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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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Dec 24, 2010 by 4

Twas The Gnome Before Christmas

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house Not a Halfling was stirring, not even to grouse; (Because they were all killed in the great purge of October, frigging dirty Halflings.) The gnome hats were hung by the chimney with ease, And St. Nick would fill them with gifts,  else we’d break his knees; ...
Jun 18, 2009 by 13

Johnny’s Five – Five Quick Mapping Options

So you’re running late to game. The only thing you need is a map, and you need to do it fast. Here are 5 quick mapping options. 1. Dry Erase Board Dry erase markers and a whiteboard make for great mapping options. The only problem, for the tactically combat inclined, is their lack of gridlines. Some places sell dry erase boards with ...

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