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!
Read MoreDaniel Kwan is a podcaster, game designer, and developmental editor based in Toronto. He currently co-hosts the @azsnrepresent podcast and co-runs Level Up Gaming, an organization that helps adults with autism and other disabilities develop their social skills through group gaming experiences. Through @dundaswestgames, he’s published Zany Zoo and is currently working on a WWI PbtA hack called Ross Rifles!
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!
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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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Here are some of @danielhkwan’s favourite tools for adding more narrative drama to your D&D games! Huzzah!
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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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Podcaster, game designer, and professional GM Daniel Kwan breaks down how to become a GM-for-hire in his latest editorial.
Read MorePosted 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!
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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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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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