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...
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...
The term “special snowflake” is often leveled pejoratively at characters whose wacky design doesn’t quite fit into the confines of a narrative’s setting, campaign, or background. This broad definition can be specifically applied to strange or out of place character concepts...
It’s been exactly a week since Paizo, Inc. announced its plans for the Starfinder Society Roleplaying Guild (SFSRPG for short), an organized play program that takes place in the distant future of the Pathfinder Campaign setting. In the next few...
The “Social Contract” is a term that’s often bandied about in discussions about group dynamics and roleplaying games. As a GM, it’s important to understand what a the Social Contract is and how it affects you, your players, and your...
Alright, so you’ve gotten a handle on what multi-table events are. You’ve figured out what form it’ll take. And you’re looking to run one for in your local community. So let’s dive into the first steps towards making that...