Author: Will Martin

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Will Martin

Will (he/him/his) is from DC and is a fan of high fantasy, gothic, and future punk genres, DMing theory, cooperative gaming, and low-rules gaming. He is also a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community and is always looking for better representation in gaming for all folks because of it. His current fascination is with the evolution of game systems throughout the decades (for better or worse).

Plot Train Derailed (And Possibly On Fire): Now What?

Posted by Will Martin | Jul 19, 2021 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice, Tools for GMs

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