Make The Most of Passive Modes in D&D and Other Games
A recent multi-session traipse through the Tomb...
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I would get up really early on Saturday mornings...
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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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Inkwell Ideas Sidequest Decks First Impression
The people at Inkwell Ideas have been producing...
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Troy’s Crock Pot: Aches and Pains on the Day After
Did any characters almost die during the big...
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Gnomecast Bonus Episode – You’ll Rune the Day
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Heisting a Campaign
All GMs run dry on ideas. It happens to the best...
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Fire Giant + Lovecraftian Ghasts – Monster Combo
Welcome to Monster Combo, a series of articles...
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Loke Battle Mats First Impression
I recently received a copy of the Loke Battle...
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Five changes to make to the mechanics of your 5e D&D games right now
I’m a big fan of a lot of what 5e...
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