Andruid (Page 8)

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Short bio

Andruid (she/her) is a writer, roleplayer, storyteller, and nerd who tries to live by Bill and Ted wisdom, i.e. "Be excellent to each other." She created Writing Games to share lessons learned and to introduce new players to the world of text-based games.

Latest posts

Accessibility in TTRPGs: how Wyrmworks Publishing makes tabletop gaming more inclusive

Accessibility in TTRPGs: how Wyrmworks Publishing makes tabletop gaming more inclusive

May 4, 2022

Learn how Dale of Wyrmworks Publishing is improving accessibility in TTRPGs and making tabletop games more inclusive and fun for all.

Gaming and chronic illness: TBQ talks

Gaming and chronic illness: TBQ talks

April 29, 2022

Writer and roleplayer TBQ talks about her experiences with gaming and chronic illness, including the importance of difficulty modes and patience.

Beginner’s guide to multi-user dungeons (MUDs)

Beginner’s guide to multi-user dungeons (MUDs)

April 22, 2022

Just what is a MUD game? And what does that mean, multi-user dungeon? Are all of them set in dungeons? Find out in this post!

3 Accessibility features in Alter Epoch MU*

3 Accessibility features in Alter Epoch MU*

April 17, 2022

Niamh, implementor of Alter Epoch, shares her advice for improving accessibility in MUDs using practical tips and examples.

Gaming with partial sight: an interview with Aaron

Gaming with partial sight: an interview with Aaron

April 10, 2022

Aaron shares his perspectives on gaming with partial sight and what he looks for in a MUD.

How to be a better game master: 10 tips for running great interactive stories

How to be a better game master: 10 tips for running great interactive stories

April 3, 2022

Want to be a better game master? Here are 10 tips for running great interactive stories. Ideal for online events and open sessions.

7 Great reasons to play a text-based RPG

7 Great reasons to play a text-based RPG

March 26, 2022

In this post, I offer 7 great reasons to play a text-based RPG, whether it's a multi-user dungeon or a chatroom-based game.

How to reward players for reporting typos

How to reward players for reporting typos

March 19, 2022

Mistakes can undermine the aesthetic of any game. Here are 5 reasons to reward players for reporting game typos.

List of character flaws (150+) with examples for writers and roleplayers

List of character flaws (150+) with examples for writers and roleplayers

March 18, 2022

A list of character flaws you can use to make your characters more dynamic, relatable, and compelling. Over 150+ options, plus examples for writers and roleplayers.

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