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Author: Erin D. Smale

Top-Down Worldbuilding

September 8, 2025February 6, 2026 Erin D. Smale
Top Down World

The merits of the top-down world approach

WorldBuildingBX, ose, Top Down Worldbuilding2 Comments

Willow Golem

March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 Erin D. Smale
WIllow Golem

A guardian construct of living brambles

EncountersBX, golem, monsters, old-school essentials, oseLeave a comment

Ability Checks in BX

April 5, 2020February 6, 2026 Erin D. Smale

Replacing the BX ability check mechanic with… a different BX mechanic.

Articles, Game Mechanicsability scores, BX, Moldvay Basic, old-school essentials, ose12 Comments

Fistful of Fallout Preview

October 8, 2018December 15, 2019 Erin D. Smale

The smallest, barest sliver of a hint…

Articles, Settingsfistful of fallout3 Comments

Writing Your GMs’ Guide

June 6, 2018April 10, 2020 Erin D. Smale

Creating a game moderator reference in your gazetteer

Articles, Settingsgazetteers, hex maps2 Comments

Writing Your Players’ Guide

May 21, 2018April 10, 2020 Erin D. Smale

Introducing your players to your setting

Articles, Settingscampaign design, gazetteersLeave a comment

Mapping Your Setting

May 11, 2018April 10, 2020 Erin D. Smale

Tips for presenting your gazetteer’s geography

Articles, Settingscampaign design, gazetteersLeave a comment

Introducing Your Setting

May 4, 2018December 15, 2019 Erin D. Smale

A “show-don’t-tell” guide to setting descriptions

Articles, Settingscampaign design, gazetteersLeave a comment

Gazetteer Template

April 13, 2018September 8, 2025 Erin D. Smale

Outline for game setting write-ups

Articles, Settingscampaign design, gazetteers4 Comments

Minocra Recap

April 6, 2018December 15, 2019 Erin D. Smale

Let’s wrap this one up already!

Articles, SettingsMinocraLeave a comment

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    If you'd like to add high-level spells to your campaign...

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