Category: GMing Advice

Troy’s Crock Pot: Adversaries that play to PC Strengths

Posted by Troy E. Taylor | Sep 9, 2016 | Crock Pot, Game Mastering, General, GMing Advice

Like the good host of a banquet party, whose...

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How You Prep Is How You Run

Posted by Phil Vecchione | Aug 30, 2016 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

I was making my breakfast the other...

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Introducing a New Game System

Posted by J.T. Evans | Aug 29, 2016 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

I suffer from “ooh… shiny!”...

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THE BACK-UP GAME: FIELD REPORT 1

Posted by John Fredericks | Aug 15, 2016 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice, Tools for GMs

In a previous article, we looked at reasons for...

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One PC Games

Posted by J.T. Evans | Jul 18, 2016 | Game Mastering, GMing Advice

Most groups getting around a table consist of...

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Troy’s Crock Pot: Take it outside, kiddos

Posted by Troy E. Taylor | Jul 1, 2016 | General, GMing Advice, Tools for GMs

Ahhh, the great outdoors. It’s a great place to...

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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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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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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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The Illusion of Immersion

Posted by Angela Murray | Apr 8, 2016 | GMing Advice

Let’s talk immersion in RPGs. Most players and...

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