The Episodic Gaming Session
Here’s an article I did a few years ago for a local Star Wars Gaming Group. I like to think it has some timeless advice that fits into any kind of RPG. Episodic: a word that here means something that...
View ArticleRPG Gaming Tip: If you throw it, know it.
Here’s a quick tip for Game Masters and Players alike. First, let’s look in on an all too familiar gaming scenario… Gathered around the table for a night of Star Wars D20, the heroes find themselves...
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Cthulhu in a Box
Last night was my first game of Arkham Horror. I’ve known about the game for some time, but I just hadn’t rolled up my sleeves and jumped into the ichor. The main premise is simple and enjoyable:...
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First XD20 Adventure
A few Fridays ago marked the first time I’ve put a group together to play Tracy Hickman’s XD20 system. Without going into too much detail about the game’s mechanics (or basic lack thereof), imagine a...
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I’ve Won a Contest!
At the beginning of February, a whole slew of authors and other creative types held a contest called Crossing the Streams (apparently a Ghostbuster reference). The author whose contest I won was Howard...
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The Sharp End of the Stick
Please enjoy this full disclosure: My favorite webcomic is running a contest and I’m entering this blog post in hopes that flattery will get me everywhere. A few years ago, a friend of mine made an...
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What Really Happens When You Get Sucked Out An Airlock
A while ago, I was in the midst of writing and planning a series of webcartoons. One of the jokes hinged on what happened when someone was exposed to the vacuum of space without a fully sealed suit....
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BioShock Infinite Becomes My Perfect Exemplum on How to Unnecessarily Narrow...
Ever since I discovered that my school library had a small stock of Choose Your Own Adventure books, I have craved the experience of interactive adventures. Stephen King has expressed his belief that...
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I’m Not Losing Focus, I’m Multifocusing
I’m still working on my novel and I’m still on track to have a working draft by Dragon*Con. Stop looking at me like I’m trying to justify myself and you’re not believing a word of it. The truth is that...
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The Rant Preventer 2000!
Tired of losing time, money, friends, and sleep over the stupid things you’ve said on social media? Wish you hadn’t posted in the first place? Finally there’s an answer! The Rant Preventer 2000 is a...
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