The Main Cast Rule
When you’re watching an episodic TV show...
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Author: Martin Ralya
GMing 142: Spotlight Moments
GMing 142 posts define and explore key game...
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Gnome Rodeo: Did You Know All Gnomes Wear Cufflinks?
It’s Friday in Gnomeville (well,...
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Now You Know What You’re Eating
We have a logo! It was created by my friend...
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17 Steps to GMing a New RPG for the First Time
This is the first post that’s been pulled...
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Signposts: “This is important”
When I started up my current Mage: The Awakening...
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Gnome Rodeo: We’ve Got Links Like Satan’s Golf Course
Friday! Glee! GMing links! Gnome Rodeos are our...
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The Gospel According to Synnibarr: Fun. Is. PAIN.
Immortal. Classic. Throbbing with manly manhood....
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So You Want to GM a Roleplaying-Intensive Game, Part 2
(The first three steps — and my definition...
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Boss Around the Gnomes: D&D 4e Core Books
When D&D 4th Edition launches on June 6th,...
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Gnome Rodeo: More Links than a Sausage Golem
So…it’s Friday and you’d...
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Prep Time: Find Your Sweet Spot
As a general rule, I’m not a big fan of...
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The Buzz About the Stew: Day One
We’ve been floored by the level of...
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So You Want to GM a Roleplaying-Intensive Game, Part 1
There are probably as many ways to define...
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Welcome to Gnome Stew, the Game Mastering Blog
Today is launch day on Gnome Stew, and we...
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