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Use OneNote to Buff Your RPGs

Ever since buying a SurfacePro I have discovered the amazingness that is OneNote. It's a note taking application that works really well as… well, a notebook! In this article I'll go through some of the ways ... Read More...

3 Ways to Make an Inspired Character

For some of us out there, playing D&D is all about the role-playing. But for some reason or another, it can be hard to get "in-character", especially when playing a race or class you've never played before.... Read More...
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Use Google to Buff Your RPGs

It's well known that Google is much more than just a search engine, but did you know that many of Google’s products are perfect for giving your RPG life a buff? In this article, I’ll go through some of the ways... Read More...
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Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books That Inspire

Whether you’re a DM or a player, inspiration for interesting characters and stories is important. Sometimes it can be tough to find new ideas for your campaign, and you might hit a creativity block. Usually in ... Read More...

Unique Campaign Ideas

Are you feeling stuck in the campaign setting you're running, or just looking for a new type of campaign? If you've played as many pen & paper sessions as I have, you already know that this can become an al... Read More...
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How to Be A Better Roleplayer

A Player's Guide to Building on the Flow Image by Boxiness Recently at Nerd Sourced, we released a series on DM fundamentals for 5th edition, but this only focuses on one person at the table: the GM. So... Read More...
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How to Get Your Friends to Play D&D

What if a D&D friend of yours moves out of town, or has some other reason preventing him/her from joining the fun? Many times in my life, I have had players leave the realm of pen & paper RPGs for one r... Read More...