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Storyteller or Facilitator — Two Approaches
Over my nearly 40 years as a GM, I have changed...
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Bizarre Traditions
Different societies and cultures have wildly...
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Hit the Streets: Defend the Block Review
Superhero media contains multitudes. There are...
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Debilitating Conditions at the Table
Thirty minutes into the session, the moment...
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Playing Favorites
I originally discussed this topic in an older...
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Gnomecast #111 – Paid GMing (Part 1)
Join Chuck, Di, and John for a discussion about...
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How to Be(come) a Grateful Gamer
Ask yourself the following questions. When you...
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Troy’s Crock Pot: Relax, Plot Resolution Rests with the Players
The most difficult assignment I’ve had in game...
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Are You Using Your Game Night Checklist?
A move to virtual has had me running many...
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Sentinel Comics: The Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook Review
Since I like to wear my biases on my sleeve,...
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The Tools of Engagement
With everything digital right now as we social...
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Gnomecast #110 – Props in Pandemic Times
Join Ang, Chuck, and John for a discussion about...
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Bride of Gamenstein: Three More Systems to Graft onto Your Game
There are a bunch of RPGs out there, and no one...
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A Love Letter to Success With Complications
One of the great things about playing a large...
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