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Whose Campaign Is It, Anyway?
When I was writing “My Players” and...
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Our Ladies of Sorrow
When I first saw the summary page for Miskatonic...
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The Three Motivators: A Character-Building Tool
There are many ways to build a good character,...
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In yesterday’s article we looked at the...
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HackMaster Basic Review Part 1: Characters
Back before GenCon, I asked you guys what game...
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Gnome Rodeo: And the Winner Is… (Plus GMing Links)
Gnome Rodeos are the Stew’s periodic link...
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Deep as a Puddle: Characters and Culture
One of the things that brings characters to life...
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I run very improv heavy game sessions. I also do...
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One Coin, Two Sides
Reading a post over on Story Games, I began to...
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Do You Have Any Cake, Instead?
Death is a very dull, dreary affair, and my...
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GM Spotlight: What Fantasy Craft Brings to the Table
One of the most fun things for me to do at...
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Think About Your Game As If It Were A Movie Or TV Show
Do you ever step back from being the Game Master...
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Contest: Help Us Turn 500 with New Taglines
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