I share some tips and tricks on emotional manipulation – in the service of storytelling, of course.

This week, I want to talk about “Unknown Armies,” the weirdest game I've ever played.

This week, I share my stories about games played outside of Dungeons & Dragons, particularly Necessary Evil and Warhammer 40K.

This week, we examine how hard it is to change an RPG player’s mind once they have an idea… and how GMs can use that to their advantage.

This week, we discuss how to use media as inspiration for your RPG adventures – and how to use those references to subvert expectations.

This week, let's analyze that most curious phenomenon… the murder-hobo.

This week, I recount the best opening scene I've ever seen in a role-playing game, and breaks down what made it so effective.

We need to talk about the cruel, mercurial nature of dice… and how they’re out to get all of us.

Today I want to share with you the story of a former character who left a lasting impact on the campaign world…

This week, we discuss the ways your behavior as a DM can influence the players… sometimes in ways you may not have intended.

I was very, very busy during my second semester of playing D&D.

Sometimes you need to have a heart-to-heart with your group, in order to clear the air and solve your problems together.

This week, we discuss how to establish bonds and rivalries between your player characters in order to help flesh out their characterization.

This week, we talk about keep player character concepts loose, rather than getting locked in to a specific personality before play begins.

This week, we touch on the rogue’s reputation as the untrustworthy backstabber… and whether or not it’s deserved.

Let's talk about adventuring group names: how to come up with a name, and whether or not you need one at all.

This week, I discuss about how I retired my first D&D character early… and how the DM brought him back into the story as an NPC.

I've launched a Patreon page! If you enjoy my work, I hope you consider supporting me :)

Mike shares the first time his DM threw a riddle at the party, and how it empowered one of the players to rise to the challenge.

Is there a “best system for beginners?" And can turn even complex games into “beginner” games?