GM Advice: How to Name the Streets in Your Settlements

Every GM I’ve ever met names the various villages, towns and cities in his campaign. It’s as normal and natural as naming a world’s rivers, forests and mountain ranges. What few GMs do, however, is take the time to name the streets, alleys and other thoroughfares of their settlements.

By Maciej Zagorski (The Forge Studios)
By Maciej Zagorski (The Forge Studios)

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GM’s Advice: The Real Cause of the 15-Minute Adventuring Day

Widely reviled, the 15-minute adventuring day reared its ugly head with the advent of 3rd edition. Since then, designers have tried various solutions to fix the “problem”, with varying degrees of success…

Dungeon Entrance by William McAusland (Outland Arts)
Will this be a 15-Minute Dungeon? by William McAusland (Outland Arts)

 

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Pathfinder Advice: How to Handle Zero Ranks in Knowledge

Knowledge is power, and canny adventurers learn all they can about their foes and where they live. However, sometimes it’s not that simple…

By William McAusland (Outland Arts)
By William McAusland (Outland Arts)

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