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While I love the creative and storytelling aspects of being a GM,...
Read MoreA gamer for 30 years, Phil cut his teeth on Moldvay D&D and has tried to run everything else since then. He has had the fortune to be gaming with the same group for almost 20 years. When not blogging or writing RPG books, Phil is a husband, father, and project manager. More about Phil.
Posted by Phil Vecchione | Jan 8, 2010 | Gaming Trends
While I love the creative and storytelling aspects of being a GM,...
Read MorePosted by Phil Vecchione | Dec 17, 2009 | GMing Advice
After the Dungeon Crawl, the Heist is the second...
Read MorePosted by Phil Vecchione | Nov 23, 2009 | GMing Advice
I am guessing that most of you are like me and...
Read MorePosted by Phil Vecchione | Nov 13, 2009 | GMing Advice
As a GM the most important tool you have is your...
Read MorePosted by Phil Vecchione | Oct 26, 2009 | Tools for GMs
As many of you know, Google has released in a limited beta its new...
Read MorePosted by Phil Vecchione | Oct 15, 2009 | GMing Advice
One of the keys to the success of any campaign...
Read MorePosted by Phil Vecchione | Oct 6, 2009 | Reviews
In yesterday’s article we looked at the character creation system in...
Read MorePosted by Phil Vecchione | Oct 5, 2009 | Reviews
Back before GenCon, I asked you guys what game...
Read MorePosted by Phil Vecchione | Sep 21, 2009 | GMing Advice
One phrase from a player that strikes fear in...
Read MorePosted by Phil Vecchione | Sep 7, 2009 | GMing Advice
The skill check. Next to combat, the skill check...
Read MorePosted by Phil Vecchione | Aug 27, 2009 | Gaming Conventions
Hello everyone. I think I might be the last of...
Read MorePosted by Phil Vecchione | Aug 13, 2009 | GMing Advice
Hi. I am away at GenCon, but I wanted to leave...
Read MorePosted by Phil Vecchione | Aug 10, 2009 | Gaming Conventions
The Gnomes are getting ready to descend upon Indianapolis for...
Read MorePosted by Phil Vecchione | Aug 3, 2009 | Gaming Conventions, Reviews
Last Friday, I asked you all to pick the product...
Read MorePosted by Phil Vecchione | Jul 31, 2009 | Gaming Conventions, Reviews
GenCon is just under 2 weeks away, and I am in...
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