No matter the style of game you play, you inevitably are going to use a map. Sometimes the GM is showing you a map of the world to give you perspective on your region. Other times you are drawing...
Deus Ex Machina, Generic Cleric, or a Gentle Nudge? To some players and groups the mere mention of GM PC causes them to hiss like cheesy vampires at sunlight and wooden crosses. Some are completely baffled by the concept,...
There will always be new material, new options, systems. This is a constant and unchanging principle of game publishing. There will always be new things for players and GMs to sink their teeth into because players and GMs are...
When starting a campaign, player backstories can provide GMs a wealth of creative fodder for to weave their narratives unfolding. A character’s trusted mentor can show up to provide a helpful clue when the party is stuck with a...
There have been a number of shocking stories coming to light featuring RPG industry giants – both individuals and entities – in the last couple weeks. Allegations of inappropriate behavior, coercive silences, and inadequate responses have arisen coinciding with...
We live in exciting times. Back at the dawn of the Dungeons & Dragons, a set of polyhedral dice could be a difficult commodity to come by. And those that were available are a far cry from the sundry...
Tell me if this sounds familiar: The PCs are tasked with acquiring a particular item from a heavily guarded camp. You’ve set up a stealth mission. They sneak in, acquire the macguffin, and make their escape with no one...
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...