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One our of intrepid readers, Chando42, posed a suggestion in the Gnome Suggestion Pot that many of us have struggled with over our GMing careers: having good player interaction with our NPCs. Characters that inspire and help drive your adventures versus stale cardboard cutouts that sit there to disseminate information (or hit points) and little else. Or the ones that make you mock them. Mercilessly. First we'll start ...
If you’ve kept abreast of the latest round of fudge-related articles penned by Kurt (here, here, oh, and here) then you’re no doubt aware that this topic tends to fuel some, ahem, passionate replies at the Stew. In this particular case there was one specific bit that stood out to myself as rather unfortunate and it really has nothing to do with the fudge in question.
It’s all about ...
Previously we've spent time discussing the potential for the use of the iPad as a GM's tool, the applications, accessories, and potential workflow. Now, bringing it all together, we're happy to demonstrate the iPad in action and give you a glimpse of what's possible.
It's important to also keep in mind that as of this writing, the iPad has only been out for six days. Not to provide excuses ...
In this second installment of the features and utility of the iPad in tabletop gaming, we’ll spend some time on accessories, the true “killer app” for the device, and what your typical in-game workflow could look like. Read on!
In case you hadn’t heard, Apple released another life-changing device this weekend, the near-mythical iPad. There exist any number of reviews that can answer your general questions as to whether the iPad has a place in your life, but fortunately for you our crack team of gnome engineers have been putting the device through its paces and show how the iPad might change the way you run your ...
