Author: Chris Sniezak

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Chris Sniezak

Chris is, or has been, a Podcaster, Writer, Game Designer, Kickstarter Runner, Con Director, Audio Editor, Audiobooks Reader, Graphic Designer, and Gamer. He wears all the hats and now a pointy red one. If you're liking what you're reading you can find more of his work on Encoded Designs or at Misdirected Mark Productions.

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The Eight Types of Fun

Posted by Chris Sniezak | Apr 25, 2016 | General |

There’s no such thing as wrong bad fun....

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Play Better Games, Damn It!!!

Posted by Chris Sniezak | Mar 23, 2016 | GMing Advice |

Hello Gnomes and gnome adjacent affiliates, and...

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The Frame

Posted by Chris Sniezak | May 3, 2013 | GMing Advice |

Today’s guest article is by Christopher M....

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