Guest Spot – DnD Next Playtest Review
DnD Next Playtest Review
By Martin Tideswell
Tens of thousands of people around the world are playtesting the latest incarnation of Dungeons & Dragons. Journalist Martin Tideswell, a 29-year DnD veteran, and his friends in Stoke-on-Trent, England, are among them…
There are those who greet any new edition of their beloved game system with, at best, naked cynicism and, at worst, howls of disapproval....
Ten Things You Should Know Before Getting Into RPG Publishing
4 Winds Fantasy Gaming’s co-founder Connie Thomson writes about Ten Things You Should Know Before Getting Into RPG Publishing.
http://geeksdreamgirl.com/2011/04/14/ten-things-you-should-know-before-getting-into-rpg-publishing/
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Successful Encounter Design
Successful Encounter Design
What makes a good encounter? Memorable encounters are far more than a collection of stat blocks to be defeated and treasure to be looted (although great encounters often include both).
Thousands of words have been written about the mechanical aspects of encounter design – how to create balanced and appropriate challenges and rewards – but such considerations...
Freelance Project Management
Freelance Project Management
So you’ve got a freelance gig. You’re excited and you want to get cracking. I bet you’ve got some cool ideas and can’t wait to get started! Well I’m here to tell you that just diving in is the last thing you should do.
Before you start designing, you need to understand some basic things about the project.
Who are you designing the project...
Golden Rules of Freelancing
Golden Rules of Freelancing
Freelancing is tough. Long hours, bad pay and design angst are just some of the trials you’ll face on the way to being a successful freelancer. That said, the rewards – particularly the satisfaction that people all over the world are playing your games – are pretty cool. If you follow the rules below, you’ll be well equipped to forge a successful freelance career.
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