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Unearthed Arcana: Building Encounters Alternitive rules

If you are a game master you might like this version of Encounter Building Rules a bit more. It is certainly worth a look and only 4 pages in length. One of the things I found most useful here is the section on building encounters of Solo monsters Vs. Partys. The suggestion taking a nod back… Continue reading Unearthed Arcana: Building Encounters Alternitive rules

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STAR TREK ADVENTURES – Living Playtest Sign up begins.

Modiphius has announced that they are preparing to kick off their living playtest. If you are interested in playing in a "Living" space game this is likely going to be right up your ally. I myself have never been to big on Living games. Yet for some unknown reason, the thought of a living game… Continue reading STAR TREK ADVENTURES – Living Playtest Sign up begins.

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Getting Back to Normal…

Hello there everyone, the more things change the more they stay the same. Last  year around this time I took a big break from the blog because of the terrible flooding in the area that had occurred. My FLGS was devastated in this flood, as were many other businesses in the region. But unlike big box… Continue reading Getting Back to Normal…

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Kickstarter Watch: Scion 2nd Edition

Find Your Destiny Live The Myth Embrace Your Fate Scion is a game about gods, humanity, and everything in between. It’s a game about mythic deeds and the legends those deeds engender. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/200664283/scion-2nd-edition-tabletop-rpg/widget/video.html The ancient powers never fully went away. They wander our modern roads and cities, mingling with the teeming masses of humanity. You… Continue reading Kickstarter Watch: Scion 2nd Edition

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Have a Cup of the Force!

Who here doesn't like to start their morning off right with a nice hot-pot of coffee. Yeah I said pot not cup. Because I am not a coffee lightweight. I take my morning brew serious! Even with all the power of a good cup of coffee in the morning sometimes I still feel I need… Continue reading Have a Cup of the Force!

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Finding Inspiration & Note Taking.

Today I wanted to talk about the importance of note taking at the table as a game master. For years I did not take notes. I just ran my games and a day or two later I would sit down and pencil in the high points mentally and carry on with my game. I am… Continue reading Finding Inspiration & Note Taking.

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The Attack of the Pat. Hilariously still trying to stay relevant.

Here we go again, Pat Robertson is serving it up talking crazy about D&D. But yet again no one is buying what he has to sell. We're not in the 80s anymore Pat, gaming has gone full on mainstream now and that crazy talk that you spun back then that did so much damage to… Continue reading The Attack of the Pat. Hilariously still trying to stay relevant.