would love to get some feedback on this!

Fudge core rules introduce 3 ways to do combat: Story Elements, Simultaneous Combat and Alternating Combat. All these are quite generic and lack a bit of crunch and tactical elements that many other RPG systems provide. These rules resemble Alternating combat the most, and aim to provide the option for GMs who prefer a bit more detail in combat, with special moves and potentially multiple actions etc.

Item Crafting - Creating magical items in Fudge

Introduction

This article is part of the series where I share parts of my home-brew RPG - Rope - converted to Fudge (of course). I'm doing this to push myself to actually get the conversion done, so I can start running it again in earnest :).

As this is a port from my RPG I created before finding Fudge, and has not been tested a lot. I would love to get some feedback on this!

This system uses the Fudge Tasks and Spell Crafting from my previous posts. I recommend reading them first to understand the actual Item Crafting mechanic.

More Options to Fudge on the Fly

Introduction

This is a short one, it's basically a small adjustment to Fudge on the Fly Option #2. It's all based on Fudge on the Fly by Rob Donoghue and I will assume that you are familiar with it. If you are not familiar with it, please read the article on the wayback machine from this link.

I also use Option #1: Stats, and will extend Option 3 to them too.

Skill Training for Fudge

Introduction

This article is part of a new series where I share parts of my home-brew RPG - Rope - converted to Fudge (of course). I'm doing this to push myself to actually get the conversion done, so I can start running it again in earnest :).

As this is a port from my RPG I created before finding Fudge, and has not been tested a lot. I would love to get some feedback on this!

Often Characters find themselves having down time, either being between sessions or else are waiting on their journey to come to an end, etc. When there is nothing else to do characters can spend this time in training. Characters might also want to learn new skills and will go out of their way to seek out masters of certain rare skills and petition the masters to teach them.

All of that is covered in this article.

Fudge Shape-shifting

Introduction

These rules build on Fudge Tasks and A new damage system for Fudge I assume that the reader has read these article first.

This article is part of a new series where I share parts of my home-brew RPG - Rope - converted to Fudge (of course). I'm doing this to push myself to actually get the conversion done, so I can start running it again in earnest :).

As this is a port from my RPG I created before finding Fudge, and has not been tested a lot. I would love to get some feedback on this!

These shape-shifting rules apply to both voluntary and involuntary shape-shifting. The only difference is the trigger. In case of involuntary (like that of a Werewolf at full moon) the Character can try to resist the shape-shift but if they fail then these shape-changing rules apply.

Sisu

Introduction

This is the fourth and final article I had planned for the Fudge Compendium. I actually wrote it to be a Fudge conversion of the Nature attribute in the Mouse Guard RPG. Here I present it as a generic system that can be used as a replacement of using a fudge point to take a +4 on dice for an unopposed roll.

Sisu is a Finnish concept described as stoic determination, tenacity of purpose, grit, bravery, resilience,[1][2] and hardiness[3][4] and is held by Finns themselves to express their national character. It is generally considered not to have a literal equivalent in English.

—“Sisu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.” May. 1st 2020 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sisu

Sisu is a bit different from the other regular attributes. It measures how well the character can overcome obstacles and persevere in the face of hardship. It also measures how well the character can handle mental strain and recovery of said strain. The less Sisu he has the more meek he becomes and will be more likely to crumble beneath the strain that is life.

The Moon Spear - A Fudge Fantasy Adventure

Introduction

This is my third Fudge Compendium article. This adventure is based on a dream I had quite a while ago. When I woke up I promptly made enough notes to write his adventure.

In the dream I was trying to find a spear called the Moon Spear. It was some sort of “trust in god type of thing” and one of the obstacles was to select the correct spear among multiple ones. I think I was inspired by some movies. If the spear was picked correctly some sort of hidden place would open up. The hidden place contained a cloth bundle containing several items. To make things harder, only a child could pick the correct spear in moonlight. Once the correct choice was made, some prayer resulted in the spear appearing. With the spear comes the shadow guard, an army of fierce spirit warriors, only visible in the moonlight. This is also clearly inspired by books and movies.

Meanwhile some bad dude had come before, but had failed to identify the correct spear, and left with what he thought was the moon spear. This is when I woke up. In order to create functioning adventure, I had to add things not in the dream. Remember it was a dream, so you should feel free to make some changes for it to fit your world.

I have also on purpose not included any maps or charts but instead verbal descriptions of places in order to make it easier for you to insert this into your game world.

Spell Crafting - A new Spell Casting mechanic for Fudge

Foreword

This is the second article that was supposed to be published in the Fudge Compendium. This system uses the Fudge Tasks from my previous post. I recommend reading that first to understand the actual Spell Crafting mechanic.

