⚖️The Seven Domains of Sylva
— Tranquility, the Gloom & Spiritual Corruption How Kingsmark's seven Domain Ratings work, why Blessed places can exist within Cursed...
John Alan Martinson
John Alan Martinson has been playing tabletop role-playing games since the early 1990s, primarily as a Shadowrun Game Master. An independent author, game designer, and lifelong enthusiast of fantasy fiction, he spent years developing 👑Kingsmark and its original dice system, ⭐Jack's Cinematic d12 (JCd12) . His ambition was to create a heroic fantasy TTRPG featuring exciting tactical combat, meaningful character development, and realistic consequences without unnecessary mechanical complexity.
▶️Combat Round Sequence in 👑Kingsmark
— Initiative, Action Points & Turn Order Learn how combat rounds work in Kingsmark, including d12 Initiative rolls, Action Point...
▶️Action Scenes & Combat Rules
— Initiative, Action Points & Creative Actions How Initiative, Combat Turns, Swift Actions, Starring Actions, movement, and tactical interruptions work...
✨Spellcasting in Kingsmark
How Magic, Power Levels, and Mental Drain Work Learn the Kingsmark RPG spellcasting rules, including d12 Spellcasting Tests, supernatural resistance,...
🕊Favor Points in Kingsmark
How to Earn, Spend, and Use Divine Providence Learn how Kingsmark's Favor system rewards heroic actions, improves failed dice rolls,...
💥Damage & Defense in 👑Kingsmark
Wounds, Armor, and Mental Trauma Explained How Damage Levels, Armor Ratings, Physical Wounds, Mental Trauma, and R.A.D. work in Kingsmark's...
⚒Skills in Kingsmark
How to Make a Skill Test In Kingsmark, a character's abilities are shaped by three interconnected systems: 💪Attributes, 🌈Attribute PRISMs,...
🧠What IQ Do You Need to Be a Kingsmark Game Master?
Is Kingsmark too complicated, or is investing in learning a more realistic RPG Part of the Fun? By John Alan...
💲Make Money with Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Why Tabletop Role-Playing Games May Be One of Entertainment’s Most Undervalued Investments Tabletop Role-Playing Games Are Serious Business — And...
The Problem With Endless Hit Points
Why Numerical Durability Can Undermine Danger By John Alan Martinson, Creator of 👑Kingsmark How Many Times Can You Stab a...
