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May 8, 2009 by Martin Ralya17

Four Ways to Make Your Players Happy

Happy players (and remember, you're a player, too) make for a good game. So how do you make your players happy? Try these four tips on for size... 1. Make props Have you ever met a player who didn't like props? Even the lamest attempt at making a prop of any kind makes my eyes light up when I play -- and if you go all out, I will frame your ...
Jun 2, 2008 by Martin Ralya5

GMing 142: Spotlight Moments

GMing 142 posts define and explore key game mastering concepts and RPG terminology. The reference to the meaning of life is pure coincidence. Spotlight Moment Definition: A spotlight moment is a scene or a portion of a scene in an adventure that is entirely focused on one PC. During her spotlight moment, that PC -- and by extension, her player -- is the star of the game. Beyond Definitiondome: Apart from ...

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