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Musing on Maps

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Mike Page

There is something incredibly satisfying about a map. The way symbols and signs promise wonderful landscapes and adventures untold. I can still vividly remember a geography lesson on map reading from my first year at secondary school some 33 years … Continue reading →

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The Adventurer’s Prayer

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Mike Page

Too good not to share. Came across this passage this morning in our devotional. My wife immediately identified it as a 3,000 year-old prayer against GMs 😉 In case you can’t read the text: God, get me out of here, … Continue reading →

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You Really Can’t Make This Stuff Up

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Mike Page

I’ve just been surfing around for inspiration for a castle in the north of Ellesworn in Legend and stumbled over Fortress Hohentwiel in south-western Germany. It’s built on the top of an extinct volcano. The English Wikipedia entry isn’t terribly exciting, … Continue reading →

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Mr. Moffat and the Art of Campaign Design

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Mike Page

Bit of a mouthful the title, I know, but I’m directing a few grey cells at the moment to the question of campaign design as we slowly, incrementally head back to the gaming table after our long summer hiatus. Mr. … Continue reading →

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Encounter Inspiration

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Mike Page

Normally as a GM I avoid random encounters like the plague – I’m too much of a control freak with regard to my adventures, meaning that I’m also a veteran rail-roader (though I’m trying hard not to be). Today though … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready to Get Back to the Table

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Mike Page

So our summer hiatus is nearly over and I’m getting our group ready to get back to the table, back to the story. I’ve reminded the party members where they’d got to (after I reminded myself). It sounds as though … Continue reading →

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Roleplaying on the BBC

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Mike Page

Well actually it’s wargaming, but Warhammer got a mention on the BBC website today. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17274186

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To Sleep: Perchance to Dream

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Mike Page

I tried something new today. Actually I tried several new things; NPC face cards, item cards, putting on a Welsh accent that kept drifting off into Pakistani and prepping three of my players with independent dreams with a view to … Continue reading →

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An Icy Day in Bavaria – A Peek Over the Edge

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Mike Page

I tend to compartmentalise my life quite a bit and don’t allow much crossover. Here’s a quick peek over the edge of the Game Geek compartment into the Photographer compartment: The rest of Saturday’s photos can be seen here. Enjoy!

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Thanks to all my Readers

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Mike Page

Just passed the 1,000th visitor to the blog. Thanks everyone for stopping by.