Monthly Archives: April 2013

Running the World-Machine: Maps

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Ian

Sorry for being a day late in returning, hopefully it was worth the wait.  In this week’s edition of Running the World-Machine, we talk about using combat maps in your tabletop RPGs:

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No RtWM this week!

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Ian

Hey all, just letting you know there won’t be a new Running the World-Machine this week.  School and some other projects are swamping me right now, and I also need some time to brainstorm a list of topics.  Running the … Continue reading →

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Running the World-Machine: Dangerous Terrain

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Ian

Why does the enemy always have to be some creature with pointy bits coming at your throat?  In this installment of Running the World-Machine, I discuss environmental challenges in RPGs. (Ed note — Sorry this one is late!  Other projects … Continue reading →

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Short Delay for Running the World-Machine!

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Ian

Hey everyone, so due to a combination of busyness and plain old forgetfulness, the new Running the World-Machine entry will be up tomorrow! Sorry about that. The day got away from me and I didn’t read my to-do list as … Continue reading →

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Running the World-Machine: Flexibility as a GM

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Ian

This week on Running the World-Machine, I talk about how being flexible as a GM prevents player frustration, makes your life easier, and makes your tabletop RPG better for everyone involved.

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