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The Ineffable Tolkien and the One Ring

This week, we take a more serious turn for yet another look at the wonderful world of Tolkien.  Our reader asks: Why oh why does the One Ring turn people invisible in Lord of the Rings? It certainly didn’t turn … Continue reading

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A Few of My Favorite Things…

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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Tolkien Vs. Lewis: The Fight for Middle-Narnia

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!

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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