Category: Game Mastering

The GM’s Agenda and Principles

Posted by Tracy Barnett | Jun 24, 2016 | Game Mastering

I’m in a position I’m sure anyone...

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The BBC Method of Story Arcing: Part 1

Posted by Chris Sniezak | Jun 13, 2016 | Game Mastering

If you’re an American you’re probably accustomed...

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They Want to Watch the World Burn

Posted by Angela Murray | Jun 10, 2016 | Game Mastering

What do you do when a player at the table...

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Troy’s Crock Pot: Tracking that Spotlight time

Posted by Troy E. Taylor | Jun 6, 2016 | Crock Pot, Game Mastering, General

One way to ensure spotlight time for the players...

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Boardwalk

Posted by John Fredericks | Jun 2, 2016 | Game Mastering

“There’s no board” is a common...

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Passing Notes In Class

Posted by J.T. Evans | May 30, 2016 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

While the players around the table are generally...

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The Online Edition: Ensemble Play

Posted by John Fredericks | May 16, 2016 | GMing Advice

Online gaming makes it easier than ever to join...

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The Art of the Off the Wall Con Game

Posted by Senda Linaugh | May 11, 2016 | Game Mastering

Renaissance Venice is sinking. Our heroes meet...

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Troy’s Crock Pot: Inside the mind of a trapper

Posted by Troy E. Taylor | May 9, 2016 | Crock Pot, GMing Advice

I had the occasion recently to spend the day at...

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Gaming Groups – Keep or Build

Posted by Phil Vecchione | May 6, 2016 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

I had my main gaming group for over 20 years....

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The Online Edition: Group Size

Posted by John Fredericks | May 4, 2016 | Game Mastering

Forging an online group can be a tricky task....

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Campaign Suspension

Posted by Angela Murray | Apr 29, 2016 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

I have a confession. As much as I enjoy GMing, I...

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Hireling to Hero

Posted by J.T. Evans | Apr 27, 2016 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

A few years ago, I was running a game in the...

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Troy’s Crock Pot: Publishing to DM’s Guild

Posted by Troy E. Taylor | Apr 18, 2016 | GMing Advice

January turned into a whirlwind for me shortly...

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THE ONLINE EDITION: TOKEN TALK

Posted by John Fredericks | Apr 15, 2016 | GMing Advice

Online games rely heavily on their images. While...

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