Looking for something different for your next campaign? The Zorcerer of Zo is that, but the author's description of building the world should be must reading for any GM who wants to strike away from established settings.

Have kids and want to know when you can start them role playing? The answer might be sooner than you think!

When The Sky Falls is an event book for D&D games that shows you how to work a meteorite impact into your campaign. Nothing like a little devastation to liven up a campaign!

Maybe you've heard the term "metagaming" but weren't really sure what it meant. Here's a straight forward explanation, complete with examples, and some theory about why metagaming is popular.

Have you heard the term LARP but never quite knew what it was all about? Read this for an introduction to the term and the types of LARPs out there.

The use of traps in role playing games is a tradition as old as Dungeons & Dragons. As a GM, you must use traps effectively to avoid frustrating your players. Read this article for tips.

Riddles have a long history in fantastical fiction, but working them into role playing games can be tricky. I'll talk about some things to be careful of, and ways to make sure your players don't get (too) frustrated.

Have you heard of Tunnels & Trolls? Released just a year after the original Dungeons & Dragons, Tunnels & Trolls provided an alternative to tactical combat role playing.

Want to run a time travel game? The time travel rules you pick can make or break your game. We'll look at some decisions you'll have to make.

What is a social contract in role playing games? Is it really that important? Read this article for the full scoop.