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Read MorePosted by Josh Storey | May 1, 2023 | Game Mastering
I don’t want to talk about Luke Skywalker...
Read MorePosted by Matthew J. Neagley | Mar 17, 2023 | Tools for GMs
Matt shows some examples of how ChatGPT can be used as prep tools for your game.
Read MorePosted by tangibleday | Nov 26, 2021 | Approaches and Techniques, General
Some people love using miniatures in tabletop...
Read MorePosted by jackpeachey | Aug 9, 2021 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice
Content Warning: Discussion of Body Horror,...
Read MorePosted by Jerry Weis | Jul 16, 2021 | Game Mastering
Game masters walk a razor’s edge. On one...
Read MorePosted by Amelia Summers | Dec 16, 2020 | Game Mastering, General, GMing Advice, Tools for GMs
Lots of tabletop RPGs spin tales of fantasy,...
Read MorePosted by Jay | Nov 4, 2019 | Game Mastering
Traps. We all know what they are and how they...
Read MorePosted by Daniel Kwan | Jul 18, 2019 | Editorials, General
Here are a couple of reasons why Daniel Kwan loves Free League’s Coriolis so much: gorgeous graphic design, ease of access, versatility, and emphasis on dynamic storytelling. Learn more in his latest editorial!
Read MorePosted by Paige Leitman | Jan 14, 2019 | Common Problems, Gaming Trends, Nature of GMing, Organization, Tools for GMs
WHERE you play the game is important. I mean, it’s not as important as having good people, and a good game, but a well-thought-out game space can enhance the enjoyment of any event. Here are a few design principles that I’ve uncovered in the process of creating game spaces in my own home, and in surveying game spaces in other people’s conventions, stores, and homes.
Read MorePosted by Wen Reischl | Oct 12, 2018 | Game Mastering, General, GMing Advice
Recently I’ve had a few conversations about...
Read MorePosted by Martin Ralya | Jun 25, 2015 | Gnome Gnews
Our sixth system-neutral book for GMs, Focal...
Read MorePosted by Martin Ralya | Jun 17, 2015 | Gnome Gnews
I’m thrilled to announce that the sixth...
Read MorePosted by Martin Ralya | Nov 27, 2014 | Crock Pot
For Black Friday/Cyber Monday, we’ve...
Read MorePosted by Martin Ralya | Jun 27, 2014 | Gnome Gnews
“I think of myself as an experienced and...
Read MorePosted by Martin Ralya | Jun 2, 2014 | Gnome Gnews
Our latest system-neutral GMing book, Unframed:...
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