Discovering The Game Master’s Book of Non-Player Characters: A Mixed Bag While leafing through the shelves at Barnes & Noble, I stumbled upon The Game Master’s Book of Non-Player Characters: 500+ Unique NPCs by Jeff Ashworth. As a tabletop RPG enthusiast always on the lookout for tools to enrich our gaming sessions, the concept of a comprehensive guide filled with NPCs piqued my interest. The hardcover format and a reasonable price were just cherries on top. With anticipation bubbling beneath the surface, I dove into the pages, only to...

So You Want To Be A Game Master: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started with Roleplaying Games As an avid tabletop gamer for years, Justin Alexander’s work has consistently resonated with me. His insights into the science and artistry of roleplaying games (RPGs) have made him one of the most intellectually stimulating voices in the RPG blogging community. Finally, with So You Want To Be A Game Master: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started with Roleplaying Games, I found that longed-for compendium of Justin’s profound...