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Be Cautious of MaximsAs I've written before, the "OSR" loved its maxims, short phrases that try to describe shared principles and act as a way of mutual recognition among OSR...
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I was lucky enough to play in the inaugural test of Ocean D&D over on the Gay Beholder Discord. I've been following the development of this game for a while - intelligent sea...
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These are the terms we’ll be having people pick up starting in early 2027 and ongoing through the following five fiscal years, to accommodate the need for rhetorical conflict...
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Feel free to dismiss everything I say here as just the mad ramblings of a man in the middle of a meltdown. If you want a quick explanation, you can always just say "Dwiz is a...
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You lot, after reading the clickbaity title. You are correct to do so.Pull the trigger, Piglet. Howdy, Farmhands! In 2024, I made a post titled "The Realms I Never Knew," in...
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Should I just run Mothership for the rest of my life?
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Recently, I posted my thoughts on spell casting characters and shared what I intend as a solution for the specific bugbears I’ve had with these classes in my own games....
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A thorough analysis of Deathbringer's failure to commit to the bit
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Land surveying is one of my favorite frames for a true-to-life adventure. It requires skill, dedication, time, and logistics. This is why it is a concept I've wanted to explore...
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This was my third year at GenCon, but my first time running games. I was super anxious about it to the point of neglecting my prep until the last minute, though I think/hope my...
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Many years ago, rumor has it, two noted Pokémon trainers in the area, Rogahn the Blackbelt (a Fighting-type trainer of renown) and Zelligar the Psychic (a Psychic-type trainer...
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I was approached a while back to do my take on the Jennell Jaquays cover art for her iconic module The Caverns of Thracia. Mine's the first one you can see in that post. I...
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In a troubling world, people often appeal to higher powers for protection.Or to lower ones. Holy Clay DiscStrung on a length of very fine chain to allow it to be worn around...
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Previously on mask relay: the lovely Vivanter. Next on mask relay: TBC!Beholder MaskTin mask with ten eyes engraved into the forehead, each fashioned from a differently...
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Apprehension is worth the effort
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Symbolism is important. I have never experienced an easy dragon fight. I used to hate monsters in ttrpgs because I felt like fights were never interesting unless the opposition...
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Discussions around TTRPGs and theater/improv are marred by the fact most hobbyists seem to know fuck all about theater. I won’t go into detail why comparisons between TTRPG...
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This is not an analysis. I'm not even sure if it qualifies as a blog post.It's more of an exorcism.In case you were wondering who the Magnolia Mascot is, this is Vicky, an OC...
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Today, in conversation with mandy brown, I realized that prepping slides is neither fun for me nor for my students, but I do it because it's expected. My best classes have been...
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My colleague Warren of ICastLight was kind enough to send me a copy of the MERP module The Haunted Ruins of the Dunlendings. MERP modules can be a little hit or miss, but I...
