Confessions of a Gen Con GM: Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned
This year at Gen Con I ran three scheduled...
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Author: Patrick Benson
Spotlight Review: Fudge is Tasty!
One of the great characteristics of our hobby is...
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GM Means “General Manager”
Sometimes the GM must do non-game related tasks....
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Looking For GMs? Go To The Tavern Of Course!
Before there was a Gnome Stew, there was...
Read MoreScrew You and Your Facts!
If there is one thing that I can’t stand in a game it is...
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Build a Multi-Lane Highway
A big problem with many role playing games is...
Read MorePreparing to Improvise
Drawing maps, statting NPCs, writing plots, and preparing handouts....
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5 Mistakes of the New GM
I love it when a new GM steps up to the plate!...
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