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The Usual Suspects: NPCs and You
I originally discussed this topic in an older...
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Tales From The Loop — Review
When I was a kid, I saw the movie Goonies and...
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The Sword, The Crown, and The Unspeakable Power Review
Roleplaying games have been tied to fantasy...
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Troy’s Crock Pot: We don’t need a mapper, but …
Back in the day, like when polyhedrals were high...
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Gnome Stew Notables – Tanya DePass
Welcome to the first installment of our...
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Gnomecast #39 – PC Relationships
Join Ang, John, and Senda on this episode of...
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Steal This Area: Rhymereach
Here’s an example area to steal for your...
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Gnome Stew Welcomes Camdon Wright!
We’re super excited to announce a new...
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Review: FAITH Sci-Fi RPG
I’m stepping into Jared’s shoes as the “review...
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Why Relationships?
Two Intense Games, One More Intense Reaction...
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Gnomecast #38 – Meet a New Gnome: Wendelyn Reischl
Join Ang and get to know the newest Gnome,...
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100 Overland Descriptors Table
This article is a companion piece to the earlier...
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Heavy Metal Thunder Mouse Review
I can’t say that I ever wondered what it would...
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Pride, Ego, and Game Creation
“I have written 11 books but each time I think...
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