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When and how should I get the players to cut back on their out of character chatter?

social social-contract logistics asked Nov 29 '10 at 16:43

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How do you handle verbal exchanges between NPCs without taking the PCs out of the spotlight?

system-agnostic npc asked Sep 6 '11 at 16:57

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How do I make and use tactically interesting terrain?

combat tactics strategy terrain asked Apr 5 '11 at 18:24

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What alternatives to hit points are there for abstracting wounds?

game-design asked Oct 20 '11 at 16:30

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Is the information gained from a knowledge check fallible?

system-agnostic knowledge-check asked Jan 12 at 3:33

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Clarification on 4e Raise Dead's 'part of the corpse'

dnd-4e rituals asked Dec 6 '10 at 15:08

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Tasks for a split party

gm-techniques asked Jan 28 '11 at 3:05

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Are there maneuver options for non-combat skills?

skills gurps non-combat asked Apr 11 '11 at 13:58

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How should I budget for ally/third party NPCs in 4e combats?

dnd-4e encounters experience-points asked Nov 19 '10 at 18:56

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8 votes

Game design question. What sort of effect does HP as a resource have on a system?

design game-design diceless asked Dec 1 '10 at 15:27

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What iPhone / iPad apps do you use for gaming?

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Techniques for skimming through travel (fast travel) without meta-teleportation

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Convert a D&D 4e adventure to another level

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Tips for running a successful and engaging campaign WITHOUT combat?

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