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The latest issue of Role-playing Tips is now online - Maintaining An Online Game.

For those that have a group that’s widespread the promise using the Internet to game together is well worth the investment and running a campaign in this manner take a little extra work. The latest issue of Role-playing Tips Weekly focuses on this and passes along some great tips.

Be sure to check out the Links Section - some interesting items there.

Enjoy!

CONTENTS:
–> A Brief Word From Johnn

–> This Week’s Tips:
1. Plan Your Campaign
2. Be Prepared For Drop-Outs
3. Know Your Players
4. Be Organized
5. Be Flexible

–> Readers’ Tips Of The Week:
1. Handling Omnipotent NPCs
From: Mike Bourke
2. OpenRPG
From: Nicole
3. Developing Original Races And Cultures In A
Fantasy World
From: Lance

–> Links Of The Week
1. Online d20 SRDs
2. The Cheap and Cheesy Adventure Generator
3. Encyclopedia Mythica

You can read it online here.

If you don’t already subscribe I would recommend it, you can do that here.

May your dice roll well.

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I just wanted to pass along a quick note about a great resource over at Wizards.com, their Consolidated Lists Archive.

It’s one of those resources that while you may think you never need it you’re thankful that you do on that rare occasion.

Trying to remember where you read about the trapsmith? (1) Or maybe the battlesmith? (2) Or how about the Anvil of Thunder feat? (3)

Of course there’s also a full list of spells as well as lists with the numerous articles and series they’ve had on the site over the years. I would strongly recommend you bookmark this page as they do update it whenever a new resource book comes out.

You can head over there now by clicking here

May your dice roll well!

(1) Dungeonscape page 53
(2) Races of Stone page 97
(3) Complete Warrior page 112

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Yesterday I spent some time shopping for ideas on what I could use as a case to carry my various gaming odds and ends. I’m still not 100% positive on all the things I’ll need to have with me but I did find a nice utility box that could handle a lot of the small items I typically keep close at hand at the house.

I settled on the Plano Stowaway Utility Box (model 2-3750). I know that most everyone that’s looking for something like this heads to the craft department or the tool department of your local superstore but I actually found this in the sporting goods department among the tackle boxes.

It’s about 9×14 and comes with a whole stack of dividers so it can be customized any way you choose. After spilling out the pencil box I had been using and collecting up some of the other miscellaneous items I either use or like to have near by I spent about 45 minutes getting things setup and not only am I much more organized it’s also portable.

I have compartments for my dice and stone markers, pencils and markers, counters, paper clips and my hourglass. The nice thing is that I still have plenty of room for additional items - a key component in making this decision, always plan for the fact that you didn’t plan for everything.

What do you use to carry your gaming supplies? Feel free to post and share.

May your dice roll well.

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No, not a shopping list but a list of what you need for your gaming night.

While this may seem like a “no-brainer” for some, it’s something that should not be overlooked. I say that because the last thing you want to have happen is you go to reach for something and it’s not there. Whether it’s your dice, miniatures, campaign notes or character sheet it can just about ruin your night so take a few minutes and make a list.

Some things to consider:

• Dice (of course)
• Any miniatures you’re responsible for
• Character/NPC sheets
• Your needed gaming books (GM guide, player guide, creature catalog and campaign setting)
• Campaign notes (previous sessions, plans for the current session)
• Snacks (always bring enough to share)

I can’t imagine that being a complete list and I’m sure as my group gets back into the swing of gaming again that list will no doubt grow. If fact I’d be interested in what you bring to your gaming sessions, please feel free to post and share.

May your dice roll well.

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