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Gnome Stew won the silver ENnie Award for Best Blog in 2011 and 2010 -- thank you for your support! Online since 2008, we've published 1,110 articles packed with GMing tips and advice, as well as two books for GMs. Our top 30 articles make a great starting point for new readers.

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Jan 18, 2011 by 33

D&D Is Like a Crazy Ex I Keep Going Back To

Last year, my group had two simultaneous D&D 4e games going, one set in the Forgotten Realms and one in Eberron. They both ended, and I don't see myself ever playing a long-term 4e game again -- and I just realized that this isn't the first time this has happened. A quick aside: I could care less what anyone else plays -- as long as you're having fun, you're ...
Apr 1, 2010 by 15

The University of Michigan Has News for D&D 4th Edition Players

I usually save links for Gnome Rodeos, but I'm so swamped with last-mile work on Eureka (Gnome Stew's upcoming book) that I haven't had time to do a rodeo lately -- so this one gets a quickie article of its own. The University of Michigan (my alma mater -- and believe me, the irony isn't escaping me) recently completed a study of niche hobbyists, including gamers. They looked for ...
Apr 23, 2009 by 19

10 Reasons Why Roleplaying Games Are a Positive Force for Kids and Adults Alike

Playing roleplaying games (often called "gaming") is a lifelong hobby for me. I started gaming when I was 10, and am still gaming regularly more than 20 years later. Without exaggeration, I can say that many of the best aspects of my life can be traced back to gaming. (If you'd like some background on me, check out my personal website.) This article is about the positive ways that ...
Aug 25, 2008 by 21

4th Edition Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide Review: Big Changes, Good Book, Crappy Map

As soon as I'd read -- and loved -- the 4e core books (reviewed right here on the Stew), I was excited about seeing the 4e Forgotten Realms setting book. I paid full price for the privilege of getting it at the one store in my area that had it on release day (our lone Borders), and tucked into it right away. After several days with it, here are ...

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