Can I make my game better?

Posted by Runeslinger on June 11, 2020 · 5 Comments 

Not everyone asks this question, of course, but it – or some variation of it – is common enough. Sometimes, it’s just a feeling. A worry after a session, or a weight that builds as sessions dwindle in the rearview mirror. It’s a curious question isn’t it? It invites a series of other questions. What … Continue reading →

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Charting a spectrum of play

Posted by Runeslinger on June 24, 2014 · 6 Comments 

As has been mentioned on this blog in a few places, such as posts and videos on developing a language for describing play, there are times when speaking about the hobby of roleplay with other roleplayers of different experience can end up in an utter failure to communicate. People enjoy the conversation, but can sometimes not … Continue reading →

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December 2013 RPG Blog Carnival: GM and Player Roles

Posted by Runeslinger on December 20, 2013 · 2 Comments 

Mainly coincidentally, the YouTube RPG Community has been delving very deeply into a topic which aligns with the concept of this carnival, that of taking charge of how the group dynamic is balanced at the table. The question on this dynamic is split into “What are the ways in which creative responsibility can be shared … Continue reading →

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