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A GM Reads: The Ice Schooner

A rare find in a second-hand bookshop: A GM Reads: The Ice Schooner

  My revised reading challenge for 2017 is to focus on what a GM can take from the books I read. I lift out characters, events, creatures, plots or themes from each book. As a GM, you still need to read the book to gain the most benefit, but each review brings a few ideas for the GM.

  As the end of the year approaches and the building work rumbles onwards, my backlog of titles has grown again.…

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A GM Reads: Chaos and Amber

Another book in the Amber series: A GM Reads: Chaos and Amber

  My revised reading challenge for 2017 is to focus on what a GM can take from the books I read. I lift out characters, events, creatures, plots or themes from each book. As a GM, you still need to read the book to gain the most benefit, but each review brings a few ideas for the GM.

    My backlog of titles has grown again, so I need to push forward with the book reviews. The latest book under…

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A GM Reads: The Moon of Gomrath

An atmospheric children's fantasy book with a strong Celtic feel: A GM Reads: The Moon of Gomrath

  My revised reading challenge for 2017 is to focus on what a GM can take from the books I read. I lift out characters, events, creatures, plots or themes from each book. As a GM, you still need to read the book to gain the most benefit, but each review brings a few ideas for the GM.

  My backlog of titles is shrinking rapidly. The latest book under the spotlight is The Moon of Gomrath, by Alan…

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A GM Reads: The Grognard Files 2017

I lost the internet for most of today, but I can now post this review of another @theGROGNARDfile gem: A GM Reads: The Grognard Files 2017

  My revised reading challenge for 2017 is to focus on what a GM can take from the books I read. I lift out characters, events, creatures, plots or themes from each book. As a GM, you still need to read the book to gain the most benefit, but each review brings a few ideas for the GM.

  My writing schedule and ability to focus are currently disrupted by the builders digging up our concrete floor.…

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A GM Reads: The Difference Engine

A steampunk classic is my latest book review: A GM Reads: The Difference Engine

  My revised reading challenge for 2017 is to focus on what a GM can take from the books I read. I lift out characters, events, creatures, plots or themes from each book. As a GM, you still need to read the book to gain the most benefit, but each review brings a few ideas for the GM.

  I am not gaming today, so I have time to clear another review from the backlog. The latest book under the…

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A GM Reads: Seven Wonders

A brilliant story RPG anthology from @PelgranePress: A GM Reads: Seven Wonders

  My revised reading challenge for 2017 is to focus on what a GM can take from the books I read. I lift out characters, events, creatures, plots or themes from each book. As a GM, you still need to read the book to gain the most benefit, but each review brings a few ideas for the GM.

  Now I am freed from household chores by the arrival of the builders, I hope to clear my review backlog. The…

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A GM Reads: The Collected Daily Dwarf

A fantastic collection of nostalgic essays from @theGROGNARDfile: A GM Reads: The Collected Daily Dwarf

  My revised reading challenge for 2017 is to focus on what a GM can take from the books I read. I lift out characters, events, creatures, plots or themes from each book. As a GM, you still need to read the book to gain the most benefit, but each review brings a few ideas for the GM.

  Here is another title from my backlog. The latest review is The Collected Daily Dwarfby @dailydwarf. This was…

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