Yet another Magic system for Fudge? Yes, indeed. This is an open system like the Example Magic system of the Fudge SRD however it is a bit more formalized and predictable, and allows the players to also design spells and not rely only on the GM. This system also introduces 3 sources of magic, to give a bit of flavor.

Introduction

Magic in Spell Crafting falls into 3 realms: Divine Magic, Spiritual Magic and Sorcery. Divine Magic is practiced by Priests, Spiritual Magic is practiced by Animists, and Sorcery is practiced by Wizards. Unlike many other systems, Spell Crafting does not use any kind of spell lists nor even ready-made spells, instead it is up to the player (and the GM) to invent the spells. It is intended that the player will only need to know what they wish the spell to do. It is the GM who provides the mechanics of the spell i.e. how many points it will cost, etc. The player is free to provide flavor i.e. what it looks like when the spell is cast.

Fudge Tasks

Foreword

While this is not officially one of the articles that was sent for the Fudge Compendium it is the core rules of one of the mechanics for my next post. Meanwhile enjoy this generic system for dealing with lengthy actions.

Introduction - Anatomy of a Task

A task is a skill resolution that takes more than one turn. Some examples are creating artwork, casting a spell, research, picking locks and more. The GM assigns a Task Value and a Task Turn along with a Task Difficulty to the task, and the character will try to gain enough Task Points to complete the task. Every Task Turn the character can gain more Task Points.

A new damage system for Fudge

Introduction

This is my first article that was meant for the Fudge Compendium. Hope you like it!

This system for tracking damage is based on the damage system used in The Storytellin System, by White Wolf, Inc. It has been modified to work with Fudge and to give more flavour to Fudge Games.

Reviving the Fountain

Greetings dear reader,

I have decided to revive this blog and start sharing with the community some of the Fudge stuff I have written, and builds I have made. I'll probably also share some adventures I have written.

The first posts will be the 4 articles I had prepared for the Fudge Compendium that never happened. At least this way I get to share my articles. If you wrote an article to the compendium and want it published here, I'm more than happy to publish it under your name. It would be a huge shame if we lost all those great articles!

Hope you enjoy what I share. Feedback always welcome!

HOW NOW, BROWN FUDGE COW?

Greetings, Friends of Fudge! Here is the much anticipated, and much delayed, update of our Fudge RPG Compendium 2016 (FRC2016) e-book project.

THE GOOD

The drive for submissions was a critical Success! We have a solid setting, monsters to populate it, adventure ideas to run, builds/rules to play all it by, and lots of cool articles useful for the curious non-gamer, newbie & veteran players, and gamemasters alike. Whew!

Much thanks to those who took the time to contribute and participate. Your work will highlight... 1) Fudge's power and flexibility in creating role playing games, 2) provide a complete starting point for new gamers in learning and playing RPGs, and 3) encourage & inspire other Fellow Fudge Fans to write & design their own game!

THE BAD

1. Alas, the editing is slow going, due to Real Life Demands and limited number of editors (Mike, Ann, and Terrible me). We are calling for volunteers for more editing and layouting help. Artists and art work are still needed.

***Thusly, we will need to move the publication to November or December this year.***

2. The FRC2016 will be in PDF form and distributed via normal channels, Drivethru, RPGnow, etc. So... my plans for e-book domination (to make it available to the mainstream of society and available in different formats) must be pushed back to next year. Ugh!

THE UGLY

i.e. The Details!

Contributors will be receiving the "paperwork" in a few days, that will allow his/her submission to be published in the FRC2016 e-book. This project is for the fans and made by the fans of Fudge RPG and we want to get it right. We will be adopting Grey Ghosts' "Publishing Contract Contribution to a Larger Work" that made Fudge 10th Anniversary Edition possible.

What else? Hmm. Any questions, comments, and suggestions are welcome, either thru the Fudge Facebook page or thru email - fudgebobdicepants <at> gmail <dot> com. :-)

P.S. Please share this update. Thanks! :)

The State of the Compendium

Alas! Only 7 days left until the submission deadline!

As of now, we have some games (about pirates, robots, the fall-out. etc...) - but we want more!

Lots of articles, from how to run Fudge to new things you could add to your game.

Zero/ziltch/no artwork or fiction submissions at all. That means I'll either draw or make stuff up *yikes* or get stock images *sigh*. Please don't let the reading/gaming public suffer through this - send me some creative help please.

And... we have tons of Appedices!?! Everything and anything that could be put there, will be there - for easy reference. SRD. OGL, conversions, links, Traits, Weapons, Armor, Spells, Goods, etc...

