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New look!

October 21, 2007 by The Chatty DM

Image Source: Me, Simpsonize me and The Gimp Hot on the heels of Dr Rotwang’s sexy robotic revamp and similar makeovers over at Critical-Hits, Dungeonmastering and Treasure Tables, I decided to leave behind Blogger’s default header and go with a more personal touch. With a mug shot, the Simpsonize me site and a lot of […]

Filed Under: Geek Stuff, Musings of the Chatty DM

DM Chronicles, Session 4: The Storytellers' Ball, part 1

October 21, 2007 by The Chatty DM

Image Source: Wizards of the Coast. Previously in Chatty DM’s game:The Characters were investigating the source of a new drug called ‘Green Welcome’ that appeared in the Warrens of Ptolus. This drug has a tendency to transforms its users in horrible Plant-like creatures. Following a tip by a shady dealer, our heroes have started exploring […]

Filed Under: Campaign Logs, Game Hacks & Content, Musings of the Chatty DM, Roleplaying Games Tagged With: 3.5e, Chatty's 2007-2008 campaign, DMing, Tropes

Gone for the weekend…

October 19, 2007 by The Chatty DM

I just came back from one of the best Gaming evening I’ve had in quite some time. I think our gaming group might be close to returning to the performing stage! However, I don’t have time to write about it just yet. It’s very late, I’m tired and I have a Halloween party to prepare […]

Filed Under: Musings of the Chatty DM

Cry Crunch and lets slit the Fluff off War!

October 18, 2007 by The Chatty DM

I see that after a bit less than 24 hours of polling, my pain-med induced Overlord Crunch of Madness posts aren’t that popular. I still need to see this one to the end though. I’m therefore giving this post a double mandate: Finish off what I started against my Nemesis and giving you a few […]

Filed Under: Geek Stuff, Musings of the Chatty DM, Roleplaying Games Tagged With: Crunch, fluff, Tropes

Save Keys to open doors…

October 17, 2007 by The Chatty DM

Unrelated Preface: I had dinner with Yax of Dungeonmastering.com on Monday night. He’s in Montreal for a few months and I’m glad I got to meet a fellow blogger. Yax sure is passionate about what he does and he has a plan… (which makes him a Cylon, obviously. Don’t be fooled by his boyish Dr. […]

Filed Under: Musings of the Chatty DM, Player Psychology, Roleplaying Games Tagged With: DMing, Tropes

Mining Tropes for RPG nuggets: The Blessed Cursed.

October 16, 2007 by The Chatty DM

Image Source: WotC’s Ravenloft baby! This is part of a continuing series of articles that tackles the concepts of tropes and how they can be applied by a DM/GM to improve their favorite Role-Playing game adventures. It is heavily inspired by the sheer goodness of the TV Tropes Wiki.This afternoon, while Gtalking with PM, my […]

Filed Under: Musings of the Chatty DM, Roleplaying Games, Tropes Tagged With: DMing, Tropes

Adventure Prep, Session 4: The Dynamic Dungeon Crawl

October 15, 2007 by The Chatty DM

Image Source: Wizards of the Coast (I’m baiting for a Cease and Desist letter, I know… hope this falls under fair use) Last time we left our current D&D game, I left my players in the middle of a Sewers-based Dungeon Crawltaken from the Vile Addiction adventure in Dungeon Magazine #145, much to the dismay […]

Filed Under: Adventure Prep, Musings of the Chatty DM, Roleplaying Games Tagged With: DMing, Tropes

The Emotionally Smart DM: Introduction

October 14, 2007 by The Chatty DM

Image Source: The Epic Barbarian, Wizards of the Coast. Having finished the series on the 4-stages of team development in terms of an RPG gaming group, I’m now tackling a new one: Joining the concept of Emotional Intelligence to successful DMing. Think about the best DM you’ve ever played with, or if you’ve never had […]

Filed Under: Musings of the Chatty DM, Roleplaying Games Tagged With: Community, DMing

My tools of the Trade

October 13, 2007 by The Chatty DM

While my minions toll away at building my Ultimate Crunch army of Ultimate Power to crush the Fluff Kingdom, I have a game to prepare for next Friday. Recent musings by Dante over at Stupid Ranger has made me ponder about the number of D&D books and gaming aids I use…. I have a lot […]

Filed Under: Geek Stuff, Musings of the Chatty DM, Roleplaying Games Tagged With: DMing

Meet the players!: Stef

October 12, 2007 by The Chatty DM

Image Source: WotC’s Player’s Handbook II There we are. After 5 weeks, here’s the last player profile of my gaming group. For the other four, have a look here.   What character do you play in our current D&D campaign? (Name, Race Class)? Nogard Rinevedne, 1/2 dragon Barbarian (Chatty DM: When you read the name […]

Filed Under: Musings of the Chatty DM, Player Psychology, Roleplaying Games Tagged With: Community, Player Profile

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  • The Chatty DM

    The Chatty DM is the "nom de plume" of gamer geek Philippe-Antoine Menard. He has been a GM for over 40 years. An award-winning RPG blogger, game designer, and scriptwriter at Ubisoft. He squats a corner of Critical Hits he affectionately calls "Musings of the Chatty DM." (Email Phil or follow him on Twitter.)

    Email: chattydm@critical-hits.comWeb: https://critical-hits.com//category/chattydm/

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