Current Columns: world building

Our Story by Christopher Herde
Drawing from actual historical events, places, and people to add
[world building, history]
Citadels of the Underworld
(2017-03-09)

Archived Columns: world building

Applying History by R. Donald James Gauvreau
Real cultures as an inspiration for worldbuilding.
[world building, cultures, history]
Those Who Run Fast
(2015-07-28)
The Beastly State of Your Campaign by Jen Seiden
All about animals for your RPGs.
[world building, animals]
Trading in Animal for Fun and Profit
(2012-08-07)
A Bit of History by Ken Spencer
History as a source and creative tool in RPGing.
[world building, history]
The End
(2014-01-07)
Clerical Error by Thomas Kolar
A look at religion in RPGs
[world building, religion]
Womb to Tomb
(2008-02-05)
The Culture Column by R. Donald James Gauvreau
Each month, a culture for use in any game.
[world building, cultures]
The Fox Court, Part 2
(2014-12-09)
Faith and Steel by Steve Bergeron
Warriors in Gaming
[world building, warriors]
Downtime
(2003-03-26)
Gamer's Guide to Hitch Hiking by Justin Unrau
Real-world Influences on Gaming
[world building, travel]
The Long Walk Back
(2006-09-05)
Greetings from Magrathea by Bryan Jonker
Building worlds for your game.
[world building]
Mapmaker, Make Me a Map
(2015-10-27)
Holy Rolling by Michael James
Playing religious characters in RPGs.
[world building, religion]
Behind the Curtain: The Faithful & False Religions
(2012-09-26)
Idea Emporium by R. Donald James Gauvreau
A grab-bag of ideas!
[world building, adventure seeds]
Norse Mythos, Part Three
(2015-10-15)
Legal Injunction by Alex Helm
The law and your RPGs.
[world building, law]
Henchmen Unite!
(2007-09-11)
Medical Musings by Aesclupius
A doctor's look at roleplaying games
[world building, medical]
Medical Environments, Part Two
(2007-01-23)
Playing Dice with the Universe by Bill Kte'pi
Religion in Games
[world building, religion]
Fred: Escaping Heaven
(2005-04-06)
The Rocky State of Your Campaign by Jen Seiden
Rocks and minerals in role-playing games.
[world building, minerals]
Rocks, Plot Hooks, and You!
(2010-02-16)
Roleplaying with Clio by Martin Lloyd
Historical Gaming
[world building, history]
Clio's Memory
(2000-02-24)
Tempus Fugit by Mithras
History in gaming.
[world building, history]
The Gygax-Arneson Tapes
(2002-11-12)
The Vegetative State of your Roleplaying by Jen Seiden
Plants in your roleplaying campaign.
[world building, plants]
No More Plants!
(2008-09-16)

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