In Defense of Subjectivity in Game Critique
In Defense of Subjectivity in Game Critique By MARK WILSON On a basic level, we all understand (or I hope we do) that gaming preferences
In Defense of Subjectivity in Game Critique By MARK WILSON On a basic level, we all understand (or I hope we do) that gaming preferences
Podcast Appearance – Sidekicks & Sidequests We create Leeroy Jenkins…the Vampire By MARK WILSON I was recently a guest for the second time on a
Become a Better Tabletop RPG Player – Part I By MARK WILSON An online discussion forum I frequent recently lamented the lack of discussion on
The Burden of Narrative in Tabletop Roleplaying Games: Part 2 By MARK WILSON In Part 1 of this article series, we looked at the burden
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The Djinn of Al-Qadim Campaign Session Report #44 By MARK WILSON GM: MeSetting: Al-Qadim (aka the continent of Zakhara)System: D&D 5eLevel: 12 Players:Dahlia, the Mother
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Get Out of the Way, Game! Trying to navigate the murky waters of genre to define my tastes By MARK WILSON I’ve got a problem,
The Djinn of Al-Qadim Campaign Session Report #14 By MARK WILSON GM: MeSetting: Al-Qadim (aka the continent of Zakhara)System: D&D 5eLevel: 6 currently Players:Dalia, the
Problematic Games And how to have better conversations about them By MARK WILSON We’re going to discuss problematic games today. That is, games with morally
The Djinn of Al-Qadim Campaign Session Report #13 By MARK WILSON GM: MeSetting: Al-Qadim (aka the continent of Zakhara)System: D&D 5eLevel: 6 currently Players:Dalia, the
The Djinn of Al-Qadim Campaign Session Report #12 By MARK WILSON GM: MeSetting: Al-Qadim (aka the continent of Zakhara)System: D&D 5eLevel: 6 currently Players:Dalia, the
The Djinn of Al-Qadim Campaign Session Report #11 By MARK WILSON GM: MeSetting: Al-Qadim (aka the continent of Zakhara)System: D&D 5eLevels: 3-?? (probably 12) Players:Dalia,
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The Emotional Spectrum in Gaming By MARK WILSON A Comparison Between Gaming and Pizza I occasionally get annoyed at the limitations of our language when
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The Djinn of Al-Qadim Campaign Session Report #4 By MARK WILSON GM: MeSetting: Al-Qadim (aka the continent of Zakhara)System: D&D 5eLevels: 3-?? (probably 12) Players:Dalia,
The Djinn of Al-Qadim Campaign Session Report #3 By MARK WILSON GM: MeSetting: Al-Qadim (aka the continent of Zakhara)System: D&D 5eLevels: 3-?? (probably 12) Players:Dalia,
The Djinn of Al-Qadim Campaign Session Report #2 By MARK WILSON GM: MeSetting: Al-Qadim (aka the continent of Zakhara)System: D&D 5eLevels: 3-?? (probably 12) Players:Dalia,
The Problem With D&D Tips By MARK WILSON I have a Youtube channel devoted to discussing Dungeons & Dragons. The videos are largely on individual
The Djinn of Al-Qadim Campaign Session Report #1 By MARK WILSON GM: MeSetting: Al-Qadim (aka the continent of Zakhara)System: D&D 5eLevels: 3-?? (probably 12) Players:Dalia,
Session Zero in Dungeons and Dragons Campaigns By MARK WILSON What Is Session Zero in D&D? Session Zero is the unofficial name for what happens
Ghosts of Saltmarsh | 5e D&D Review By MARK WILSON Ghosts of Saltmarsh – The Premise The region of Saltmarsh is a classic D&D setting.
