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Lay it on the Table

Rascal plays In This World and doesn’t want to come back

There are other worlds than these, but they all have jobs.

Chase Carter Thomas Manuel Rowan Zeoli

Chase Carter, Thomas Manuel, Rowan Zeoli

May 1, 2025 — 4 min read
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Rascal Anthology

Rascal Year 2 anthology is now available

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State of the Rascal

Rascal News asked for help, and y’all delivered

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A game without players can still be played

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features

In Guadalajara, kids who once photocopied game books now design RPGs and run conventions

Gaming across the US-Mexican border.

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