'Into the Megadungeon' by Ben Laurence provides valuable insights into running megadungeon campaigns, through conversations with experienced referees.
Author: Travis Miller
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How Do I Get the Best Out of a Game Convention?
I've been to several conventions over the last decade. I've had a few negative experiences. Most of my convention going has been wonderful. My own errors and observations helped me to learn some strategies to get the most out of a convention. I start with research. When I hear about a convention, it is usually …
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The Perplexing Presentism of Old 5E Players
I participate in some of the discussions about "the world's greatest fantasy role playing game" on the local Facebook D&D group. I occasionally bring up some element of the Old School Renaissance play style. Almost without fail there will be a dismissive comment from another gamer who started playing D&D around the time I did …
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Film Recommendation: The History of Metal and Horror
There are documentaries about horror, and there are documentaries about heavy metal. This doc is unusual in that it is a history of how the two came to be blended together.
Game State, Story, and The Truth
Games answer questions. Stories answer questions. Games and stories answer questions in different ways. The game state taught me how they are different.
What is the Game State?
Putting my focus on the current "Game State" refined the way I think about and run role-playing games.
Music Recommendation: Sun King by Moon Coven
The Swedish band Moon Coven released a superb new album last week. The album has a depth that rewards a close listen. On top, it is a solid psychedelic metal album. After giving it my full attention with headphones on and eyes closed, I appreciated the album's subtler elements. In particular, the drum fills make …
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