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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
I have scoured the internet to find the Dungeons & Dragons house rules that bring the fun. These 12 are my favorites, but stick around to the end, and I’ll tell you how you can download a free list of more than 50 new house rules you can add to your game. House Rule 1:…
Welcome, fellow storytellers, to the heart of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), where the magic of immersive storytelling unfolds. In the realm of TTRPGs, the power to transport players to fantastical worlds, elicit emotions, and create unforgettable experiences lies in the hands of the Dungeon Master or Game Master (GM). Today, let’s dive into the art…
Embarking on the journey of becoming a Game Master (GM) is akin to stepping into the shoes of a master storyteller, weaving tales of heroism, danger, and intrigue. If you’ve felt the creative itch to guide your friends through epic adventures in the world of tabletop role-playing games (RPGs), then this guide is your key…