Welcome to The Editor's Wastebasket - a site dedicated to tabletop RPGs and a broad range of systems. I started this site when I was a prolific player of Palladium Books' games, the Rifts RPG in particular. Post-college, I played a mix of Palladium games and Dungeons & Dragons, Revised 3rd Edition (aka D&D 3.5). After that, things became a bit murky as I sought other systems and, in some cases, write some of my own titles (you should check out Apokalyptic Publishing if you're so inclined).

A Forever GM, I have been running all things Savage Worlds since 2008, with my gateway drug being 50 Fathoms (because who doesn't enjoy a great pirate-themed roleplaying game?). Since then, I've also played and run games using TinyD6 (Gallant Knight Games), AGE System (Green Ronin Games), and now spend my game planning time either running some of my favorite old settings using a new system (such as Dragonstar for D&D 3.5, but run using Savage Worlds: Adventure Edition and the updated Fantasy Companion) or cobbling together epic high fantasy adventures in my own setting (coming "soon" from Apokalyptic Publishing).

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Archetypes

Charlatan

Consultants, private detectives, and con-men - this archetype could be any one of them in their role of protecting humans from evil supernatural forces. This archetype for the Hunter War mini-setting is presented as a Seasoned Savage Worlds character.
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Sword Bearer

Chosen wielders of powerful ancient artifacts, these stalwart individuals carry on a legacy of war against The Dark. This archetype was designed for Nightbane using Savage Worlds.

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Arcane Detective

An arcane detective solves crimes and helps people. This archetype for the Hunter War mini-setting is presented as a Seasoned Savage Worlds character.

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Spook

Many of the government agents who witnessed the Dark Day invasion went underground before they could be killed or replaced to fight a secret war. This Seasoned archetype was designed for Nightbane using the Savage Worlds system.

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The Hunter War

A Savage Worlds mini-setting inspired by The Dresden Files novels by Jim Butcher and the Supernatural TV series. Set in a haunted version of the Pacific Northwest, this setting serves as the backdrop for an upcoming action horror adventure I intend to run.

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Shadow Warlock

These enigmatic humans can wield both the innate talents of the Nightbane and arcane knowledge in their personal war against the Nightlords. This Seasoned archetype was designed for Nightbane using the Savage Worlds system.

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Unification Missionary

In the Dragonstar universe, Unification Missionaries get to know the people of the Outlands to expand the influence of the Church of Unification. They are presented here as a Seasoned archetype using the Savage Worlds system.

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Human Sorcerer

A modern-day wizard and knowledge-seeker, these individuals are, often unwittingly, drawn into the Hidden War. This Seasoned archetype was designed for Nightbane using the Savage Worlds system.

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RES Trailblazer

In the Dragonstar universe, RES Trailblazers work with the Royal Expeditionary Service to explore and expand the borders of the dragon empire. They are presented here as a Seasoned archetype using the Savage Worlds system.

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Human Psychic

Whether by government experimentation or just plain luck (whether its good or bad remains to be answered), these characters have mental abilities far beyond normal humans. This Seasoned archetype was designed for Nightbane using the Savage Worlds system.

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Psion

In the Dragonstar universe, Psions are individuals who were naturally-gifted with psychic powers. They are presented here as a Seasoned archetype using the Savage Worlds system.

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Human Mystic

Magic users of a more spiritual or cosmic nature are more common since Dark Day. And they are just as necessary in the Hidden War. This Seasoned archetype was designed for Nightbane using the Savage Worlds system.

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Noetic Warrior

In the Dragonstar universe, Noetic Warriors were trained to use their psychic powers by the Noetic Order. How they use those powers after their training and service is complete is up to them. They are presented here as a Seasoned archetype using the Savage Worlds system.

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Arcane Background: Psions

The Savage Worlds Fantasy Companion greatly expanded the existing Arcane Backgrounds. This is my take on a fantasy arcane background for psions.

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Geo-Immortal

An immortal whose life force is inexorably linked to the mystical energies which flow on Earth. This Seasoned archetype was designed for Nightbane using the Savage Worlds system.

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Negotiator

In the Dragonstar universe, Negotiators make their fortune not with gun or magic but with a sharp tongue and sharper wit. They are presented here as a Seasoned archetype using the Savage Worlds system.

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Nightbane Warrior

A foot soldier in the Hidden War with the Nightlords. This Seasoned archetype was designed for Nightbane using the Savage Worlds system.

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Mechanist

In the Dragonstar universe, Mechanists help keep the technology used in all walks of life running. They are presented here as a Seasoned archetype using the Savage Worlds system.

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Nightbane Sorcerer

A Nightbane wielding ancient magical knowledge alongside their enigmatic innate powers. This Seasoned archetype was designed for Nightbane using the Savage Worlds system.

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Infowarrior

In the Dragonstar universe, Infowarriors deal in the unspoken currency of the Dragon Empire - information and data. They are presented here as a Seasoned archetype using the Savage Worlds system.

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Nightbane Neophyte

A newly Become Nightbane is a teenager and a force to be reckoned with. This Seasoned archetype was designed for Nightbane using the Savage Worlds system.

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Example Nightbane Talents

I've cobbled together some Nightbane Talents from the core RPG book and Dark Designs and expressed them as Super Powers using the Savage Worlds Super Powers Companion.

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Imperial Arcanist

In the Dragonstar universe, Imperial Arcanists are members of the Imperial Society of the Arcane and further the traditions and research of magic throughout the dragon's empire. They are presented here as a Seasoned archetype using the Savage Worlds system.

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Savage Nightbane

This translation of the Nightbane RPG setting (by Palladium Books) using the Savage Worlds system and Super Powers Companion will be the basis for an upcoming campaign.

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Dragon Slayer

In the Dragonstar universe, Dragon Slayers are hardy (and likely unbalanced) warriors who commit the ultimate crime within the Empire of Qesemet. They are presented here as a Seasoned archetype using the Savage Worlds system.