This is a slightly edited compendium of the discussion thread “Techniques! Do we have a list of them?” on Story Games, started July 22, 2013 by Paulo “Warrior Monk” Rivas. He defines Techniques as all sort of procedures triggered by ritual phrases (which may vary from group to group) that are the basic tools for negotiating the shared fiction or getting everybody to the same page of it.
The role-playing techniques listed range from those very familiar, almost instinctive to most role-players, to advanced improvisation techniques, to techniques borrowed from Nordic-style Live Action Roleplaying (LARP) or from specific and sometimes obscure games. The ebook version is my holiday present to gamers, for convenience of reading and access; however, I want to make it clear that I am not the author of the material, which was compiled by members of the Story Games forum.
The .zip files are stored on Google Drive (direct link, should not require signup) and contain ebook, metadata and covers; just download, unzip, and add to your library.
- Ebook in .mobi format (for Kindle, Mobipocket Reader, etc.)
- Ebook in .ePub format (for Kobo Reader, Nook, iPad, etc.)
Let me know if you encounter any problems with the files, and happy holidays to everyone!
The Reef 