Category: GMing Advice

Five GMing Things I learned in 2023

Posted by Phil Vecchione | Dec 29, 2023 | Game Mastering, General, GMing Advice

As the year winds to a close, I took some time...

On Dragons, Dungeons, and Dinner Parties

Posted by Josh Storey | Dec 22, 2023 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

There are a lot of similarities between hosting a dinner party and running a TTRPG session. I’m not just talking about the fact that both usually involve a shared meal between friends. There are other subtle social aspects, and examining one can tell us a lot about the other.

Frequent System Changes

Posted by J.T. Evans | Dec 13, 2023 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

My group has been steadily playing OSRIC for...

Descending Difficulty Checks

Posted by Chris Sniezak | Dec 1, 2023 | Game Making, Game Mastering, GMing Advice, Tools for GMs

I Love Me A Good Redcap I like the lore, the...

When It’s Time To Say Goodbye

Posted by Phil Vecchione | Nov 29, 2023 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

Recently, my Cortex Prime campaign, Aux,...

The Crusty Old Gnome: Creating a Realm of Adventure

Posted by Walt Ciechanowski | Nov 20, 2023 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

Don’t you remember? We built this city, we built...

Why I’d rather run shorter campaigns

Posted by Tomas Gimenez Rioja | Nov 17, 2023 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

That moment comes back again, at the end of one...

How to Run a Horrible Campaign (Successfully)

Posted by Josh Storey | Nov 10, 2023 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

I’m running a horrible campaign, and my...

Entertainment Is Key

Posted by J.T. Evans | Nov 6, 2023 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

The point of playing a game, any game of any...

Recreation Time In The Hobby

Posted by Phil Vecchione | Oct 30, 2023 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

Over the decades my free time has become less...

5 Strategies for Creating Unforgettable Big Bad Villains

Posted by Shane Dayton | Oct 16, 2023 | GMing Advice

From ghost stories during my days in scouts to...

Retool or Dump

Posted by Phil Vecchione | Sep 29, 2023 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

I almost canceled my new Cyberpunk: Red...

Creating A Setting

Posted by J.T. Evans | Sep 1, 2023 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

There are quite a few world building articles...

Letting them Enjoy Their Power

Posted by Phil Vecchione | Aug 28, 2023 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

In my most recent Cortex Prime game, Aux, one of...

On Killing a Campaign: What To Learn From It And How To Do It

Posted by Tomas Gimenez Rioja | Aug 25, 2023 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

Last week, my year-and-a-half campaign I ran of...

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