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Chuck Lauer

Chuck Lauer (he/him/his) is a tabletop RPG enthusiast, imaginary superhero, and reluctant professional who lives in the Washington, D.C. area with his husband, his dog, and a distressingly large pile of gaming books.

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Seven (Plus Or Minus Two) Reasons You Should Consider Using Maps in Your Game

Posted by Chuck Lauer | Oct 5, 2018 | GMing Advice |

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