RPG Mainframe

Once again, reader questions answered.

The fiction of Lovecraft has influenced so much of D&D... let's take a closer look.

Let's take a minute to consider how we can make TotM all it's destined to be.

We all love lore.. it sets us off in new directions, sparks ideas, informs players. I take some time to explore some unseen lore from my world of Alfheim. 

One of the most acclaimed episodes of Mainframe talks about making your GM prep part of your weekly fun habit. Can prep be as fun as playing? 

Long have designers sought a truly GM-less game system. Is it a thing worth pursuing?

At the core of all RPG making is writing. This podcast explores some of my practices and ideas for better written material, and happier brain.

Another round of answering readers questions!

Adventure inversion, dramatic questions, and so-called dump-statting hit the creativity desk, as we examine new ways to mix up adventure design.

CHUNKS are simple conceptual pieces of monsters, vehicles, or hazards that include abilities. Destroy the CHUNK, eliminate the ability. The uses are many... here are a few ideas.