So You Want to Write an Asian Campaign Setting (Part 1: Historical China)
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!
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Big Bad Con: A Lesson in Inclusion
The Best Convention…Ever It’s been...
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Review – Root: The Tabletop Roleplaying Game (Pre-Kickstarter build)
Daniel Kwan had the chance to play Magpie Games’ new Kickstarter title, Root: The Tabletop Roleplaying Game. Here’s what he thinks!
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Level up your GM skills with these amazing non-gaming resources
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.
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Coriolis: My Favourite Sci-Fi TTRPG
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!
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Craving More Narrative Drama in Your D&D Game?
Here are some of @danielhkwan’s favourite tools for adding more narrative drama to your D&D games! Huzzah!
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D&D Live 2019: A Retrospective
I’m back from D&D Live 2019 (May...
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Tabletop Gaming Creators You Need to Follow
On social media, people are always talking about...
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Assuming positive intent when met with ignorance at conventions
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!
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Daniel Kwan’s Guide to being a Professional GM
Podcaster, game designer, and professional GM Daniel Kwan breaks down how to become a GM-for-hire in his latest editorial.
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My Favourite Visual Aid for TTRPGs: the Index Card RPG
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!
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Level Up Your Classroom With Tabletop RPGs
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!
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How writing a TTRPG strengthened my Chinese-Canadian identity
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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