John Harper
So obsessively, nerdily stoked to be running Blades for the first time in a couple of weeks that I found myself writing opening titles to go with your (superbly chosen) theme song.
I found Furnace Room Lullaby powerfully cemented the themes and imagery of Blades in my head (my own imaginative bias is aural) – conjouring the sleek way the best contemporary TV series blend stylistic and genre elements to create something at once fresh and familiar. I suppose this was your intent!
All of which is to say the more cinematic touches and mechanics of this game are a real asset to the imagination – combining with shared narrative responsibility to be a real boon to newer GMs. Thank you.
This just about reads (aloud, breathlessly) in the time the song takes – so may well narrate at the table…
Enjoy!
Nicely done.
Ok, that’s weird – I’m also starting out running a Blades campaign in a couple of weeks, and yesterday I also hit on the idea of doing an opening narration over the top of that song.
Just checking, you’re not me, are you? 😉
Seriously though, I think it’s a great way to set the mood. I’ve done it before when introducing players to a new setting. Best of luck with yours!
James Hewitt Thanks me!