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I don't know if it's related to this or not. Today when @Myr commented on several stories from the Anthology, the ones which I left reviews on, I got 2 notifications for them. One said: Myr commented on What Happened to Mark While the other said: Myr has commented on What Happened to Mark Both notifications came in at the same time.

I've read most of them and reviewed the ones I have. Need to finish the rest soon.

And there are a ton of games out there. I used DnD as a focus for the article because it's the most well known and popular RPG out there. Another good system is from Palladium books. They have one type of ruleset they use across their products, but several genres of worlds from Fantasy to Post-Apocalyptic. They have a different take on attributes, and skills are percentage based. I didn't even mention Live Action Role-Play, and Vampire: The Masquerade. That system is all about storytelling, and physically acting out one's character.

Thank you, tim. It was my hope that it would get people to look at things a bit differently.

An article discussing how using Role-Playing Games to help craft better stories.

Pretty much everyone on the planet has played a Role-Playing Game at least once in their life. Think back to when you were a kid and the toys you played with, or when you play make-believe with friends. Guess what, you Role-Played. Role-Playing at its core is using one’s imagination and telling a story with it. In modern Role-Playing Games (RPGs), you just have guidelines to follow, unlike when you were playing with Hot Wheels, G.I. Joe, Barbie, or the Transformers. RPGs come in all genre

Situational in my opinion. I'm currently introducing a new character in one of my stories, that was mentioned twice in the first chapter. They really weren't supposed to be more than a mention in the background, and now they are a secondary main character. So, with him, he walked up and kiss the main story lead, and then he was in the chapter. In another, I had them rescued by the main character, and they became significant support character. I really think in a Long-running, serial posted story, that introducing new characters is giving the story a shot of new blood to work with. It perks it up and allows for a new direction. You can easily slip a character in, or make it to where, it is someone the characters knew about, but until now, they were off stage. I like dramatic entrances personally.

Excellent poem, Mac. Loved it, and I've felt those emotions before.

LOL, Thanks. TSO is a traveling orchestra here in the States. Every so often some of the musicians will switch out with local artists. Not sure if they've been in other parts of the world, but I guess they have. Been around for several years. A few of their full-length shows can be found on YouTube as well, and I highly suggest if you have a couple of hours, to sit and watch it. It's fantastic. I've known a couple of people who've seen them live, and they raved the performance.

A couple of more Favorites, and surprised no one else has posted them: Trans-Siberian Orchestra

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Can anyone submit articles for inclusions? Is there a signup list?

Excellent point. Research is fairly key when it comes to doing good stories. I'm finding myself research a lot about Washington D.C. and using Google Earth in one of my stories in order to make sure I get elements right.

Christmas 2017 – Newsletter Game Christmas Joy “Merry Christmas!” Dean yelled as he walked in through the door. A large bag of gifts trailed in his wake as he walked across my small one-bedroom apartment, and stood in front of the Christmas tree. I closed the door and followed him the few feet to the tree. He was dressed in dark jeans, which hugged his gorgeous backside, and a simple t-shirt that equally hugged his powerful chest. I could smell his cologne from where I stood. He alwa

Been spending the past several days creating a character to use as a Player in an upcoming DnD game. I've played DnD for years, and have looked at each different Edition when it came out. I will say now, that by far, 5e seems to be the easiest to grasp, and understand. Myr has said it a few times, and I agree with him, that DnD can be used to create new worlds, and help in character building for stories. I highly suggest reading the new Players Handbook, and Dungeon Master's Guide, even if you're not a Role-Player.

Excellent Poems tim.

I'm just glad that the States are slowly, outlawing Conversion Therapy.

Stories of all sorts are supposed to evoke emotion. This one made me feel rage. I had to stop reading a couple of times, because of being ticked off. Not because it was a bad story, but one that could possibly be true and the emotion it elicited. Well written, but some formatting issues. Some weird links to nowhere as well.

It was, dark and scary. Very well written.

This story was an excellently done showcase of how the Butterfly Effect works. Four lives intermingle in a story of love, accidents, and change. Well written, and thought-provoking.

Excellent work, Agent D. Excellent work!

To start it off, one of my favorites: Pentatonix - Mary, Did You Know?

A fantastic story that deals with changes, and how people handle them. Wonderful story, and well written. Kevin and Aaron are both likeable characters.

A wonderful tale of two brothers, who reunite after a forced parting. If I could award more than five-stars, I would.

Beautifully written. I enjoyed it a lot.