Let’s have a little thought experiment today. If you were suddenly graced with a magical power, what would it be and how would you use it? Would you use your powers for good, or for awesome? As a roleplayer you would probably think of trying to use your powers for “the greater good,” be it for fighting crime, saving babies, or being the unrecognized hero of your area. As roleplayers we’re built towards being the heroes, many GMs I know shy away from the darker side of roleplaying, preferring to keep things light and happy, but I’ve used some of my games as vehicles to explore aspects of my psyche.

I have a fear of deep water. The idea of swimming in the open ocean where I can’t touch the ground freaks me out