Video Gnoments, Episode III: Puzzles
In this episode I talk about how to use three...
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Category: GMing Advice
Troy’s Crock Pot: Playing a dragon
What’s the Crock Pot? Just a simmering bowl of...
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Game Balance, or “How to Downgrade a Paladin”
Balance is something that you need in your...
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I Hate the Ice Level
It never fails. You’re playing a platformer...
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Collaborate with Your Players to Make the Game More Fun (and Your Life Easier)
Back in January, I wrote about using PC...
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Why Not Just Give It To Them?
Treasure, magic items, technology — the sorts of...
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Johnny’s Five – Five Ways To Overcome Combat Haus Characters In Combat
 Sometimes being a Game master feels like...
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Gaming Products that Seem Magical to You
When I think back over 20-plus years as a gamer,...
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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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Troy’s Crock Pot: Learning from others
One of the best ways to learn is by watching...
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