Keep Your Game Lively with Cyphers
Cyphers. They’re so fundamental to the Cypher System, it’s right there in the name! A cypher is a one-use special […]
Keep Your Game Lively with Cyphers
Making the Most of GM Intrusions
The helicarrier is falling. Iron Man is spinning the turbine to restart it, as Captain America stands by to deactivate
Making the Most of GM Intrusions
Make a Cypher System Creature in Ten Minutes or Less
One of the main reasons I love GMing the Cypher System is the low prep time needed to create a
Make a Cypher System Creature in Ten Minutes or Less
Table for Two: Running Cypher System for One Player
What does it take to run a Cypher System game for a single player? The Cypher System is extremely flexible—I’ve
Table for Two: Running Cypher System for One Player
On Structure and Make-Believe
What is the value of play? How does it differ between children and adults? Dominique Dickey is MCG’s talented intern,
Introducing Numenera to Players
One of the things I love about Numenera is that it’s easy to play, which makes it a great roleplaying
Introducing Numenera to Players
Character Arcs—Excerpt from Your Best Game Ever
You can integrate character arcs, as seen in Invisible Sun, into any RPG you might play! Simply crack open your
Character Arcs—Excerpt from Your Best Game Ever
Playtesting The Stars Are Fire
A science fiction tabletop RPG might be thought of differently than a fantasy game. And by differently, I mean implicitly
Playtesting The Stars Are Fire
Matt Colville’s Essay from Your Best Game Ever
The awesome Matt Colville, one of numerous consulting experts on Your Best Game Ever, wrote this essay for the book: How
Matt Colville’s Essay from Your Best Game Ever
Introduce Yourself in Your Best Game Ever
Your Best Game Ever devotes five chapters exclusively to being a great player. Today we bring you an excerpt about how
Introduce Yourself in Your Best Game Ever
Overcoming the Invisible Barrier—Playing Your Best Games Online
Like most advice, gaming advice is contextual. The techniques for creating wonderful gaming experiences vary based on whether you’re a GM
Overcoming the Invisible Barrier—Playing Your Best Games Online
Giving a New Player the Best Possible First Impression
Advice about the game group comprises a whole chapter of Your Best Game Ever, with topics like group size, advice
Giving a New Player the Best Possible First Impression