Blades in the Dark: Play-by-Post Best Practices

Streamline Blades in the Dark for Play-by-Post Games

This guide provides essential best practices for running Blades in the Dark in an asynchronous Play-by-Post format. Perfect for Discord servers, forums, or any text-based platform where players can't all be online simultaneously.

Inside you'll find:

• Time-saving mechanics to keep the action flowing
• The innovative "Assist Pool" system that eliminates waiting for player responses
• Clear examples of streamlined action resolution
• GM-specific guidelines for maintaining momentum
• FAQ addressing common PBP challenges

Whether you're a seasoned Blades GM looking to adapt to asynchronous play or a PBP veteran wanting to try this fiction-first system, these practical modifications will help your crew pull off daring scores without getting bogged down in back-and-forth mechanics.