Emergent Soundtracks in Tabletop Role-playing
Sir Garlane of Rosewatch - His Theme I've said before (but not on this blog) that TTRPGs are something of an amalgamation of almost every art form. But very rarely do I see them use the art of music effectively. Most rulebooks don't even mention music once, and while that is certainly understandable, I do think it is an opportunity that too many of us are missing out on. Music is not only deeply embedded in the Fantasy genre (see Tolkien's poetry and Zelda's instrumental motifs), it's a crucial aspect of so many of our modern media experiences. Music is probably an integral part of a lot of your favorite things, and you should feel empowered to make it an integral part of your games. With this post, I aim to help you do just that. How to Create an Emergent Soundtrack (and make a Banger RPG Playlist in the Process) You will need: A music streaming service, preferably one without ads. Free time to listen to new music (you ...
