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Posted on Thursday, January 3, 2019

GMs! What’s Your Problem?

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This week, I’m asking a simple question: what’s your problem?

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Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2018

My (Very Small) Appendix N

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I love books, and I’m a voracious reader. Like you, I expect, I’ve read thousands of fiction and non-fiction books. Some were good, and some were bad. The influence of three authors, though, on my writing and gaming style stand head and shoulders above the rest. 

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Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2018

The Power of Simplicity

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I’m coming to realise, the art of simplicity is a subtle one to master. If your game is too simple, you risk boring or alienating your players. If it’s too complex, you risk frustrating or alienating your players.

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Posted on Thursday, November 8, 2018

The Art of Simple

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I’ve thought a lot about complexity (and simplicity) in campaign and adventure design recently. I’ve previously posted about the Paradox of Choice and KISS, but I can’t seem to shake the allure of simplicity.

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Posted on Monday, August 13, 2018

Be Awesome at Dungeon Design is Awesome!

Endzeitgeist Says So!

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Be Awesome at Dungeon Design (Augmented Edition made it to #3 in Endzeitgeist’s Top Ten of 2017. To celebrate it’s the Deal of the Moment at Raging Swan’s Shop.

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