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What is "my guy syndrome" and how do I handle it?

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

How can I make my PCs flee?

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

How to communicate to the players that an encounter can be solved also through diplomacy?

How can I get players to realize that their enemies aren't evil?

How can a GM prevent growing disillusioned with their own game?

Best answer for people concerned about RPG activities being occult or dangerous?

Is there a plausible explanation for a large number of armed adventurers in a fantasy RPG setting?

How Fate games could go wrong and how to prevent that

How many kobolds does it take to dig a Pit Trap?

What is the disadvantage of casting Raise Dead and then Restoration twice instead of casting True Resurrection?

What ebook readers work well with roleplaying PDF? [closed]

How would I handle the mechanical repercussions of removing alignment?

Pathfinder Damage Dice Steps

Strategies for handling age of maturity dissonance for Aasimar (or other plane-touched) born to humans?

What are important things to keep in mind when converting a 3e/3.5e module to Pathfinder?

Do you get skill points retroactively for increased Int?

In what situations would a target be denied a Dex bonus to AC?

How do I help my players get past an obstacle I didn't intend?

How can I design beyond "one-solution" obstacles?

What is all the backstory in an Adventure Path for if the players never see it?

Game with Interesting Combat that is Crunch Heavy and is built to not Require a Grid? [closed]

How do multiple natural attacks work?

Is it possible to attack two characters at once in Fate Core?

How can I GM and play a PC without spoiling the fun?

How can I overcome spell resistance?

Does a non-magical character have any options to fight a swarm without fire?

Where can I find actual play podcasts for RPGs? [closed]

What's the likely law enforcement response to my PCs in Nidal?