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The Art of the Solo RPG

Steve Alvesteffer
February 10, 2026

Solo adventuring lets you play tabletop RPGs without a Game Master. Using an “Oracle” system, you roll dice to answer questions, generate plot twists, and control monsters. This style of play blends creative writing with tactical gaming, allowing you to explore infinite worlds, test character builds, and enjoy the thrill of the unknown, all without needing to coordinate a group schedule.

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The Forgotten Heroes of Baseball

Steve Alvesteffer
January 30, 2026

The ultimate legacy for baseball players is induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. However, many players were overlooked, particularly those from the nineteenth century and from the negro leagues. Many worthy players were largely forgotten by baseball. Here are nineteen pre-1950 players who I think deserve a second look for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Your Life as an Experiment

Generating Fantasy Names by Rolling Dice

A Simple Rules Change for Faster Dungeons & Dragons Sessions

Last Year’s Top Baseball Prospects

Why Do You Collect What You Collect?

The All-Topps Era Baseball Mega All-Star Team

Eighteen Days in Taiwan

Building Relationships and the Abundance of Life

Greatest Hits: Metallica

This is How We Fix the United States Postal Service

The 2025 Future Hall of Famers Baseball Team

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