Glass Future by Howling Giant is one of my favorite new albums of 2023. I was also fortunate to see them live at a local venue.
How Do I Keep Players From Ignoring Adventures In My Sandbox Campaigns?
One of the biggest challenges for a sandbox campaign is getting players to engage with adventure locations. Set up and run the campaign correctly, and this challenge goes away.
Evoking Emotion in Classic Fantasy Adventure Games
My number one priority as a game master is to create a gaming experience that produces strong bonds of fellowship in the game group. This essay is about how I tap into a variety of emotions in an effort to build deeper relationships between the players.
Emotion Fuels the “RPGs are Stories” Myth
I hypothesize that one of the reasons the "collaborative storytelling" claim persists is that both RPGs and stories produce powerful emotions. Stories and games can feel the same or at least very similar. This makes them seem like the same thing but they have a crucial difference.
Why Focus on Player Emotions in Tabletop RPG Design?
Role-playing games are unique for their capacity to evoke a wide range of emotions, profoundly influencing players' decisions. This emotional aspect makes role-playing games memorable and engaging. The most successful game designers focus heavily on triggering these emotional responses.
Gamehole Con X: After Action Report
Gamehole Con X in Madison Wisconsin was a great time. I have GHC XI marked on my calendar for next year.
Podcast Recommendation: Into the Megadungeon
'Into the Megadungeon' by Ben Laurence provides valuable insights into running megadungeon campaigns, through conversations with experienced referees.
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