Author: Chris Baker

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Chris Baker

A tabletop and RP gamer from way, way back, Chris Baker is a denizen of the windswept Prairie. He is the founder of PrairieCon, one of Canada's longest-running gaming conventions. His RPG inspirations include Tolkien, Jack Vance, C.S. Lewis and The Goon Show.

Two Factors for Game Mastering Success

Posted by Chris Baker | Dec 30, 2019 | Game Mastering

As a long-time game master, I have pondered the...

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Let’s Make a Date!

Posted by Chris Baker | Oct 11, 2019 | Game Mastering, Tools for GMs

One of the challenges in creating and running a...

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Randomer Encounters

Posted by Chris Baker | Apr 29, 2019 | Campaigns, Encounters, Game Mastering, Tools for GMs, Treasure Tables

If you have run a game campaign for any...

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Do PCs Dream of Dire Sheep?

Posted by Chris Baker | Dec 8, 2017 | General

Today’s guest article is by Chris Baker,...

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