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How Often Should We Roll Skill Checks, If At All?

Let’s look at the impact on play with and without skill checks and consider our own approach to how often we should have players roll them!

May 7, 2026 · Leave a comment

How Many PCs Can Try a Skill Check?

A character tries to roll a skill check in D&D or another RPG. The rest of the players want to roll at the same time. Should we allow that? Let’s examine the math!

May 2, 2026 · 4 Comments

My New Initiative Tracking System for Draw Steel

I get crafty and find an excellent way to track initiative in Draw Steel. I share how I made it, so you can too!

November 20, 2025 · 10 Comments

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