Category Archives: Fantasy

The Devil’s Dew: Roleplaying’s Dark Secret

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

This week we examine yet another conspiracy that has remained unprobed in the world of Geek: In the last year I started and joined quite a few different groups for tabletop gaming… It had not occurred to me previously that there is a trend … Continue reading →

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I Do What I Want!: Alignment and the Individual

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

This week we take a look at Alignment, one of my favorite topics: Good day Mr. DM.  When running a campaign where alignment plays a significant role, do you think it best to run the alignment system as personal, or … Continue reading →

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An NPC to Remember

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

This week we take a look at Character development!  Daddy DM asks: I have found some of the most memorable & fun NPCs to play were the ones who were extremely exaggerated in one way or another. Have you found … Continue reading →

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Roleplaying? Isn’t that for Nerds??

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

This week we have another question from everyone’s favorite librarian in training.  The question is about tabletop gaming in general, and while I have answered it in regard to roleplaying specifically, everything applies to all Geek games for the most … Continue reading →

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Like a Virgin

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

Once again, I’m writing a bonus blog, not because I have questions to spare (because I don’t, so give me more), but because I think this is an important question, and don’t feel like waiting to write a response: Hey … Continue reading →

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I, God

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

This week we take a closer look at a recurring theme (Also, give us more questions): I’m currently GMing a Play-by-Post game, and in a situation where according to my plans a certain NPC should be assassinated, one of the … Continue reading →

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A Few of My Favorite Things…

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

This week in Ask the Dungeon Master, we look more closely at me.  Because I’m awesome: Who are your favorite authors & what are your favorite books? How have you mined those books for game ideas? Every DM needs a little help … Continue reading →

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Space Orcs and Ninja Gnomes

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

This week we get back to some more Roleplaying fun time: Sometimes when I am preparing a campaign for a game one of my players will pitch a character at me that doesn’t fit in game or at least I … Continue reading →

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Tolkien Vs. Lewis: The Fight for Middle-Narnia

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

In this week’s bonus blog we take another look at Tolkien in a much more serious way.  I probably shouldn’t be doing a bonus blog seeing as I keep whining about not having enough questions, but I just can’t help … Continue reading →

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Eagles!? We don’t need no stinkin’ Eagles!

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

First, I just wanted to say thanks to everyone that answered my call to arms! (i.e. my plea for questions).  You guys rock!  And everyone keep in mind, we ALWAYS need questions.  So keep them coming!  This week we have … Continue reading →

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