Brain Drain Friday: The GM's Secret Weapon (An Index Card)
Hey everyone, It's Friday, and you know what that means, my brain is pretty much done for the week. The creative juices just aren't flowing, which can be a problem if you're…
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Too Hot to Think: An RPG Tip on Failing Forward
Hey everyone, It's not Friday, but it absolutely feels like a Brain Drain Friday today. It's hot, and I had to go on one of those draining shopping trips that usually signal the…
Brain Drain Friday (Saturday Edition): The Rule of Cool
Hey everyone, So, here's a belated Brain Drain Friday post... but on a Saturday! I've been so busy this week that yesterday just completely blew by me. I didn't even realize…
Brain Drain Friday: The GM's Superpower - "I Don't Know (Yet)"
Hey everyone, It's another Brain Drain Friday, and this time, instead of the usual soul-crushing shopping trip, I'm down for the count with some sort of delightful cold or flu.…
Lazy GM Tips: The Power of Three (for NPCs & Dungeons!
Hey everyone, Another week, another opportunity to share some of my favorite "lazy GM" shortcuts! When life gets busy, or you're just not feeling up to hours of prep (or, like…
Lazy GM Tips: The Art of Re-skinning Monsters
Hey everyone, It's time for another dive into my "lazy GM" toolkit! As much as I love diving deep into complex systems and intricate lore, sometimes (okay, maybe often) I need…
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