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Game Master's Journey 85 - Primordia AP 10: Mackadoodle! Jan 12, 2016

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The PCs have leveled, so we start out with everyone describing their new abilities and spells. We also have a little bit of general 5e discussion, and then we get on with the adventure. Samson loses part of his soul. Oh well, he wasn’t using it.

Game Master's Journey 84 - XP & Random Encounters Feedback Jan 11, 2016

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This week I use your feedback to revisit the topics of encounter-based versus milestone xp and using random encounters in your game.

Game Master's Journey 83 - Primordia AP 09: Tactical Retreat Jan 06, 2016

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Iorek discovers a mysterious door, and things get real as the PCs face their toughest challenge yet.

Game Master's Journey 82 - To XP or Not to XP, Random Encounters & Should the Players Always Win? Jan 05, 2016

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Today I'm discussing three topics. First, I give my thoughts on awarding experience versus using a milestone method of advancement. I also talk about how I do "random" encounters. Finally I tackle the question, "Should the players always win?"

Game Master's Journey 81 - Primordia AP 08: Fabulous Pastel Butterflies Dec 31, 2015

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In this episode of my Primordia campaign, Raith and Azriel get naked, and we ponder whether we've gone astray from our hard core roots.

Game Master's Journey 80 - Primordia AP 07: Fort Dead Bugs Dec 30, 2015

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The PCs battle some scary and gross creatures in The Forgotten Tomb.

Game Master's Journey 79 - Primordia AP 06: Zombies of The Forgotten Tomb Dec 29, 2015

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The adventures in Primordia continue. The PCs face a horde of zombies within the Forgotten Tomb.

Game Master's Journey 78 - GM 101: Sandbox vs. Plot-Driven Adventures & Finding Good Players Online Dec 22, 2015

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Welcome to the fourth episode in my GM 101 series in which I answer the question, “How do I become a game master?” Today I set off again on the Obsidian Monolith to discuss sandbox versus plot-driven adventures. I also talk about how to get your players invested in your story, and how to find good, quality players online.

Game Master's Journey 77 - Primordia AP 05: The Forgotten Tomb Dec 18, 2015

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The first adventure in Primordia continues, as the PCs enter the Forgotten Tomb.

Game Master's Journey 76 - Primordia AP 04: The Adventure Begins Dec 18, 2015

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We begin the first adventure in Primordia. The PCs leave the city of Elandria to investigate rumors of monsters near a Forgotten Tomb.