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Canadian Kickstarters

I wrote a little something a while back about Kickstarter and how it might impact tabletop gaming. Recently, Kickstarter continued its friendly march to world domination by expanding its service to Canadian creators. As one would expect there are a number of interesting and odd projects that appeared out of the gate. So I want…

September 13, 2013
From my Brain: 50 Random NPCs

Monday I talked about what to do if game night came around and you had nothing, and I suggested having some pre-made NPCs on hand to make your life easier. Looking through my GM’s binder (you don’t have one? Oh, they’re brilliant! I’ll tell you all about mine sometime) I noticed my stock of NPCs…

September 11, 2013
When the Cupboard’s Bare

It happens to every game master at one point or another. Game night is here, players are expecting a continuation of your Super Fun Time Awesome Campaign™ and you’ve got nothing. Maybe it’s been a particularly busy week at work, or you’ve been caught up in your studies. Heck, maybe it’s the “centipede’s dilemma”, and…

September 9, 2013
What’s on my Laptop

Monday I talked about my GM kit and contents thereof, and I mentioned my laptop as the second part of my game mastering load out. Ever since my friend David (Hi, David!) gave me this laptop, I have been adding, tweaking and expanding its potential for tabletop use. And while I can still GM without…

September 6, 2013
Like to game a lot? Come to GameAlot!

Yeah, okay, time to let one of the other multiple personalities write blog titles for a while. But in all fairness the title says it all: if you like games and you live with reasonable distance of St. Albert, you need to be at GameAlot this weekend. GameAlot is the annual in-store gaming convention run…

September 4, 2013
My Game Master Kit

I’ve had a few folks ask me, here and at Gen Con, what I carry with me to GM. So I thought I’d give you a virtual tour of my GM kit. First thing to note, I don’t always carry this full kit with me to every session. What I take depends on the game…

September 2, 2013
Nerding Up the Weekend!

I hope those of you not attending PAX and Dragon*Con are still finding a way to nerd up your weekend. Me? Tonight I’m getting together with some friends to read aloud William Shakespeare’s Star Wars, by Ian Doescher. If you haven’t read it yet, I urge you to get on it. It is just as…

August 30, 2013
Edge of the Nest

I took the bus to Gen Con this year. That choice was motivated largely by a lack of funds, but also by a desire to have a bit of isolation. My trip was three days there and three-and-a-half days back, which gave me plenty of time for reading and reflection. Okay, and a not insignificant…

August 28, 2013
Super Late Gen Con Wrap Up!

I think the title says it all, really. Three and a half days home on a bus combined with multi-stage con crud equals me not posting about Gen Con until a week later. Since you’ve likely heard all the reviews already, I’m just going to hit my high (and low) points of the world’s biggest…

August 26, 2013
Humpday Links for July 3

As we blaze into summer, why not cool off with some refreshing internet links? Or at least distract yourself from the blistering heat for a few moments. – A lot more goes into wearing a space suit than you might think. – The call for submissions has gone out for Wayfinder #10! Start writing those…

July 3, 2013