Gloamhold’s Feel & the Challenge of it All

Turns out, designing a megadungeon is a lot of work. Who knew? I mean, how do you ever finish designing a megadungeon? (Answer: you don’t). Of course, for a megadungeon—or even a dungeon—finishing it isn’t the main challenge. Getting the feel of the place right—that’s the trick.

By Tommi Salama

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Shattered Star #84: Inconceivable!

At the end of last session, we left our heroes trying to get as many townsfolk into Vendikon Keep as possible. Karelia had used her special (magical) relationship with Captain Blacklock to get the gates open.

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Deep Work, Ulysses, the 700-Word Challenge and Woodridge

I read a lot of books. Deep Work by Cal Newport, one of my recent reads, is a fantastic book. Ulysses is an epic piece of writing software. The two are a perfect match, and I like a challenge!

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