Author: Alkemion
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The Art of Meaningful Decisions
There’s a moment of paralysis familiar to every Game Master – when the players sit frozen before infinite possibilities. But the most memorable RPG sessions aren’t built on endless options – they’re forged in the crucible of meaningful choices. Let’s discuss how to craft decisions that matter, hurt, and create stories your players will discuss…
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The 5×5 Method: A Love Letter to Structured Chaos
As a software engineer, I’ve always been drawn to frameworks that help structure chaos into something manageable. Dave Chalker’s 5×5 method is exactly that kind of framework, and it’s been my go-to tool for the past year, turning my sprawling campaign ideas into organized, flexible structures that actually work at the table.
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Redesigning Node Links
Hey, all! We’re currently in the process of entirely rethinking and redesigning the Node Links feature, and we’d like to share with you our current design candidate and hear your thoughts!
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Lessons from the Road to Elturel
I don’t think I’m alone in believing that an essential ingredient in designing adventures is finding the right balance between structure and improvisation. That’s why I really enjoyed The Road to Elturel: An Object Lesson in Adventure Design from The Angry GM. It’s a great lesson in adventure design, told through the lens of a…
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Designing Adventures: Resources That Shaped Alkemion Studio
When we started building Alkemion Studio, we wanted to create a tool that embodied the very best of TTRPG adventure design. Along the way, we found inspiration in a treasure trove of articles, essays, and books that explored everything from flexible campaign structures to the art of dungeon mapping. Some of these works shaped the…
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Alkemion Studio v0.8.0
Hey, all! Exciting new release today, bringing a very requested featured: Image Upload!
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10 ways Alkemion Studio could be useful for you
Alkemion Studio was created out of a passion for storytelling and a need for tools that help without getting in the way. Whether you’re just starting to brainstorm or you’ve been DMing for decades, there’s always a need for a tool that makes your process smoother, more flexible, and a little more inspiring.
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