Author: Amelia Summers

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Amelia Summers

Mel is a writer, artist, researcher, and Dungeon Master. Avatar by @Airyn_Weiss on twitter.

Bringing the Merry Band Together: A Cause Worth Fighting For

Posted by Amelia Summers | Dec 16, 2020 | Game Mastering, General, GMing Advice, Tools for GMs

Lots of tabletop RPGs spin tales of fantasy,...

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How Dragons Brought Us Together — Game Planning In The Internet Age

Posted by Amelia Summers | Jul 13, 2020 | Tools for GMs

Oftentimes, it’s the journey that makes...

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