Daniel Kwan

So You Want to Write an Asian Campaign Setting (Part 1: Historical China)

Posted by Daniel Kwan | Nov 29, 2019 | Approaches and Techniques, Campaigns, Editorials, Game Mastering, Tools for GMs, Worldbuilding

So you want to try your hand at creating an East Asian Fantasy campaign setting? Start with some valuable research from Daniel Kwan’s favourites!

Big Bad Con: A Lesson in Inclusion

Posted by Daniel Kwan | Oct 24, 2019 | Editorials

The Best Convention…Ever It’s been...

Review – Root: The Tabletop Roleplaying Game (Pre-Kickstarter build)

Posted by Daniel Kwan | Sep 25, 2019 | Reviews

Daniel Kwan had the chance to play Magpie Games’ new Kickstarter title, Root: The Tabletop Roleplaying Game. Here’s what he thinks!

Level up your GM skills with these amazing non-gaming resources

Posted by Daniel Kwan | Aug 27, 2019 | Editorials, Game Mastering, GMing Advice, Intro to Game Mastering, Tools for GMs

Learn how Daniel Kwan fosters positive, collaborative relationships with the members of his gaming table with two resources that you might not find at your local game store.

Coriolis: My Favourite Sci-Fi TTRPG

Posted by Daniel Kwan | Jul 18, 2019 | Editorials, General

Here are a couple of reasons why Daniel Kwan loves Free League’s Coriolis so much: gorgeous graphic design, ease of access, versatility, and emphasis on dynamic storytelling. Learn more in his latest editorial!

Craving More Narrative Drama in Your D&D Game?

Posted by Daniel Kwan | Jul 3, 2019 | Editorials, Game Mastering, GMing Advice, Tools for GMs

Here are some of @danielhkwan’s favourite tools for adding more narrative drama to your D&D games! Huzzah!

D&D Live 2019: A Retrospective

Posted by Daniel Kwan | May 27, 2019 | Editorials

I’m back from D&D Live 2019 (May...

Tabletop Gaming Creators You Need to Follow

Posted by Daniel Kwan | Apr 30, 2019 | Editorials, Indie Game Shelf, Notables

On social media, people are always talking about...

Assuming positive intent when met with ignorance at conventions

Posted by Daniel Kwan | Mar 28, 2019 | Editorials

What happens when you’re met with an ignorant question at a gaming convention? Podcaster, designer, and professional GM Daniel Kwan breaks down one of his recent experiences at Breakout Con 2019!

Daniel Kwan’s Guide to being a Professional GM

Posted by Daniel Kwan | Feb 20, 2019 | Editorials, Game Mastering, GMing Advice, GMing Community, Tools for GMs

Podcaster, game designer, and professional GM Daniel Kwan breaks down how to become a GM-for-hire in his latest editorial.

My Favourite Visual Aid for TTRPGs: the Index Card RPG

Posted by Daniel Kwan | Jan 29, 2019 | Approaches and Techniques, GMing Advice, Improving Your GMing, Tools for GMs

Are visual aids a must-have element in your TTRPG sessions? Professional GM Daniel H. Kwan breaks down his favourite tool for creating dynamic and engaging stories!

Level Up Your Classroom With Tabletop RPGs

Posted by Daniel Kwan | Dec 10, 2018 | Editorials

Tabletop RPGs are some of the most powerful and reflexive learning tools. Here’s how one museum educator has been using them for over a decade!

How writing a TTRPG strengthened my Chinese-Canadian identity

Posted by Daniel Kwan | Oct 29, 2018 | Editorials

A once forgotten soldier from the First World War, a retired engineer, and a podcast. These were the key ingredients to designing my first RPG.

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