Category: GMing Advice

The Games Within The Game

Posted by Matthew J. Neagley | Dec 16, 2010 | GMing Advice

I have a confession to make. That anal retentive...

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Enemies Are Always Better With Names & Reputations

Posted by John Arcadian | Dec 14, 2010 | GMing Advice

My latest game is a short miniseries campaign...

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The Game Outside The Game

Posted by Phil Vecchione | Dec 13, 2010 | GMing Advice

Years ago, before the Stew was cooking, I read a...

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Did You Notice The Woman In The Red Dress?

Posted by John Arcadian | Dec 10, 2010 | GMing Advice

One of the big GMing theory questions that...

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Always Leave Them Wanting More

Posted by Patrick Benson | Dec 9, 2010 | GMing Advice

Ever run an awesome game where the entire group...

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Why Using a Template for Game Prep is Awesome

Posted by Martin Ralya | Dec 7, 2010 | GMing Advice

Along with DNAphil, I’ve recently switched...

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Troy’s Crock Pot: Learning from others

Posted by Troy E. Taylor | Dec 2, 2010 | Crock Pot, GMing Advice, Intro to Game Mastering

One of the best ways to learn is by watching...

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Safe In The Game Master’s Hands?

Posted by John Arcadian | Nov 23, 2010 | GMing Advice

Many of my articles are inspired by moments I...

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Meeting in the Middle: When Your Players Need to Adapt to You

Posted by Martin Ralya | Nov 18, 2010 | GMing Advice

Over in Le Pote du Suggestiones, Gnome Stew...

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You May See The Stars, But Do You Recognize The Supporting Cast Members?

Posted by Patrick Benson | Nov 15, 2010 | Gaming Conventions, GMing Advice

This year at Con on the Cob the gnomes Phil...

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What Makes A Hero?

Posted by Kurt "Telas" Schneider | Nov 11, 2010 | GMing Advice

"A hero is someone who has given his or her...

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Oh God I’m On Fire!

Posted by Martin Ralya | Nov 9, 2010 | GMing Advice

As soon as I saw this comment from Chando42 in...

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Know Your Comfort Zone, Then Step Out Of It

Posted by Patrick Benson | Nov 5, 2010 | GMing Advice

I am incredibly comfortable improvising an...

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What We Haul to Games, and How We Haul It There

Posted by Martin Ralya | Nov 4, 2010 | GMing Advice

Over in the bubbling cauldron of scum and...

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Troublemaker Player? Just Give Them The Rope & Show Them The Gallows

Posted by Patrick Benson | Nov 1, 2010 | GMing Advice

So I told you about my Dread game at the local...

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