Category: Game Mastering

It’s Retcon Time!

Posted by J.T. Evans | Dec 4, 2019 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

A long time ago… No. Even longer ago than...

So You Want to Write an Asian Campaign Setting (Part 1: Historical China)

Posted by Daniel Kwan | Nov 29, 2019 | Approaches and Techniques, Campaigns, Editorials, Game Mastering, Tools for GMs, Worldbuilding

So you want to try your hand at creating an East Asian Fantasy campaign setting? Start with some valuable research from Daniel Kwan’s favourites!

Unusual Resources

Posted by J.T. Evans | Nov 29, 2019 | Game Mastering

For starters, I’d like to thank the fine...

Roles for Social Encounters

Posted by Jared Rascher | Nov 27, 2019 | Game Mastering

When I was talking with Ang and J.T. on a recent...

Tapping an Old Vein

Posted by J.T. Evans | Nov 18, 2019 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

About a year and a half ago, I was in one of my...

The Art Of Traps: Making The Rogue Cry

Posted by Jay | Nov 4, 2019 | Game Mastering

Traps. We all know what they are and how they...

The Joy of Insects: 4 Real-Life Creatures You Can Use to Bug Your Players

Posted by Chuck Lauer | Oct 30, 2019 | General, Tools for GMs

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9 Steps for a Successful New Group Launch

Posted by J.T. Evans | Oct 28, 2019 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

I recently tried to launch a new gaming group,...

Game Hack: Triggering Skills

Posted by Chris Sniezak | Oct 14, 2019 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

I’ve never been a fan of when players just say...

Let’s Make a Date!

Posted by Chris Baker | Oct 11, 2019 | Game Mastering, Tools for GMs

One of the challenges in creating and running a...

System Splicing: D&D 5th ed.

Posted by Di. | Oct 7, 2019 | Game Mastering

*System Splicing is a series looking to break...

Creating Legacy Campaigns

Posted by Phil Vecchione | Sep 26, 2019 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

Life is funny. Last month I was hacking up a...

Exploring Encounter Theory: How to Craft RPG Adventures

Posted by Pete Petrusha | Sep 23, 2019 | Approaches and Techniques, Encounters, Game Mastering, GMing Advice, Improving Your GMing, Intro to Game Mastering, Nature of GMing, Prep, Products for GMs, Tools for GMs

Want to write better adventures? Want to prep...

Consent in Gaming Review

Posted by Jared Rascher | Sep 17, 2019 | Reviews, Tools for GMs

Generally speaking, I don’t usually review...

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