Category: Editorials

Daniel Kwan’s Guide to being a Professional GM

Posted by Daniel Kwan | Feb 20, 2019 | Editorials, Game Mastering, GMing Advice, GMing Community, Tools for GMs

Podcaster, game designer, and professional GM Daniel Kwan breaks down how to become a GM-for-hire in his latest editorial.

A Letter from a Gamer with Privilege, to Other Gamers with Privilege

Posted by Jared Rascher | Feb 15, 2019 | Editorials

There are moments in time where you declare that...

Romance Is In The Dice

Posted by Senda Linaugh | Feb 13, 2019 | Editorials, Player Perspective

I love relationships in games. I’ve always been...

Running A Game Against Your Grain

Posted by Senda Linaugh | Dec 21, 2018 | Editorials

When you run a lot of games for a lot of...

Kickstarter, Kindness, and You

Posted by Camdon Wright | Dec 19, 2018 | Editorials

Content warning: This article talks about...

Level Up Your Classroom With Tabletop RPGs

Posted by Daniel Kwan | Dec 10, 2018 | Editorials

Tabletop RPGs are some of the most powerful and reflexive learning tools. Here’s how one museum educator has been using them for over a decade!

How writing a TTRPG strengthened my Chinese-Canadian identity

Posted by Daniel Kwan | Oct 29, 2018 | Editorials

A once forgotten soldier from the First World War, a retired engineer, and a podcast. These were the key ingredients to designing my first RPG.

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...

The Gift My Character Gave Me: Knowing Myself

Posted by Wen Reischl | Aug 31, 2018 | Editorials

Today’s post is a very personal one addressing...

Just a Sticker: Roll Like A Girl

Posted by Senda Linaugh | Aug 10, 2018 | Editorials

A few months ago there was something I was...

Senda’s 3, 2, 1, Let’s Con

Posted by Senda Linaugh | Jun 25, 2018 | Editorials

Con season is upon us! While con tips are a dime...

Inclusion and the Game Retail Experience

Posted by Wen Reischl | Apr 13, 2018 | Editorials, General

Today’s Gnome Stew article is co-authored by...

Dear Me, Don’t Let Them Keep You Out

Posted by Angela Murray | Mar 30, 2018 | Editorials

This week at the Stew, some of us were inspired...

An Open Letter to My Impostor Syndrome (Maybe It Will Help You Too)

Posted by Senda Linaugh | Mar 26, 2018 | Editorials

This week at the Stew, some of us were inspired...

Why Safety Tools Are Important To Me

Posted by Phil Vecchione | Mar 5, 2018 | Editorials, Game Mastering, GMing Advice, Tools for GMs

I grew up in the 1980’s when D&D came in two...

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