Dungeons and Dragons
Using Episodic Storytelling Elements in D&D
I’ve always had a soft spot for episodic storytelling and short stories. Something about the succinct plot lines that are wrapped up tightly with a […]
Blog
Hello Again!
Happy New Year! So I’ve been gone for a minute. My break wasn’t planned or intentional at first, but at the time I was super […]
Monster Monday
D&D Monster Monday: Owlbear
You’re awoken by an eardrum-piercing screech. The bushes by your campsite rustle as a behemoth of a monstrosity barrels out of them and charges toward […]
Campaign Planning
Incorporating Alts in a D&D 5e Campaign
One facility that I didn’t mention in my previous Adventurer’s Guild design article was the bedroom. It’s a unique facility in that it doesn’t give […]
Monster Monday
D&D Monster Monday: Balor
Victory nears as your forces begin pushing back the demonic invaders into the portal from whence they came. Suddenly, an eery silence infects the battlefield. […]
Homebrew
What’s in an Adventurer’s Guild?
It’s been a few months since I began drafting my adventurer’s guild idea. Suffice to say, I’ve already finished it. Well finished is a strong word. […]
Monster Monday
D&D Monster Monday: Hill Giant
The ground shakes as you ascend the hill. The harsh sunlight ceases to roast your skin for a mere moment. You turn around to see […]
Dungeons and Dragons
Mutants & Masterminds’ Hero Points is What D&D 5e’s Inspiration Should’ve Been
Inspiration has always been a pain point in my 5e games. It’s hard to gauge if I’m handing it out too often or not enough. […]
Monster Monday
D&D Monster Monday: Magma Mephit
A chill runs down your spine as you pass by the pool of magma. You turn around just in time to see a wiggling body emerge […]
Tabletop RPGs
Taking Notes from a Player’s Perspective
I’ve always stressed the importance of taking notes as a DM. There’s a lot to keep track of between player character backstories, plot threads, NPC […]