Rejvak the Defiler - Designing Interesting Boss Encounters in D&D 5e
5e's focus on action economy can often make boss encounters lackluster. Let's see if I can fix this.
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CRASH PANDAS - One-Page TTRPG Review
My thoughts on the wacky, high-octane one-page TTRPG that has you rooting through trash as an adorable masked derby driver.
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Developing a Gun Combat System
TTRPG characters just can't stop getting into gun fights. However, I often find that gun fight rules in TTRPGs are not able to balance ease of use, cinematic flair, and tactical realism. Let's see if I can design a solution!
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An Exploration of Luck Mechanics in TTRPGs
Luck has been a feature of most TTRPG systems, but still remains an elusive design concept. How do you define what it means to be better at getting lucky?
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All In Devlog 1: Themes of Risk in TTRPGs
Risk is an inherent part of many TTRPGs, as the consequences of a character's actions often ripple out in an intricate way. I am therefore attempting to design a system called All In that explores risk as a core design pillar.
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Guide for First Time Game Masters Part 5, Running the Game
This is the final part of a five-part series on how to approach your first game as a Game Maste, focusing on tips and tricks to help you during your sessions.
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Guide for First Time Game Masters Part 4, Preparing the Narrative
This is the fourth part of a series on how to run your first game as a GM, focusing on planning the events of your session.
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Guide for First Time Game Masters Part 3, Understanding The Characters
This is the third part of a series on how to run your first game as a GM, focusing on how to understand the characters your players have created.
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Guide for First Time Game Masters Part 2, Understanding The System
This is the second part of a series on how to run your first game as a GM, focusing on how to Understand Your Players.
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Guide for First Time Game Masters Part 1, Understanding Your Players
This is the first part of a series on how to run your first game as a GM, focusing on how to Understand Your Players.