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New Game Day is February 2, and We’re Giving Away $300 in Prizes
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Hero Forge Kickstarter Interview
A few days ago, I came across a kickstarter for...
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EverQuest to Neverwinter
It has been almost ten years since I last...
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Levels of Play
In the past year on my journey to get my groove...
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Please Nominate Odyssey for the Golden Geek Awards
The Golden Geek Awards are now accepting...
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Does Your Group Have a Meta?
I’ve been gaming with the same main group...
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Troy’s Crock Pot: Three Cues from Your Character Sheet
Looking for that hook to make your character...
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Closing NewYearNewGame.com
After launching New Year, New Game in 2012 and...
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Homebases and you: A GM’s guide to creation and destruction
I’m going to go visit my parents in a few...
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Eliminating Frustration Points
There are always moments in games that frustrate...
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Adventuring: Once Upon A Time
I love Fairy Tales, from the ones truly watered...
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Troy’s Crock Pot: Let Gravity Work for You
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