NaNewGaMo?
It’s Tuesday, which means someone, somewhere,...
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Calling Out: A Review of Syrinscape
Admittedly I’m a bit of an easy sell when...
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PSA: Scrivener Sale
Here at the stew more than a few of us are fans...
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You Light Up My…Gaming Table?
Engaging all the senses is something easier said...
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I Love 4×6 Photo Cards & You Should Too!
Many years ago my wife and I invested in a...
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Sharpening The Saw
Sometimes it’s a nice happenstance when several...
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House Rules
They are a necessary part of most games, and as...
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System Or Setting?
Our group’s annual “pick the next game” exercise...
Read MorePaper or Plastic?
Your supermarket may still make the option available but for a few...
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I Want A New Agent
It’s accepted convention that the loss of player...
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PSA: Scrivener Update
It’s November, which means the start of...
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Scrivener For Adventure Management
For many years I’ve been a happy owner of...
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The Generational Campaign
It’s unlikely when starting a new campaign that...
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Gaming With Emotion
I’ve always found it humorous when GMing has...
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Using “And” Versus “But”
In our roles as GM’s we frequently are placed in...
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