Sooner or later, every GM will be faced with a kind of question that brings their gaming session to a screeching halt. They sound something like this: “Where are we, again?” “Wait… What’s going on?” “Remind me… Who are...
Happy first day of GenCon 2017! Tens of thousands of attendees travel from all over the world and decent upon the fabled city of Indianapolis for a four-day revel of games, games, and more games. Soon, the Know Direction...
For most game companies, a steady release of product is usually taken as a good sign. Regular game support with new product means regular sales means company longevity which means that the game they put out continues to exist. Which continues...
I’m taking a bit of a break from world-building this week to stew on some ideas. So instead I thought that I’d bring forward a different collection of thoughts that I’ve had on the back burner. It should come as little...
So last time I went on for a bit about planetary rotations and stellar orbits and what not. And that’s all well and good but the odd movements of celestial bodies does not a compelling science-fiction setting make. Remember, players need a reason...
With the official release of Starfinder fast approaching, I thought it would be an opportune time to start prepping some homebrew material for my group. As is my custom, these brainstorm sessions get turned into Prep With Me articles...
When I first started writing this blog many, many moons ago, I touched upon the topic of the use of GM privilege to “cheat” in such a way that improves the experience at the table. I recognize that the...
Sometimes, plans need to change. For example, in case you missed it, this is Ryan, filling in for Anthony. I offered to take his place Behind The Screens today so he could fill in for James on this week’s...
Variety is truly the dice of life. Unless of course that variety throws a wrench into your carefully crafted Game Mastering. Players aren’t the only factors that can take your game completely off the rails. Because the best laid plans...
Annnd I’m back! This week I thought I might present a bit of an introspective offering. There’s an oft repeated axiom out there that goes a little bit like this, “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day...