This is for those of you who like some mechanical bite to your transformation-based roleplaying.

Currently, no mainstream tabletop RPG caters specifically to the transformation crowd, even in their supplements. You'll occasionally see rules for items that swap a character's sex, or spells that let people turn into monsters, or grow, or shrink, or just about anything else. However, these are always incidental to a bigger system; and no tabletop setting caters specifically to transformation as a major theme.

I've had some time to consider how to include transformation themes in a variety of games; or even create transformation-based sub-settings. Originally, I thought about just creating a big list of how to work transformation themes into specific games, but that would actually be terribly inefficient, and probably not as helpful as it sounds.

So, here's how we'll do this. Either...
A: Toss me a transformation concept you'd like to see work in a tabletop game; I'll tell you how you can do it, or recommend a system that does it already. If you have a specific system in mind, I'll tell you how to do it in that system, if I'm already familiar with the system; or

B: Toss a tabletop RPG at me and ask me what kinds of TFs work in that one; again, if I know it, I'll give a few ideas.

My "expertise" is with the various classic/new World of Darkness games (such as Vampire: the Masquerade/Requiem); but I'm familiar with a variety of other series.

P.S.
I'm toying with creating a full-fledged setting (and possibly game mechanics, if I don't just port something) for transformation-themed tabletop RPGs.

Many roleplayers like to create character profiles; these profiles are used to inform others about their characters. Their mere existence is also a handy tool to give the creator ideas on how they want to play their character.

I accept character profile commissions in order to help players update, expand, or create character concepts; bringing diversity and breadth. The trick is to create characters that are broad enough that they can meaningfully relate to a variety of characters and fit into many circumstances; while at the same time retaining an identity.

The biggest problem I see with many character profiles is inflexibility. The characters work well in only one setting or set-up. That's fine if you never want to branch out, but many players create these narrow concepts accidentally. Ironically, I see this very often with transformation-themed characters. They repeat the same transformation ad infinitum, despite the foundation of transformation being change - being thrust into unfamiliar circumstances.

The other problem, then, is characters who are too broad. "I'm a dragon" doesn't give other players much to go off of. Neither does the idea of a character who can do anything, or be anyone. Technically, these should be able to fit into just about anything. In practice, they are boring because they do not ignite the imagination.

By creating character profiles for people, I give them a chance to express themselves in new ways. I always go off some direction of the commissioner and tailor it to their particular needs. My role is to create a channel for you to express your concept. You are the one who brings life to the character.

You can find several examples of commissioned character profiles in my gallery.

So for those of you with an intense curiosity or creepy fixation on my personal life, here's a fascinating bit of news.

I'm a lawyer now. Yes, I passed my state's bar exam. And Character and Fitness (why, yes, you do need to pass an ethics exam to become an attorney). As you might imagine, I expect to soon have very little time to write these stories.

Not that I've been pumping them out... or have I? I do have a few stories I've been working on, and some character profile commissions. Yes, I also create characters for people. I've toyed around with when, or if, to publish some of them here, but I hope to soon.

Anyway, I'm currently unemployed because, hey, they don't just hand you a job right after you graduate. And so the search continues. They also don't just hand you money - I remember, I once had to explain to somebody that getting into law school didn't give me an income. I could (and maybe should) write an article about law school fallacies.

So, for the short term, this means that I am still available to write story and profile commissions. In fact, I have more free time than I am likely to ever have again. In other words, people, this is the time. If you'd like me to write something for you, hit me up and we'll discuss.

I am looking to do an art/story trade. If you are interested, message me to discuss the details.

Basically, I would like an avatar for myself for this site. The one I currently have is nice, but I would like something customized for my tastes.