The Reluctant Ally A template for NPCs that can add tension to your game. By MARK WILSON We tend to disparage cliches and tropes today,
Thousand Year Old Vampire: Session Report The Tale of Iri Thorgrimsson By MARK WILSON The Premise Thousand Year Old Vampire is a solo RPG intended
Thousand Year Old Vampire: Session Report The Tale of Saladin By MARK WILSON The Premise: Thousand Year Old Vampire is a solo RPG intended for
The Authority Roleplaying System Review By MARK WILSON Year Published: 2004 Product Link The Authority – Wildstorm’s Comic Legacy The Authority was a superhero team
Thousand Year Old Vampire RPG Review By MARK WILSON RPG: Thousand Year Old VampireYear Published: 2018 The Premise Thousand Year Old Vampire is a solo
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Campaign Retrospective “Wrap-Up Session & Thoughts” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female Aarakocra RangerAial
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #28 “Out With a Bang” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female Aarakocra RangerAial
Emergent Gameplay Emergent elements in board games, video games, and tabletop roleplaying games By MARK WILSON Emergent gameplay is a slippery duck. Any longtime gamer
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #27 “Bathtub Full of Butter” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female Aarakocra RangerAial
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #26 “Strahdegy” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female Aarakocra RangerAial – Female Aarakocra
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #25 “Touching the Things” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female Aarakocra RangerAial –
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #24 “Temptations” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female Aarakocra RangerAial – Female Aarakocra
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #23 “Legends of the Hidden Temple” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female Aarakocra
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #22 “Age and Wisdom” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female Aarakocra RangerAial –
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #21 “Tomb of the Advent Calendar” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female Aarakocra
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #20 “Dinner With the Devil” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female Aarakocra RangerAial
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Sessions #18-19 “Seeds of Romance” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female Aarakocra RangerAial –
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #17 “Wedding Plans” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female Aarakocra RangerAial – Female
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #16 “Hy-bird-ization” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female Aarakocra RangerAial – Female Aarakocra
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #15 “Wereakocra” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female Aarakocra RangerAial – Female Aarakocra
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #14 “Windmill Full of Bears” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female Aarakocra RangerAial
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #13 “Lathander’s Eleven” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female Aarakocra RangerAial – Female
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #12 “Badger Badger Badger Badger MUFFIN MUFFIN” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #10-11 “Spears and Bones and Lightning Stones” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #9 “A Song of Ice and Arson” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #8 “We’re Off to See the Wizard” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #7 “The Birds Are Interested in the Book Club” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #6 “I Heard You Like Quest Hooks” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #5 “It’s Always Cloudy in Barovia” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female Aarakocra
Adventuring NPCs Creating meaningful, adventuresome non-player characters that enhance the campaign, without stealing the spotlight By MARK WILSON Alright kobolds and firbolgs, let’s talk about
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #4 “The Wizarding World of Barovia” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female Aarakocra
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #3 “Weaseling Our Way Out” By MARK WILSON DM: A Friend Party:(Me) Ahk-wa – Female Aarakocra RangerAial
Barovia Goes to the Birds: Curse of Strahd Session #2 By MARK WILSON Welcome to my Curse of Strahd session report series! This is part
Barovia Goes to the Birds Curse of Strahd Session #0-1 By MARK WILSON Welcome to my Curse of Strahd session report series! This is part
Writing Good Gaming Session Reports Getting the most out of your time and effort By MARK WILSON I’ve written at least dozens and potentially hundreds
Summoning the Terrasque and other curses. By MARK WILSON I like the concept of cursed items, but in practice I have a hard time executing
Why is Your TTRPG Party Together? A necessary question for nearly any group By MARK WILSON In my first campaign as DM, I didn’t have
Quest vs. Adventure vs. Journey Which to use, and why? By MARK WILSON Quest: Trip to accomplish a specific task. Adventure: Trip without a destination.
Five Cool Plot Hooks Vol. 4 Steal these hooks if you need some inspiration! By MARK WILSON There are an endless number of great plot
Five Cool Plot Hooks Vol. 3 Steal these hooks if you need some inspiration! By MARK WILSON There are an endless number of great plot
Dievas (RPG) Review By MARK WILSON RPG System: Dievas The Premise Dievas was created for RPGGeek’s 24-hour RPG competition. The setting is that of 13th
Austen: The Promenading (RPG) Review By MARK WILSON RPG System: Austen: The Promenading The Premise Owing to Jane Austen’s famous layered and nuanced dialogue, The
Sidetracked: Incorporating Meaningful Side Quests Into Campaigns By MARK WILSON Ah yes, the side quest. Proverbial bastion of endless possibility, and a break from the
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist (5e) Review By MARK WILSON RPG System: 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons Released: 2018 Background I read this book multiple times in order