Glyph and Grok
Alexander Tzakis, James EkdahlA tabletop gaming blog newsletter: playing, game mastering, design and more.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 141 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 5 days ago |
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Gencon 2026 Report
Welcome to the Glyph and Grok - A weekly blog-letter exploring design, execution, and culture relating to anything played on a tabletop.
The Thing
I don’t even know how many years I’ve been going to this convention...
Buried Chapter House of the Assassin
Welcome to the Glyph and Grok - A weekly blog-letter exploring design, execution, and culture relating to anything played on a tabletop.
Good day dear reader! We are excited to announce this adventure is available now! As pr...
Previews: Adventure Zines for Gencon 2026
Welcome to the Glyph and Grok - A weekly blog-letter exploring design, execution, and culture relating to anything played on a tabletop.
Introduction
Good day dear reader! Gencon Indy 2026 is in two weeks and we are exci...
Review: Witches Of The Wenderweald
Welcome to the Glyph and Grok - A weekly blog-letter exploring topics in the tabletop gaming arena. We explore design, execution, and culture relating to anything played on a tabletop. For other game reviews, see our section here.
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Mutating Mechanics
I have always struggled with scope creep. Planning a simple weekend one-shot inevitably devolves into me drafting the mythology of a forgotten pantheon. I get lost in the big ideas and the why of things. Ironically, I don’t even know the D&...
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Game designer, strategist & tech leader. Love RPGs, board games, & product innovation. Let’s connect over games, strategy, communal storytelling, & creative problem-solving!
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