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Guest Post on RPG Systems from Rob Kuntz

On October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 By Travis MillerIn blog dialogue, design theory, guest post, musings1 Comment

Rob Kuntz shares some thoughts about RPG systems.

I’m Looking For My People, Not More People.

On September 22, 2022December 10, 2022 By Travis MillerIn blog dialogue, musings7 Comments

Is more the same thing as better? I don't think so.

The Way Gary Intended…

On August 18, 2022August 29, 2022 By Travis MillerIn blog dialogueLeave a comment

Gary had intentions. So?

More Thoughts About “Run As Written”

On May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 By Travis MillerIn blog dialogue, design theoryLeave a comment

While it is possible to write an adventure that will be run as written, it doesn't often happen. Why is that?

The Run as Written Debate

On May 5, 2022May 6, 2022 By Travis MillerIn blog dialogue, design theory, musings7 Comments

Can you run an adventure as written? I think you can. Does it matter if you don't?

What are Hit Points?

On September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 By Travis MillerIn blog dialogue, design theory, house rules1 Comment

I enjoy tinkering with games. I like borrowing and ideas from other referees to modify and insert into my games. For me, modding games is at least as much of the hobby as playing. Hit points, damage and healing is one of those areas where I have borrowed from other bloggers and modified the rules. …

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On September 23, 2021September 24, 2021 By Travis MillerIn blog dialogue, inspiration, musings1 Comment

I published a little essay a few weeks ago entitled the D.I.O. Manifesto. Brian at Deathtrap Games asked me about it the other day. I hadn't thought about the post much since I hit "publish." It had been sitting in my drafts folder for a while before I decided to put it up on the …

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Travis Miller

I write about tabletop role-playing games, sword-and-sorcery fiction, storytelling, and heavy metal. 

The friendships I’ve forged while playing adventure games, listening to heavy music, and sharing stories saved my life and made it worth living.  

I live in a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. America’s most underrated city.

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Working on a thumbnail for a YouTube video Coco insists that whatever it is I am doing is far less important than petting her. @immortals_inc had a #TTRPG swap meet yesterday at the shop. I picked up a few things. Filled a few gaps in the AD&D collection. Changed up the work space today. Are you sure you want to do that? The box of DOOM. I was a guest in the swanky Immortals Inc. recording studio this afternoon. My wife's orchids are starting to bloom. She gave me one to brighten up the Grumperie. Saw a @kingbuffaloband show last night. The two openers were fantastic as well.

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