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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 1,109 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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May 25, 2010 by 4

Sure he’s the Villain, but is he the Bad Guy?

In a lot of RPGs there’s an unspoken assumption that the PCs are the good guys, the villains are the bad guys, and everything is clear cut and black and white, but in real life, few if any people actively identify themselves as “Bad Guys”. They may not identify their actions as “Bad Guy” actions and even when they do, they usually rationalize their motives. When creating ...
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 ...

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