I have always been approached by other individuals asking me how I do what I do (running a game, that is).  Some say I should have written a novel about my Earthdawn campaign others say I should make a movie. I shrug and say, "If you thought the first four years was something wait 'til you see the next four!"

Running a campaign for any game is like telling a story.  You start with the main characters, get a decent plot, throw in an antagonist or two and voila! instant campaign. Okay yeah, I made it sound easy but it really is once you are organized and inventive. That is the main key to gamemaster success--inventiveness.  Once you become predictable your game is good as dead.  My games are run with lighting and sound effects, music, miniatures and terrain, and whatever else I can think of that will keep the players riveted to their seats.  There have been plenty of times when I have left the session without my voice and the players without theirs.

I have taken several ideas from my favorite gaming sources and threw in my own ideas. My sincere hope is that this page will offer some ideas for new gamemasters to adopt into their roleplaying style.

Outline for Developing a Campaign: 6/2/98
A step-by-step overview of the necessary campaign development framework. It is intended as a flexible guide for new gamemasters and a referenced for the grizzled ones.

Know your Gaming Group: 4/30/98
Every player can be classified with a few of these archtypes. We guarantee that you have at least one of these in your gaming group.

Plots and Subplots: 4/30/98

Drinking and Intoxication: 10/15/98
All you wanted to know about what happens when your ork warrior slams down one hurlg too many. If you thought hurlg gave a hangover - ask the bartender for a mug of witherstench.

Weapon Effects: 1/26/99
"Of course that cheap ass sword broke. What did you expect? You bought it from a windling out the back of a wagon!"

Fatigue: 1/26/99
Discusses the effect of fatigue on a character during numerous strenuous activities, such as fighting and fleeing! It also takes into consideration encumberance - because all that loot can weigh you down.

Campaign History of Earthdawn i: 8/11/99
Campaign History of Earthdawn ii: 6/17/00
The annals of Barsaivian history will unfold before your eyes, month after month.

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