User GMJoe - Role-playing Games Stack Exchange

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Who created the idea of Experience Points?

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oct 20 at 7:10 inky 215

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What tools are useful to organize a GM's campaign notes?

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apr 17 at 21:43 stolph 1

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How does a player correct a GM mistake without being a rules lawyer or pushover?

jan 29 at 2:46 Mark Booth 1,803

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Differences between D&D 3.5 and Pathfinder

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jul 3 at 19:49 SevenSidedDie 37.3k

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Total Party Kill - What do I do as a GM?

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mar 3 at 0:24 Community♦ 1

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I'm creating an original setting for D&D—where do I start?

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nov 25 at 0:17 Dakeyras 3,195

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As a man, how can I roleplay a woman better?

roleplaying crossgender

nov 19 at 12:43 RDM 132

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Looking for solo (one person) RPGs - do they exist?

system-recommendation solo

apr 9 at 13:49 user390480 101

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What approaches are there to lessen or eliminate reliance upon dice in an RPG?

gm-techniques dice

dec 4 '11 at 1:08 mxyzplk♦ 48k

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Medieval problems in a magical world

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jan 26 at 20:23 Wrathchild 35

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How can a GM quickly create interesting, engaging NPCs?

gm-techniques npc

mar 8 at 12:52 MrJinPengyou 4,081

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How can I help my PCs remember clues that they found?

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nov 22 at 16:59 RDM 189

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How can I make my game more “noir” as a GM?

gm-techniques shadowrun-sr4

2h ago Erik Schmidt 4,301

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As an unreliable player, how can I lessen the burden on my group?

apr 14 '12 at 20:15 aramis 35.5k

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How do I deal with GM burnout?

apr 12 at 7:20 LitheOhm 3,627

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How should a GM deal with player-instigated sexuality in an RPG?

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mar 8 '12 at 12:43 wax eagle 18.2k

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How could towns restrain a magic user?

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jun 4 '11 at 16:23 Community♦ 1

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How do I roleplay an intelligent character?

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mar 2 at 12:56 Rob 8,727

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How can I play dumb?

system-agnostic roleplaying

nov 22 at 4:04 RDM 189

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Overview of D&D retro-clones

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jan 22 at 2:14 YogoZuno 2,106

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What software is available for virtual table tops?

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jun 19 '12 at 16:51 Mad Brew 458

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Helping new players learn a setting on the go

gm-techniques settings eberron

may 24 '12 at 17:44 SteveC 2,551

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How do I build a sense of wonder in my games?

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oct 5 '11 at 1:26 mxyzplk♦ 48k

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As a girl how can I roleplay a male character better?

roleplaying crossgender

nov 22 at 3:31 SevenSidedDie 37.3k

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How do I avoid clichés while improvising?

gm-techniques system-agnostic roleplaying

mar 13 at 3:24 James Broyles 222

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What is the single most influential book every GM should read?

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jan 10 '11 at 1:35 Dr Rotwang 1,271

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Your friend wants to learn the ways of the Dungeon Master, what do you do?

gm new-gm

aug 31 '11 at 15:27 Sardathrion 13.2k

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Resources for Complex Puzzle-Traps

gm-techniques system-agnostic traps puzzle

apr 16 at 19:29 MilwaukeeJoe 1

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What are the big differences between the D&D editions?

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feb 4 at 17:36 Rob Reece 11

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How do you reassure a parent who is worried about RPGs being unhealthy for their children?

dec 29 '11 at 21:36 DreadGazebo 470

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