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I am looking into it and hope to have it solved shortly.

My apologies to all.

The latest issue of Role-playing Tips in now online - Generating Books.

The main article in this issue is a lenghty but interesting read into what books actually are, how they evolved and then concludes the discussion with a random generation system to create books and provides some samples.

In the reader tips the item about wall banners is interesting and includes links to pictures of the tip put into action.

CONTENTS:
–> A Brief Word From Johnn

–> This Week’s Tips:
1. What Are Books?
2. Book Contents And Collections
3. Creating Books
4. For Your Consideration - Book Examples

–> Readers’ Tips Of The Week:
1. Getting Sessions Started
From: Alex Santos
2. Tip For Reducing Table Chatter
From: Mark S Hoffman
3. Have Your Minis Ready
From: Ken Jelinek
4. Wall Banners
From: Joe Kelly

You can read it online here.

If you don’t already subscribe I would recommend it, you can do that here.

Not every role-playing encounter needs to be serious and using a drunk can give you that change of pace. Be sure to make it a memorable experience though, slur your words when you speak, get up and stagger around the table and make large arm motions when you talk. This a great opportunity to ‘ham it up’ in front of your group and may just be what’s needed to break the string of serious sessions.

So, what can you do with a drunk?

- Have him stagger into the group spilling the contents of that big bag of gold coins they’re bringing back from the local dungeon.
- Have her stumble over to the party while at their local “watering hole” and ask for money.

Or you can use them to affect the group a bit more directly:

- The drunk could be a Mercenary between jobs and blowing off a bit of steam and pay decides to pick a fight with one of the party members.
- You can borrow a scene right out of the movies, “Corbin, sure I know a Corbin. He’s sitting right over there.”

Got an idea for the drunk? I’d love to hear about it.

May your dice roll well.

Be sure to check out these additional encounter ideas