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Knowing the Rules – Is It Important?

Knowing the Rules – Is It Important?

Jason Campbell December 30, 2024

By Jason Campbell It’s been said before but as a GM for a ttrpg you don’t have...

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Part Two – 10 Ways to Draw Your Friends Into TTRPGs Beyond D&D 5e

Part Two – 10 Ways to Draw Your Friends Into TTRPGs Beyond D&D 5e

Shadomain Staff December 16, 2024

By Scott Mohnkern Today we feature the first of a two part article from guest writer Scott...

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10 Ways to Draw Your Friends Into TTRPGs Beyond D&D 5e

10 Ways to Draw Your Friends Into TTRPGs Beyond D&D 5e

Guest Contributor December 9, 2024

By Scott Mohnkern Today we feature the first of a two part article from guest writer Scott...

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Tales From the Tavern Interview With Andrew Kolb

Tales From the Tavern Interview With Andrew Kolb

Shadomain Staff December 2, 2024

NOTE: the opinions expressed in interviews are those of the guests, not necessarily those of shadomain.com. Today’s...

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Using an Unreliable Narrator

Using an Unreliable Narrator

Jason Campbell November 25, 2024

by Jason Campbell The unreliable narrator is a common trope in fiction, so can it be used...

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It Was the Best of Tolkien,It Was the Worst of Tolkien (for TTRPGs)

It Was the Best of Tolkien,It Was the Worst of Tolkien (for TTRPGs)

Jason Campbell November 18, 2024

By Jason Campbell OK, as a fan, there’s nothing wrong with Tolkien as far as novels and...

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You Hate AI Game Masters, Right? Are You Sure?

You Hate AI Game Masters, Right? Are You Sure?

Shadomain Staff November 11, 2024

By Jason Campbell Over the last few years we’ve heard a lot about Artificial Intelligence game masters...

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The Darkest House – What it Tells Us About the Core of TTRPGs

The Darkest House – What it Tells Us About the Core of TTRPGs

Jason Campbell November 4, 2024

By Jason Campbell It uses it’s own system with conversion rules. It uses the levels of each...

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Cypher System RPG: Weapons and Damage

Cypher System RPG: Weapons and Damage

Jason Campbell October 28, 2024

By Jason Campbell In the Cypher System RPG from Monte Cook Games characters make an attack roll...

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Read-Through: High Noon at Midnight: Tales of the Valiant Game Master’s Guide

Read-Through: High Noon at Midnight: Tales of the Valiant Game Master’s Guide

Jason Campbell October 21, 2024

By Jason Campbell NOTE: no money or concessions were provided in exchange for this review.  Tales of...

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