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February 1983. As we step into a new year of gaming Ian Livingstone wonders what might come next. With Treasure Trap starting (or at...

The story of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 is a tragedy of American history: a cautionary tale of class bias, social anxiety, and...

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...

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...

I have one of those black portable audio cassette players, about 9x6", and a large shoebox full of cassettes that I play on it. In it...

One thing interesting, Kingsley was in Coronation Street, from 1966-1967, so there aren’t a great many people around likely to remember...

No. This is not correct at all. Play to find out is at its very core about "limiting GM fiat and preparation". Its about NOT doing...

If the majority of fans have discovered the hobby in the last 5 years, then the majority of GMs also discovered the hobby in the last 5...

This. Its really not obvious. Its experienced DMs assuming everyone plays line them. Experienced DMs are a minority. DMs in general...

One thing interesting, Kingsley was in Coronation Street, from 1966-1967, so there aren’t a great many people around likely to remember...

I pre-ordered the physical version of the Warhammer TOW Starter Set at my FGS.

I guess the goal is to start the game with a group of players with detailed backstories, character connections with each other, lots of...

I'm continuously amazed that short fiction hasn't had a boom with the rise of ebooks and ereaders.

Not true at all. You can't play to find out something if the GM doesn't have some idea of what's at stake! If you say "An army is...

Generally, childhood amnesia means we have no memories before age 3, and memories from ages 3-5 are rare and generally highly personal...