With all that, I am happy with the progress and development of the Fudge Compendium. Next up will be the real work... getting this idea published! :D

So, if you have a contribution to this project, send them in at fudgebobdicepants (at) gmail (dot) com on or before July 31, 2016. More details here...

The Compendium Time-Shifts!?!

... Or Shifts-Time?!?

Hello, Fudge-folks!

We've extended the deadline for the Fudge Compendium 2016 e-book project. Send your submissions on or before July 31, 2016, please.

This is to allow our contributors more time to finish up their work/requirements and to accomodate those who heard about it late.

After that, we will have Two Whole Months to make this book go Superbly-Terrible or Terribly-Superb!

Keep spreading the word and join the ruckus! Share, share, share everywhere, please. This will make or break the Known Universes, so.. Let's Roll!

P.S. What I'd really like is a campaign setting, genre spawning. A full adventure module too. But, must of all... Fiction! Content! Story! All in Fudge Terms!!!  :-D

(All of the above will draw readers in, thinking they have a weird rural conspiracy bake-off novel in hand. Then, BOOM, they hafta play this darn Fudgey thing too! Sneaky, right?)

Is that an Ent-Mimic? Yikes!

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Free RPG Day Now & Forever!

Free RPG Day is over BUT why should it be over?!?

Make your own Role-Playing Game and release it to the Whole Wide World!

Yep, designing an RPG is going to be difficult, frustrating, and readers might think it really stinks.

YET it will also be challenging, exhilarating, and your Mom is _guaranteed_ to love it!

Here's *one* way to do it:

1. Design a Fudge RPG game.

Here are some useful links:

* The Fudge SRD itself!
http://www.fudgerpg.com/22-fudge-publishing/publishing-resources/39-fudge-srd.html

* Use Rob Lang's "How to write a free RPG" as your guide
http://www.thefreerpgblog.com/2011/11/how-to-write-free-rpg-prologue.html

* Ask questions here or at the Fudge Community website or at Google+

2. Submit it for the Compendium E-book.

* Check it out here:
http://fudgefountain.blogspot.com/2016/06/welcome-to-compendium.html

3. Once accepted, your dream game can be available in most formats, nearly anywhere, and all year round! 

So, why not, coconut? :-D

P.S. BTW, Father's Day and Free RPG Day do mix well together... just another obscure reason to get your RPG out there. ;-)

A Good and Free RPG Design Guide

Hello, Friends of Free and Open RPGs!

One of the best guides in designing a role-playing game is Rob Lang's How to Write a Free RPG. I especially like Chapter 6 Organization where it outlines a useful structure of everything you'll need to produced a finished game.

Sections include:

Front CoverContents PageThank you / Version / DedicationIntroductionCharacter CreationMechanicsSettingGamemaster SectionAppendixBack Cover
It also has a short section on Layout.

If you're just starting in designing RPGs (free or otherwise) or want to include your game in the The Fudge RPG Compendium 2016, check out Rob's guide here. :)



--fudgebob
#frc2016, #freerpgs, #fudgerpg

Welcome to the Compendium...

The Fudge RPG Compendium 2016 (frc2016) BEGINS!

Welcome, Fellow Fudge RPG Fans!

You're all invited in contributing your games, articles, stories, artwork, and other Fudge RPG goodies into one published volume, a free e-book!

This is where old and new fans can enjoy good Fudge RPG stuff (from past & present) in online and in printable form.

Submissions will be accepted starting June 1st until June 30th of 2016. The e-book itself will be published by October 1, 2016.

Share the #fudgerpg love, baby! ^_^

Submission Guidelines:

By submitting your work, you're giving me, Jonathan Susara a.k.a. Fudgebob Dicepants,  permission to edit print, and publish your submission in a free e-book called "The Fudge RPG Compendium, 2016 Edition" AND to host them here at FudgeFountain.blogspot.com, for easy online viewing and/or download.

Each submission must be unpublished and an original work. Everything that gets published will always belong to the author, artist, or designer.

Submit your work to fudgebobdicepants<at>gmail<dot>com

If you're submitting a Fudge RPG based game (or parts of it, like Setting, Character Generation, etc), it has to have the Open Gaming Licence (OGL) included and Section 15  properly filled out. Check out Fudge and the Open Game License http://fudgerpg.com/about/about-fudge/fudge-ogl-requirements.html Fudge and the Open Game License http://fudgerpg.com/about/about-fudge/fudge-ogl-requirements.html

If it's an Fudge RPG inspired artwork or story, it must have a valid free and open licence - like Creative Commons, BSD License, the GNULGPL, or the GNU GPL.

Feel free to send comments and suggestions to the email address above.