core concepts
How to Start A Long Campaign
In this day and age, it may seem too difficult to get a campaign going. But there are ways to make it work, and it can really be worth the effort.
core concepts
characters
Yes, You Can Limit Player Character Options
As a game master, it's OK to reduce player agency. It can lead to some amazing tabletop roleplaying experiences – you just have to do it the right way.
core concepts
Foundational Setting: Eclipse Phase
You'll never run out of possibilities with Eclipse Phase. Here’s why it is a foundational setting that can provide years worth of adventure.
degenesis
Foundational Setting: Degenesis
The post-post-apocalyptic tabletop RPG Degenesis provides a foundational setting, the kind that's deep, broad, and made for Setting First play.
gamemastering
The Individual v. The Collective
What does a player character do when they have to choose between what is right and what is expected of them?
settings
Choosing A Published Campaign Setting
It can be easy to get excited about a new published setting, but it pays to evaluate it before bringing it to the table.
brain food
What is Setting First?
There is no One True Way to play tabletop RPGs, but Setting First is oriented around three particular approaches to play.