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Haven't read it yet, but it's free so I won't complain:

http://www.gamemastering.info/

Let me know if you've heard of him, or have read this book!
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Thanks for sharing. I have been considering ideas for a possible (future) game and references such as this will be a big help.
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dmw71 wrote:Thanks for sharing. I have been considering ideas for a possible (future) game and references such as this will be a big help.

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If you download it for free and use it and like it, don't forget to make a contribution to the author (http://gamemastering.info).
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Alethan wrote:If you download it for free and use it and like it, don't forget to make a contribution to the author (http://gamemastering.info).
Here's a direct link to the 'donate' page:

From the website: "If you like the PDF please pay what you think it is worth, or buy a paper copy. I greatly appreciate reviews on Amazon as well! Thank you!"

Clearly, finances are tight for many people but anyone should be able to at the very least leave a review on Amazon (there are only four reviews at current). I know, once I've had a chance to review the material, and especially if I use it, I plan on doing at least that much.
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Hmm... this makes me want to revamp my ideas of running a campaign and character generation and... everything, you know? :) I like the character creation ideas he has, but... I wonder if there might be a way of putting some limits on the stat generation process without using dice. Or, at least, with minimal use of the dice.

I shall ponder that for a while and see what comes up.
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I downloaded it and skimmed a few sections. Good stuff for sure. I'll have to find some more time to really get into it.
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Thanks, downloaded, though I have pdfs out the ying-yang.

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Decided to print it out, ran out of ink! :roll:

Some stuff I question but it good over all. He has nearly as much experience as I. :)

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Thanks for the link. I'm always looking for new RPG ideas.

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