4 Ways Dragonbane Beats D&D (+ 1 Way It Falls Short)
Today we’re diving into an epic showdown between two legendary RPGs: Dungeons & Dragons 5e and the updated Swedish classic, Dragonbane. And yes, I know it’s not the only RPG with duck people, but still, ducks. What makes Dragonbane shine, and where does it fall short compared to Dungeons & Dragons 5e? Here are four…
10 Fantasy RPGs With Cooler Mechanics than D&D
Dungeons & Dragons might be the most popular tabletop roleplaying game in the world, but it’s far from the only one worth your time. I love D&D, but there are so many incredible fantasy tabletop roleplaying games out there—some light and breezy, some gritty and dark, and a few that are downright revolutionary. Today, we’re…
Is Your D&D Campaign Stale? Spice It Up With Skill Challenges!
The halfling rogue Bree Greenbottle and her companions race through Neverwinter Wood, pursued by an army of orcs. A javelin whistles past Bree’s ear. Needles, sharp as thorns, rain down from the monstrous vine blights flanking the orc horde. With a mischievous grin, Bree darts deeper into the forest, leading her pursuers on a merry…
My Favorite D&D Accessories: A Holiday Gift Guide for the TTRPG Enthusiast
Hey there, fellow gear hoarders and dice goblins! Sure, you can play D&D with nothing more than some dice and imagination. But we both know that’s not why we’re here. Some accessories just make the game more. More immersive. More fun. More everything. Let’s talk about those accessories that make our tabletop role-playing games just…
5 Tips for Playing D&D with Kids (Plus a Bonus Tip!)
If you’re a parent who loves rolling dice and spinning yarns, chances are you’re itching to share that passion with your kids. But keeping the little ones engaged in a game that can sometimes feel like a marathon isn’t always easy. Fear not! I’ve got five tips (plus a bonus one) to help you turn…
Tired of Strahd? Try These 10 Horror TTRPGs (Plus a Bonus Game!)
Today is Halloween – the perfect time to dust off those spooky TTRPG campaigns. Buteven the Vampire Lord of Barovia needs a break sometimes. So, put away Curse of Strahd and get ready for 10 terrifying tabletop RPGs that’ll have your players sleeping with the lights on! Now, full disclosure: I haven’t played every single…
5 Mistakes That Are (Probably) Killing Your D&D Night
If you’re a Dungeon Master, chances are you’re making one of these common mistakes that’s totally massacring your D&D night. Don’t worry, though – we’ve all been there. GMing takes practice, and nobody’s perfect (just ask my players!). But avoiding these pitfalls can really help your sessions feel more immersive and enjoyable for everyone at…
Call of Cthulhu Live Stream & Giveaway
Arkham, Massachusetts. Summer, 1923. Rupert Merriweather reveals a shocking deathbed confession: in his university years, he and his friends called forth a “djinn.” For decades this dark being has been bound to a farmhouse in the New England countryside, but soon it could be unleashed on the world… Oct. 29, 2024 at 2 p.m. Central,…
Join the Adventurers Guild on Patreon
Hey there adventurer! Join the Adventurers Guild My buddy Scott and I started Short Rest Studios in 2022 with a simple belief: fun, community-centered hobbies – like tabletop gaming – help us stay sane in a crazy world. Whether you’re into board games, miniatures games, or tabletop RPGs, the mission of Short Rest is to bring…
A Beginner’s Guide to Dry Brushing Tabletop Terrain
Dry brushing is an often maligned technique in the tabletop crafting hobby, but when it’s done right, it can enhance your tabletop terrain and really bring your D&D, Pathfinder, or other TTRPG sessions to life. (Plus, your party will be super impressed by the finished look of this incredibly easy technique!) What is Dry Brushing?…