Author: Taylor LaBresh

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Taylor LaBresh

Taylor runs Riverhouse Games, writes small-ish RPGs, and podcasts on a semi-regular basis. Interested in queer & LGBT+ stories in gaming, Taylor runs Game Closet, a chat podcast w/ queer creators, and curates an informal list of games w/ LGBT+ themes over at RiverhouseGames.com. You can support more of his work by visiting Patreon.com/RiverhouseGames.

Skipping Stones: RPGs Without Conflict

Posted by Taylor LaBresh | Sep 18, 2018 | Editorials, Game Mastering, Gaming Trends, Player Perspective

Myself and six others gathered around a table...

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Mashups & Conceptual Writing In Roleplaying Games Pt. 2

Posted by Taylor LaBresh | Mar 16, 2018 | Game Mastering

Featured image is of poet Edna St. Vincent...

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Mashups & Conceptual Writing In Roleplaying Games Pt. 1

Posted by Taylor LaBresh | Feb 12, 2018 | Game Mastering, Tools for GMs

Recycling isn’t just for paper & plastics...

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New Year’s Gaming Resolution: Productivity

Posted by Taylor LaBresh | Dec 28, 2017 | General

I’m sure we all have gaming related New Year’s...

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In All Their Looks & Words: The Tomb Of Niankhkhnum And Khnumhotep Part 2

Posted by Taylor LaBresh | Nov 10, 2017 | General

This article consists of prep material that...

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In All Their Looks & Words: The Tomb Of Niankhkhnum And Khnumhotep Part 1

Posted by Taylor LaBresh | Nov 8, 2017 | General

Our first history lesson comes from Ancient...

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In All Their Looks & Words: Introducing Queer History To Your Games

Posted by Taylor LaBresh | Nov 6, 2017 | Editorials, Game Mastering

**Initial note: the word “queer” has a complex...

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Now I See, Cold, It Was Them He Loved: Ten Candles And Winter Terror

Posted by Taylor LaBresh | Oct 31, 2017 | General

“Now I see, cold, it was them he loved. Where is...

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