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Advantages of Limited Allies
I’m kicking around the concept of a little...
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THE DRY RUN
The day before our school opens, the buses do a...
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How Do You Learn?
How many RPGs have you run without having played...
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A Time of Family, Feasting, and Plague
Thanksgiving is tomorrow in the US, a time of...
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Troy’s Crock Pot: When to Shaddup, Already!
The GM provides descriptions of every landscape...
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Stat Yourself As A Character To Combat Anxiety
I get anxiety — often. I usually do a pretty...
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Asymmetrical Play Experiences
Recently, I was given a chance to run a game for...
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LIGHT AND DARK: THE VALUE SCALE AND SESSION PREP
Representational artists must consider the value...
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Character Exposition Through Play
I’ve recently been reading some books on how to...
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How Lucky is Your Game?
Luck comes in many shades and flavors in...
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Troy’s Crock Pot: A Taste of Improv at GenCon
Regular readers familiar with my GMing style are...
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3 Sinister Treats in Your Halloween Haul
As I watched horror movies, getting up to hand...
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How Many Shades of Gray?
Resolution mechanics are a lot like grading...
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The Embarrassment of Riches
Usually when I have issues or problems with a...
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