Category: Game Mastering

Strict vs. Lax GMs – It’s Not That Simple

Posted by Phil Vecchione | Nov 2, 2017 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

There is no such thing as a Strict or Lax GM....

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Should ALL Dungeons Be Five Room Dungeons?

Posted by Matthew J. Neagley | Nov 1, 2017 | Game Mastering, General

Is there a place for exploring vast complexes, or should we stick to fewer more interesting rooms?

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Troy’s Crock Pot: Q and A with Frank Mentzer about Worlds of Empyrea

Posted by Troy E. Taylor | Oct 2, 2017 | Crock Pot, Game Mastering, News

UPDATE: 10/19/2017 – Mentzer’s...

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The Long Con

Posted by Chris Sniezak | Sep 15, 2017 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

No we’re not talking about heists...

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Gnomecast #24 – Are They Having Fun Yet

Posted by Poddy Gnomington | Sep 14, 2017 | Game Mastering, General, GMing Advice, Gnomecast

Welcome to the Gnomecast, the Gnome...

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Players as Characters

Posted by J.T. Evans | Sep 13, 2017 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

If someone plays RPGs long enough, the thought...

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Troy’s Crock Pot: Immersed in the Jungle

Posted by Troy E. Taylor | Sep 8, 2017 | Crock Pot, Game Making, Game Mastering, General, GMing Advice

Grab a vine and give a mighty Tarzan yell....

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Opening the Door

Posted by Angela Murray | Sep 1, 2017 | Game Mastering

Wonder Woman made me cry. I was not the only...

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Gnomecast #23 – Games That Changed Us

Posted by Poddy Gnomington | Aug 31, 2017 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice, Gnomecast

Welcome to the Gnomecast, the Gnome Stew’s...

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Starting at Higher Level

Posted by J.T. Evans | Aug 23, 2017 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

Some of your stories may involve a higher power...

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Gnomecast #22 – How to Make Death Matter

Posted by Poddy Gnomington | Aug 17, 2017 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice, Gnomecast

Welcome to the Gnomecast, the Gnome Stew’s...

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Tips For Starting Prep

Posted by Matthew J. Neagley | Aug 16, 2017 | Tools for GMs

For starters, take these tips with a grain of...

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How To Make Death Matter

Posted by Avery Liell-kok | Aug 7, 2017 | Game Mastering

Tell me if you’ve heard this one before: a...

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Gnomecast #20 – Continuity

Posted by Poddy Gnomington | Aug 3, 2017 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice, Gnomecast, Tools for GMs

Welcome to the Gnomecast, the Gnome...

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Bennies For Notecards

Posted by Matthew J. Neagley | Jul 19, 2017 | Tools for GMs

I’m trying something new. As a GM, I like it...

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