I’ve been gaming for over thirty years. In that time, I’ve purchased thousands of books, magazines, games and supplements. Some are much beloved. Others less so. Some I don’t even remember buying.
Tag: Gaming Advice
Gygax On…The Nature and Variety of Challenge
It’s not the world’s snappiest title, but challenge is at the heart of every gaming session. The PCs may have to crush the forces of the evil goblin king, root out a pernicious black cult or simply find their way out of a labyrinthine network of caverns.
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The Best Gaming Book of All Time?
I own literally hundreds—perhaps thousands—of gaming books. Some are amazing works, others are crap. However, there’s one book that stands head and shoulders above the others.
Gygax On…Rules Lawyers
Over the last three decades, I’ve noticed many shifts in gaming culture and practises. A lot of these are driven by technology, changes in society, expectations of the gaming experience and so on. One of the most marked changes I’ve noticed is a subtle shift in who seems to actually be “in charge” of a game or campaign.
Gygax On…Preparing Modules
First and foremost I’m a DM (or GM depending on the game I’m playing) and I spend rather a lot of time preparing adventures—both my own and those made by other companies. I am one of these D/GMs that likes to be very prepared.
