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Read MoreFor nearly 30 years RPGs have been a staple of Don’s life — so that means he’s pretty old. Author of a dozen RPG books, Don has worked with companies such as ICE, Last Unicorn Games, Decipher, and AEG. He now spends his time working in IT management, enjoying his family and two children, or gaming.
Posted by Don Mappin | Jan 27, 2015 | GMing Advice
It’s Tuesday, which means someone, somewhere,...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Dec 2, 2014 | Reviews, Tools for GMs
Admittedly I’m a bit of an easy sell when...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Nov 1, 2014 | GMing Advice
Here at the stew more than a few of us are fans...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Apr 30, 2014 | Reviews, Tools for GMs
Engaging all the senses is something easier said...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Apr 3, 2014 | GMing Advice
Many years ago my wife and I invested in a...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Mar 20, 2014 | GMing Advice
Sometimes it’s a nice happenstance when several...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Feb 26, 2014 | GMing Advice
They are a necessary part of most games, and as...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Feb 18, 2014 | GMing Advice
Our group’s annual “pick the next game” exercise...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Jan 15, 2014 | Gaming Trends
Your supermarket may still make the option available but for a few...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Nov 12, 2013 | GMing Advice, Hot Buttons
It’s accepted convention that the loss of player...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Nov 5, 2013 | Tools for GMs
It’s November, which means the start of...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Sep 26, 2013 | GMing Advice, Tools for GMs
For many years I’ve been a happy owner of...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Sep 17, 2013 | GMing Advice
It’s unlikely when starting a new campaign that...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Aug 29, 2013 | GMing Advice, Small Bites
I’ve always found it humorous when GMing has...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Aug 13, 2013 | GMing Advice
In our roles as GM’s we frequently are placed in...
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