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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

Special Reasons Why DMs Have Trouble Challenging Players

We review special reasons why a DM may have trouble achieving the right challenge level for their players.

June 23, 2021 · 1 Comment

The Lazy Dungeon Master

With so few hours in a day, becoming an efficient dungeon master is a key to great gaming. The review of Mike Shea’s new book, The Lazy Dungeon Master.

October 17, 2015

Table Tents for PCs and Tracking Initiative

Table Tents and Initiative Tents can improve communication and speed play. Free downloads!

October 1, 2015 · 1 Comment

Zen and the Art of Working With Allies

I offer a themed guide on how to work with other PCs to handle cases where other PCs might have a reason to harm other PCs.

October 1, 2015

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