Plotting, Part 1: In Defense of the Railroad
Over the next few weeks, we discuss a few different approaches to running plots in RPGs – this week, we’re defending railroad tracks.
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Michael T. Christensen
Oct 26, 20228 min read
Old Group, New Faces
Let's talk about the challenges of joining an existing gaming group.
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Michael T. Christensen
Sep 21, 20223 min read
Unknown Armies
This week, I want to talk about “Unknown Armies,” the weirdest game I've ever played.
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Michael T. Christensen
Sep 14, 20222 min read
Playing in Other Systems
This week, I share my stories about games played outside of Dungeons & Dragons, particularly Necessary Evil and Warhammer 40K.
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Michael T. Christensen
Sep 7, 20224 min read
The Stubbornness of Ideas
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.
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Michael T. Christensen
Aug 17, 20224 min read
The Best Game Opening I've Ever Seen
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.
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Michael T. Christensen
Aug 10, 20224 min read
The Dice Want To Murder You
We need to talk about the cruel, mercurial nature of dice… and how they’re out to get all of us.
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Michael T. Christensen
Aug 3, 20225 min read
The Tale of Miros Allos
Today I want to share with you the story of a former character who left a lasting impact on the campaign world…
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Michael T. Christensen
Jul 20, 20223 min read
The Campaign I Missed
I was very, very busy during my second semester of playing D&D.
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Michael T. Christensen
Jul 13, 20224 min read
Talking Through Issues
Sometimes you need to have a heart-to-heart with your group, in order to clear the air and solve your problems together.
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Michael T. Christensen
Jun 22, 20224 min read
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Trust the Rogue
This week, we touch on the rogue’s reputation as the untrustworthy backstabber… and whether or not it’s deserved.
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Michael T. Christensen
Jun 8, 20223 min read
The Last Ride of Calvin Dugray
This week, I discuss about how I retired my first D&D character early… and how the DM brought him back into the story as an NPC.
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Michael T. Christensen
May 25, 20224 min read
Sometimes Arsonists Leave Riddles
Mike shares the first time his DM threw a riddle at the party, and how it empowered one of the players to rise to the challenge.
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Michael T. Christensen
May 11, 20224 min read
The Stupidest Character Decision I’ve Ever Seen
This week, I recall a time when the party was split by a tough decision… and almost torn apart by absolutely terrible group communication.
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Michael T. Christensen
Apr 27, 20224 min read
Calvin Dugray’s Finest Moment
This week, I share one of my favorite parts of role-playing games... the ability to improvise and do cool/stupid crap.
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Michael T. Christensen
Apr 13, 20225 min read
Origins of a Roleplayer
This week, I want to flash back to my introduction to the hobby, and the creation of my first D&D character.
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