Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Gamemastering (But Were Too Afraid to Ask)

The logo for New Gamemaster Month features the words "NEW GAMEMASTER MONTH" in a bold, stylized font. The word "NEW" is positioned above "GAMEMASTER," with a feather quill graphic integrated into the design, suggesting creativity and storytelling. Below, the word "MONTH" is prominently displayed, with a small ink droplet accentuating the theme of writing and game mastering. The overall color scheme is monochromatic, emphasizing a clean and professional look.
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Every RPG needs someone willing to sit behind the screen. New Gamemaster Month guides new GMs through twice-weekly seminars until you're running sessions for real. Supported games include Trail of Cthulhu, Savage Worlds and yes, Magical Kitties Save the Day. #TTRPG #NewGM

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Two books titled "Ereb Altor" are displayed side by side. On the left, "The Copper Sea" features an illustration of a large sea serpent alongside a sailing ship, with waves crashing around them. On the right, the "Ereb Altor Setting Guide" showcases a dramatic scene of a knight in armor confronting skeletal figures, with a stained glass window depicting a saint in the background. Both covers prominently feature the title "Ereb Altor" in bold red letters.
Ereb Altor - Dragonbane's Original Swedish Setting Set for English Release

It’s been almost forty years since Ereb Altor was first introduced to the world in the Swedish Sinkadus magazine. It became the first major campaign world for the Dragonbane RPG and, thanks to Helmgast AB and Astrolab Game Studios, will be seeing an English-language release later this year after a crowdfunding campaign due this summer.

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Three award trophies are displayed, each representing a different category of the Spiel des Jahres. The red trophy, labeled "Spiel des Jahres," features a laurel wreath design, symbolizing the Game of the Year. The gray trophy, labeled "Kennerspiel des Jahres," represents the Connoisseur Game of the Year, while the blue trophy, labeled "Kinderspiel des Jahres," signifies the Children's Game of the Year. All trophies are marked with the text "KRITIKERPREIS" at the base.
The Board Gaming Oscars - 2026 Spiel des Jahres Nominations Revealed

The Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year) awards were first created in 1978, celebrating the best in board and card game design. Even being nominated for the award can bring in a massive sales boost for the games, with the winner often selling 500,000+ copies. It is one of the few awards in the games industry that has a major effect on sales and exposure. The awards, and nominations, are usually covered in the mainstream news in Germany.

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Four fantasy-themed rings are displayed prominently, each featuring intricate designs and motifs. The rings include Gravebound Tome with a skull motif, Runic Oath, Elven Crest, and Arcane Sigil, all crafted from brass with an aged finish. Floating around the rings are various polyhedral dice, highlighting the unique feature of each ring containing a hidden compartment for a complete set of miniature RPG dice.
Not Sauron Approved: Kickstarter Rings Hide Mini Dice Instead of Dark Magic

London based design team The BoardGame Zone have launched a Kickstarter for an intriguing set of rings. Why are we, a gaming site, interested in these you may well be pondering? Well, each of these fantasy themed rings includes a vault hidden in the ring which contains a full set of seven polyhedral miniature dice.

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