BLACK SHARK ENTERPRISES

The PC's are victorious! They have taken the enemy ship. This little table is to help GM's with one of the questions that comes next ---> "I search the Captain's cabin; what do I find?" A golden pocket watch that runs backwards A small scrimshaw figurine of a mermaid A monogrammed silk handkerchief A small hourglass The ship's log book 1d6 nautical maps and charts A 3/4 full bottle of fine wine A 1/2 full bottle of aged whisky A monkey-fist throw rope A small, covered, oil la

In a previous post we examined some ways to add different kinds of treasures to the adventuring party's hoard. In this post we are going to look at some real treasures that are troublesome to the party in some way or another. As stated in the previous post, these suggestions are meant to be used infrequently to spice up and expand the description of treasures obtained by your RPG party. Treasure is supposed to be fun, so don't over-use these tricks. Even though treasure is su

Nearly every adventurer loves treasure. So much so that "kill the monster and take its loot" is the most common adventuring trope. Treasure is an expected part of almost every role-playing game. In games with more modern settings, treasure might be information or special equipment, but in old school fantasy rpg's, treasure meant coins, gems, jewelry, and magic items. After a while though, even the treasure can become boring if it always the same. . . . "The party finds X silv

Thousands of gaming enthusiasts are gathering this weekend in Indianopolis to celebrate Gen Con. I am one of the many who will NOT be attending Gen Con this year. While this makes me sad, I found something to lift my spirits a little and maybe it will lift yours, too. Gen Can't is a virtual convention for those who cannot make it to Gen Con. There are give-aways, contests, pictures, solo-gaming, and lots of fun for those who cannot make it to Indy this year. Here is where yo

I hope this helps move your day along. This is from a music festival held in Portsmouth NH. Think for a moment what it must be like to hear a ship with a crew of 200 or more singing men sailing your way. #video #dnd #pirates #shanty

It can be intimidating to try to run a role-playing game, especially if you and your friends are new to the hobby. Here are 5 basic tips for those new to running role-playing games that can help you over the rough patches of starting out. Following these tips will help you to become a better gamemaster no matter what game you play. Know the Rules and When to Use Them If you are running a game, then you must know the rules of the game. It seems No one expects perfection. It'

This post contains additional material for our supplement Tavern Workers. If you aren't familiar with it, please click on the link or the picture to become enlightened. We thank you for your support. If you are familiar with it, then here is some additional material that fits in with the text of that supplement. If you don't have the supplement, don't worry. You will be able to use all of the stuff below without having it. Enjoy and Happy Gaming! The Wharf Rats Here are the s

We all have those times when 1 or 2 players cancel out on game day. Everyone else can come, but you can't play w/o the others. Should you cancel the session? NO! Try playing a one-shot game instead. There are numerous one-shot rpg games available and many of them are free. Some of them take little to no time to learn and are a lot of fun. Below is a link to a list of short reviews that I do on these games. So check out this growing list and plan ahead for your next cancellati

During what is commonly referred to as the Golden Age of Piracy, the early 18th century, or "the Pirates of the Caribbean time", pirates were often armed. This is not surprising as they are criminals who take things by force. It may be, in fact, silly to think of them without weapons, as their weapons have become a part of their costume, so to speak. This is a short study of the common personal weapons that pirates most often used. Please understand that this is not meant