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“Spend more time on your drawing.” This is the...
Read MoreIn the early 1980's, John was given the Moldvay Red Box set as a birthday gift. The Blue Expert set soon followed and the mania has yet to subside. Over the years, he has played and GMed various flavors of D&D, Star Trek, Star Wars and the odd superhero game. Most of his recent GMing has been online using virtual tabletops. While not a current photo, John assures you that he has never looked better. Sad, but true. He is the sole proprieter of Sharp Mountain Games on drivethrurpg.com.
Posted by John Fredericks | Nov 4, 2016 | General
“Spend more time on your drawing.” This is the...
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I’m a planner. It drives me crazy when I don’t...
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I know a local artist who says “I thrive...
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“There’s no board” is a common...
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