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Dr. Lisa Su states that “Gaming...
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GNOMECAST #148 – Know When to Roll’em
On this episode we’re going to talk about that GM skill of knowing when to ask for dice rolls and went to not. As the saying goes, “Y’gotta know when to roll ‘em, y’gotta know when to hold ‘em…”
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Hunter the Reckoning Review
In the 90s, when the World of Darkness became...
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Gen Con 2022: The Good and The Bad
Like any vacation, Gen Con is a mixed bag...
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A Simpler Alternative D&D Currency System
I’m currently running a D&D game in...
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The Art of Improvisation in Role Playing Games
Are you a DM or player and stuck in a situation...
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GNOMECAST #147 – One DnD
Welcome to the GnomeCast, the Gnome Stew’s...
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Stuck in the Doldrums
There are times as GMs when we get burned out....
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Get Inspiration by Watching Others GM
Having a friend that is looking to DM a game in...
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The Star-Shaman’s Song of Planegea Review
When I first heard about the product that I’m...
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Spelljammer: Comparing 5e to 2e
Matt compares 5e Spelljammer to his favorite setting of all time: 2e Spelljammer.
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GNOMECAST #146 – MEDIA INFLUENCE
Welcome to the GnomeCast, the Gnome Stew’s...
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Evil Organizations
Evil Organizations are a staple of action...
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Review :: Vaesen: Mythic Britain & Ireland
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