I'm going to pull back the curtain somewhat, and share a bit of insight into how I get so much done every week.

Over the next few weeks, we discuss a few different approaches to running plots in RPGs – this week, we’re defending railroad tracks.

Let's talk about the challenges of joining an existing gaming group.

Let's discuss the importance of memorable environments and locations in RPGs.

Let's talk about a few easy tricks to make your side characters more memorable and interesting.

Let's discuss what we mean when we talk about a “campaign,” and how to find the right tone and style for your story.

I share some tips and tricks on emotional manipulation – in the service of storytelling, of course.

This week, we examine how hard it is to change an RPG player’s mind once they have an idea… and how GMs can use that to their advantage.

This week, we discuss how to use media as inspiration for your RPG adventures – and how to use those references to subvert expectations.

This week, let's analyze that most curious phenomenon… the murder-hobo.

This week, I recount the best opening scene I've ever seen in a role-playing game, and breaks down what made it so effective.

We need to talk about the cruel, mercurial nature of dice… and how they’re out to get all of us.

This week, we discuss the ways your behavior as a DM can influence the players… sometimes in ways you may not have intended.

Sometimes you need to have a heart-to-heart with your group, in order to clear the air and solve your problems together.

This week, we discuss how to establish bonds and rivalries between your player characters in order to help flesh out their characterization.

This week, we talk about keep player character concepts loose, rather than getting locked in to a specific personality before play begins.

Let's talk about adventuring group names: how to come up with a name, and whether or not you need one at all.

Is there a “best system for beginners?" And can turn even complex games into “beginner” games?