The Game Master’s Deck of Wild Magic and Mischief, designed by Will Earl with artwork by Tim Foley, is a bold addition to the growing library of system-agnostic tabletop RPG tools. At its core, this 40-card deck introduces random, chaotic effects into campaigns, echoing the spirit of the infamous Deck of Many Things while offering more manageable, session-friendly unpredictability. Rather than overwhelming play with catastrophic shifts, the deck encourages flexible use: DMs can pull cards for critical hits, fumbles, narrative twists, or world-altering events. Each card balances environmental effects, player-facing boons, and drawbacks, ensuring that the chaos enhances storytelling rather than derails it. Artwork and Presentation The first impression comes from the Tarot-inspired presentation. The cards arrive in a sturdy case with an accompanying 88-page booklet. Foley’s artwork ranges from evocative elemental scenes to surreal oddities, highlights include the whimsical Fount of Fondue where everything turns to cheese, and the eerie Absolute Null. The art alone helps sell the sense of theatrical drama, ensuring players remember not only the mechanics but also the visual flair of their draw. The booklet explains each card in detail, providing scaling suggestions and variant rules. While the text size may challenge older eyes, the […]