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Five changes you should make to your D&D 5e magic system right now
I’ve been running a lot more...
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Press On: Playing Without a Needed Role
You have all been in this situation. I got my...
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Gnomecast #115 – Being Mean to Your PCs
Join Ang, Chuck, and JT for a discussion about...
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Be Prepared to Take the GM Leap
If you’re a player in your RPG group, but...
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Starfinder Kyokor + Skeletal rats – Monster Combo
Content warning (CW): body horror Welcome to...
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Make The Most of Passive Modes in D&D and Other Games
A recent multi-session traipse through the Tomb...
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World Wide Wrestling Second Edition Review
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Fantasy Campaign Stakes and Escalation
Bear with me as I set some expectations for what...
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Gnomecast #114 – Planewalking with Adam Bradford
Join Jared and special guest Adam Bradford for a...
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Crunchy Mental Theater
In combat, when it comes to envisioning the...
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How to Do Bad Things and Get Away with It: Advice for the Contrary Game Master and Player
Put away the ski mask, you absolute sociopath....
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How to Take Better Photographs of Your Tabletop RPG Games
In this article, I share with you some tips for how to take better photographs of your tabletop games (you can find more gaming photography tips here). Whether you want a keepsake for yourself or a post on social media, a truly engaging photo is a shared experience that brings a community together (if only for a precious moment).
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You Too, Can Self Publish Call of Cthulhu
The Call of Cthulhu… is Calling You to...
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