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two classic OOPSES
The internet is awash in game mastering advice, tips & tricks, the 7 things to avoid and the 12 things to learn. Talking heads, blogs,...
Aug 11, 20236 min read
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Remember Read-Alouds?
Me neither. Also known as 'boxed text,' recently mentioned here and there by various RPG bloggers, read-alouds made their first notable...
Jul 1, 20235 min read
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GOD is DEAD
Keep an eye on your towel, hoopy frood, and don't panic! The headline of this week's blog may seem inflammatory, but bear with me! This...
Jun 9, 20235 min read
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why 'evil dead:rise' matters
"Looking with dread at each, ever-more horrible page, you are drawn in by the blasphemous book. The account of Al'Hazred, the book of the...
May 26, 20234 min read
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the myth of the map
There are many long-held myths in our glorious hobby. Among these, that encounters are somehow 'balanced' for mathematical perfection,...
May 12, 20235 min read
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How to ruin things
A great many things weigh down our games. We have oceans of lore leaning over us, a blurry session recap with all-too-important events...
May 6, 20235 min read
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We Orbit Together
We made it. Have a hefty helping of your favorite vice, take a look around, settle in and have another. It's time to lean back, deep...
Dec 31, 20223 min read
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