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The story of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 is a tragedy of American history: a cautionary tale of class bias, social anxiety, and... -
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It is with some measure of irony that in this month’s editorial Ian Livingstone asks “when will we see a British RPG on the scene?” It’s... -
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I launched my first session at my local public library, and I’m pleased to report it was a success. But it was not without a few bumps...
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Christian Hoffer posted the thread Wizards Hires Erin Roberts as Game Designer for D&D in *Dungeons & Dragons.Wizards of the Coast has made another D&D game designer - this time tapping Erin Roberts, creator of the Godsbreath setting seen in... -
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Fenris-77 reacted to Basic Expert's post in the thread Let's talk about "plot", "story", and "play to find out." with
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I believe this is true even in more narrative or "story"-based games, like Fate, Quest, PbtA, Sorcerer or what have you. These games... -
AAnotherGuy reacted to Blue's post in the thread Let's talk about "plot", "story", and "play to find out." with Like.
I see what you're saying. But I think it comes back to the fact that the players are not the characters. Yes, it's an experience...
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overgeeked reacted to Fenris-77's post in the thread RPG Print News – Traveller, Mothership, Twilight Imperium RPG, and More with Like.
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It's worth noting that the Mothership Wardens Manual is regularly praised as one of the best GM books of all time, and has advice that's...
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Celebrim reacted to sevenbastard's post in the thread Let's talk about "plot", "story", and "play to find out." with Like.
This As a DM I want to set up a situation and then let the players solve it. I dont have a correct/preferred way for it to be solved... -
Celebrim replied to the thread Let's talk about "plot", "story", and "play to find out.".I do what the particular group wants. This group in session zero thirteen years ago now expressed very strong desires for linear play...
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Zardnaar reacted to Necropolitan's post in the thread D&D General D&D Evolutions You Like and Dislike [+] with Like.
4E removed all social abilities from monsters and 5E barely added any back in. And 5E's also incredibly stingy about giving monsters... -
MMilieu reacted to jmartkdr2's post in the thread D&D General D&D Evolutions You Like and Dislike [+] with Like.
I used to hang out with a guy who was working on his PhD on English. He made a distinction between "stories" and "narratives." A...
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SSulicius reacted to LuisCarlos17f's post in the thread D&D General The 3.5 Binder was a really cool class with
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"A lot of time ago, a crack commando unit was sent to an infernal plane by a rival celestial court for a crime they didn't commit. These... -
Zardnaar replied to the thread D&D General D&D Evolutions You Like and Dislike [+].If classic is B/X or basic line put them and 2E over 1E.
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Paul Farquhar replied to the thread Dungeons & Dragons Playtests Four New Mystic-Themed Subclasses.The paladin subclass looks mechanically sound to me (bar the small potential for arguments about using its features on yourself). It...
