A Moment of Silence
This afternoon, after several weeks of waiting,...
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 | Jun 13, 2013 | Gaming Trends, GMing Advice
This afternoon, after several weeks of waiting,...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | May 13, 2013 | GMing Advice
Having just wrapped up its first season, the FX Cold War spy show...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Apr 22, 2013 | GMing Advice, Hot Buttons
You’ve no doubt heard – or uttered – the phrase...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Apr 11, 2013 | GMing Advice
It recently occurred to me during the course of...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Mar 27, 2013 | Gaming Trends
I’ve a fondness of a quote by Carlos Fuentes, “Writing is a struggle...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Mar 14, 2013 | GMing Advice
There will come a time, through no fault of your...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Feb 27, 2013 | GMing Advice
In a nice bit of synergy, I composed this piece...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Feb 13, 2013 | GMing Advice
It’s a rare situation, but what if one of your...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Jan 16, 2013 | GMing Advice
Have you run, or plan to run, an RPG in an...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Dec 13, 2012 | GMing Advice, Tools for GMs
Happily, I recently finished my much-maligned...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Oct 4, 2012 | Gaming Trends, Specific RPGs, Spotlight
Who put their card game in my RPG? It may not be...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Sep 20, 2012 | GMing Advice
If only during the course of planning and play...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Jul 23, 2012 | Specific RPGs, Spotlight
There’s a new game in town that you may or may...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | May 21, 2012 | Gaming Trends, GMing Advice
Mistakes are an inevitability of life and those...
Read MorePosted by Don Mappin | Apr 30, 2012 | GMing Advice
Admittedly I didn’t pay much attention in...
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