Johnny’s Five – Five Ways To Overcome Combat Haus Characters In Combat
 Sometimes being a Game master feels like...
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Category: Game Mastering
Gaming Products that Seem Magical to You
When I think back over 20-plus years as a gamer,...
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A Beginner’s Primer on Probability: Part 2
In the first half of this article, I touched on...
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The Games Within The Game
I have a confession to make. That anal retentive...
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Enemies Are Always Better With Names & Reputations
My latest game is a short miniseries campaign...
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The Game Outside The Game
Years ago, before the Stew was cooking, I read a...
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Did You Notice The Woman In The Red Dress?
One of the big GMing theory questions that...
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Always Leave Them Wanting More
Ever run an awesome game where the entire group...
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Why Using a Template for Game Prep is Awesome
Along with DNAphil, I’ve recently switched...
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Paper, Silicon, or Cardstock?
Some GMs would never tolerate a computer at...
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Troy’s Crock Pot: Learning from others
One of the best ways to learn is by watching...
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Safe In The Game Master’s Hands?
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
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?
This year at Con on the Cob the gnomes Phil...
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What Makes A Hero?
"A hero is someone who has given his or her...
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