The pyramids. They are one of the most iconic and ancient structures in all of human civilization. They inspire awe, are massive in size, took years to build, and are marvels of engineering even by modern standards. Lest we forget,...
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Note: An older version of this article was originally posted on Dungeon’s Master. Is Betrayal Inevitable? There is a spoken contract at my gaming table which dates all the way back to when I first started Game Mastering. Characters brought...
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Greetings winemakers, grape enthusiasts, and tasting experts! We cordially invite you to take a stroll with us through our vineyard as we continue to grow and expand our market operations… Or, at least, that’s the general vibe that Tuscany, the...
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No one is ever born an expert at something. This little fortune cookie-esque nugget of wisdom is about as straightforward as they come, and yet it’s a fact often lost on many people. When we look at professional athletes or...
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Episode 083 Now that we’re no longer buried under six feet of snow and remember what the color green looks like, it’s once again safe to go outdoors. But what if we want to bring a game or two outside...
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Huffing, Aran paused to give his hands a rest from the relentless digging, using the brief respite to mop his sweat-drenched face with a dusty towel. The conditions of the mine were filthy, and he was left exhausted on a...
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What separates a great book from a merely good one? Why does one piece of artwork resonate so much stronger over time than another? How is it, exactly, that some movies can remain well received and respected for decades, while...
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There is little doubt that children are some of the most creative, most imaginative, most wonderful storytellers around. To them, things don’t have to make logical sense or adhere to a cohesive set of rules. The more children lack in...
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Episode 082 Regardless of how endearing or entertaining a game is to us, it’s sometimes hard to ignore a thematic element or rule that doesn’t quite make sense. Yes, it’s almost a guarantee that even our favorite games still have...
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I’m falling out of love with crowdfunding, and I’m not proud of it. Sites like IndieGoGo and Kickstarter have opened the gates to thousands of creators who never would have seen the light of a game store shelf if they’d...
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