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Mason Quah-Guide Writer

Mason Quah

Guide Writer

Contributing since April, 2023

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About Mason Quah

After spending time writing on health and science, Mason is looking to bring jargon free journalism to his passion of gaming. tabletop roleplaying, board games or video games, nowhere is safe. When he's able to escape from playing XCOM Long War, he's probably reading an indie visual novel about depression or making a janky DnD character that will make his Dungeon Master cry.   

Favorite Games

My XCOM 2 playtime is measured in the thousands of hours, spread across the base game, DLC and modded campaigns. 
Library of Ruina is an underrated gem my friends can't stop me from gushing about. 
Celeste's music and affirmative message have carried me through stressful times. 

Industry Focus

Tabletop Roleplaying is one topic I follow zealously even when I'm not writing about it. I'm a regular GM and player in a fistful of different systems and I'm always excited for new CRPGs that adapt the tabletop experience. 

Proudest Gaming Achievement

I managed to defeat Yiazmat in Final Fantasy 12. 

Latest Articles

A pawn uses the Hellcat Rifle's underbarrel flamethrower to clear out an underground infestation
Rimworld
Rimworld - Anomaly: 10 Beginner Tips

Here are a few tips and tricks to help you get started in Rimworld's Anomaly DLC.

A progression of different containment cells used in Rimworld Anomaly. A pawn hauls a nociosphere into containment on the completed room
Rimworld
Rimworld Anomaly: How To Build Containment Facilities

Learn how to build containment facilities in Rimworld Anomaly.

A collage showing waterdeep dungeon of the mad mage, curse of strahd, and icewind dale rime of the frostmaiden.
Tabletop
Dungeons & Dragons: How To Personalise A Prewritten Campaign

Everything you need to know for running a "Curse of Steve" module.

An image of a cloaked adventurer fighting off a horde of skeletons.
Dungeon & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons: How To Keep Low-Level Encounters Interesting

Oh no, another goblin encounter...

Dungeons & Dragons collage showing a ranger, a woman looking at a scroll, and a party exlporing ruins
Tabletop
Dungeons & Dragons: How To Help A New DM As A Player

Because D&D is a cooperative experience, DM included.

Three magic items from D&D over a background
Tabletop
Dungeons & Dragons: How To Homebrew A Magic Item

Dangerous things can happen to those who dabble in the arcane recklessly.

Dungeons & Dragons lich summoning undead, Dungeon Master's Guide Key Art by Tyler Jacobson
Dungeon & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons: How To Roleplay A Lich As A DM

Make a real Dead Ringer performance for your next antagonistic mage.

Two rimworld pawns perform a dark psychic ritual with a hunk of bioferrite
Rimworld
Rimworld - Anomaly: How To Get Bioferrite

The Anomaly DLC introduced a new material used as fuel. Learn everything about it in this guide.

A swamp hag and sea hag posture menacingly
d&d
Dungeons & Dragons: How To Run An Early Game Hag Encounter

Learn effective strategies for initiating an early-game Hag encounter in D&D with this guide.

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d&d
Dungeons & Dragons: How To Help Shy Players As A DM

Unsure how to help shy players shine in D&D? We've got tips for Dungeon Masters.

A group of adventurers chart together a detailed plan around a meeting table
d&d
Dungeons & Dragons: Tips To Stop Your Party From Skill Dogpiling As A DM

Frustrated by players taking turns rolling the same skill? Learn how to stop D&D skill check dogpiling.

Dungeons and Dragons-Keys from the Golden Vault
Dungeon & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons: Tips For Handling A Bad Session As A DM

Not every session can be perfect, but here's how to improve for next time.

Dungeons & Dragons Deck of Many Things card Balance
Dungeon & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons: How To Help Players With Bad Luck As A DM

For the players that roll like Wil Wheaton.

Split Image of A Wizard Using A Wall Spell to Block Attacks and a Rogue Using A wall to Hide Behind
d&d
Dungeons & Dragons: How To Use Cover

Here's how to best use cover in Dungeons & Dragons.

Murderous servants of the Dead Three corner their prey near the statue of Minsc and Boo.
d&d
Dungeons & Dragons: How To Run Chase Scenes As A DM

Here's how to best run chase scenes as a DM in Dungeons & Dragons.

Baldur's Gate 3 Wyll with the subclass icon of the fey warlock
Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3: Best Archfey Warlock Build

From the right spells to the best equipment, here's how to best build an archfey warlock.

Dungeons & Dragons Party In a Forest
Dungeon & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons: How To DM With Missing Players

It's ok to continue the plot if a character is missing, and here are the best ways to handle that.

Dungeons & Dragons image showing a party of three players being surrounded by Gnolls
Dungeon & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons: How To Write Group Backstories

These tips will help you craft group backstories in D&D campaigns.

Split image showing a tabletop game of Dungeons & Dragons in Foundry alongside the cover image for Lost Mines of Phandelver, the first module to receive official support
Dungeon & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons: How To Use Foundry To Run A Campaign

Discover how to import maps, manage add-ons, and customize your D&D campaign using Foundry.

Mechanical Modrons march through strange and unfamiliar territory
d&d
Dungeons & Dragons: How To Create Time-Sensitive Quests

Uncover tips, tricks, and creative ideas to add suspense and excitement to your DM toolkit.

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