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

Resources for Complex Puzzle-Traps [closed]

Dealing with people who turn up late for sessions

Pre-modern farming: What percent of the population is in agriculture? [closed]

What tools are available to create custom dungeon maps?

Calculating and balancing challenge ratings

Festival Mini Games [closed]

Cooperative character building?

What's the cheapest, good way for someone to try getting into painting miniatures? [closed]

How many sets of Dwarven Forge do I need to start with?

Where Can I Find Good Ship Plans? [closed]

What's the best software for mapmaking? [closed]

As an experienced GM, what pitfalls should I watch out for? [closed]

Can a PC cast a Floor of force?

Tabletop Play Style Classification Schemes

Balancing players' rolls, not characters

What didn't Monte Cook like about 4e?

Where do I get inspiration for good scenarios? [closed]

Where is the "One-sentence NPCs" collection?

In what way do characters regain Willpower through acting according to their nature in VTM/oWOD games?

Is a Fighter/Wizard/Thief viable in Pathfinder?

Form-fillable PDF AD&D 2nd Edition character sheets [closed]

Are there any free resources for Bards that focus on stories to be told?

Lycanthropy and its other forms

Are there Pathfinder rules that restrict a new PCs magic item purchases?

Handling Dungeon Traps?

What is the best way to teleport back and forth between your current location and your base?