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Using Archetypes as Narrative Devices
This guest article on archetypes is by Aaron...
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Three Explanations for Gygaxian Unnaturalism
Once upon a time Gygaxian Unnaturalism was the...
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Troy’s Crock Pot: Publishing to DM’s Guild
January turned into a whirlwind for me shortly...
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THE ONLINE EDITION: TOKEN TALK
Online games rely heavily on their images. While...
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Throw A Bounty Board At Your Players (Not Literally)
Life happenings caused two of my players...
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To the (Gaming) Muses
I’m in fifth grade. It’s after...
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The New Gnome Stew Site
So, uh, hey, we’ve got a new site up....
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The Illusion of Immersion
Let’s talk immersion in RPGs. Most players and...
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The Crusty Old Gnome: A Taste of the Game
Greetings from the rocking chair of the...
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THE ONLINE EDITION: COMIC STRIP MAPS
Running an online game requires you to juggle a...
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Pop-up Roleplaying Games
As the weather promises to warm up here in...
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You Got Technology In My Fantasy Setting
Technology and fantasy settings don’t...
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Troy’s Crock Pot: Four Ways to Keep the Mission in Mind
You had this adventure all figured out. Pacing...
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Learning Through Games
Today’s guest article is by Jim Low, an...
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