Handing intolerant enemies in RPG’s

So as we get back into covering RPG’s and I get back to gamemastering I had a question pop into my head about the relationship of the characters to bigoted antagonists. There are always the standard villains for RPG’s like dragons with treasure or the EVIL lord who just wants to conquer or kill every – because … Continue reading Handing intolerant enemies in RPG’s

Interview with Richard Ruane RPG creator

1. How did your start making games? What was your published work? I’ve been a game player for a long time, and many years ago got to work as an editor and occasional writer for the first incarnation of White Wolf Publishing, doing work on Hunter: The Reckoning, Aberrant, Mind’s Eye Theater, Mummy: The Resurrection,and (eventually) my dream job: … Continue reading Interview with Richard Ruane RPG creator

Review of Iron kingdoms RPG: Requiem campaign setting

I’ve been a fan of Steampunk for a long time and had always a soft spot in my heart for war machine, the art and the lore inspired me and while I never dug deep into playing the game. I always kept one eye on it. Then recently I got the chance to check out … Continue reading Review of Iron kingdoms RPG: Requiem campaign setting

The One Ring – Review

I am a long time Lord of the Rings/Hobbit enthusiast, and some might say borderline fanatical. In addition, I have been a D&D player and DM since the early 80’s. So, it would follow that I would love a LOTR RPG. I found and played a LOTR RPG predecessor 20 years or more ago and … Continue reading The One Ring – Review

Review of Kobold Press Campaign Builder: Cities & Towns

Have you ever wished to create your own King’s Landing? Make a medieval Gotham for your dragon themed vigilante to fight crime in? Maybe, you have less lofty goals but still want to make a unique city for your players to explore in the wider world of your favorite Dungeons and Dragons setting. Regardless of … Continue reading Review of Kobold Press Campaign Builder: Cities & Towns

Review of Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Beginner Box.

I am what some people call old and I have played a lot of TTRPG’s all the way back to the blue book basic DND set that came with not dice but chits to pull out of a cup instead of rolling to hit. The game mesmerized and confused the hell out of me, and … Continue reading Review of Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Beginner Box.

Review of Rogue games Dust & Neon

Cyberpunk, Westerns, and Roguelites all share one thing in common. Life? Is cheap. David Marquardt Studio’s Dust and Neon truly embodies that ethos with punishing gameplay set against a post-apocalyptic cowboy versus robots world drenched in equal parts shining lights and dusty cacti. It manages to feel both familiar and uniquely engaging with its … Continue reading Review of Rogue games Dust & Neon

Games as Therapy with Dr. Megan Connell

Dr Megan Connell is a Licensed Psychologist & Therapeutic Dungeon Master who utilizes games in her therapeutic practice to help people deal with their issues. She agreed to take a break from her good work to fill us in about the work she is doing. Q How did you first start using gaming as a … Continue reading Games as Therapy with Dr. Megan Connell

Inteview with Justin Nauman President of Tabletop Gaymers

We love to showcase groups that support the LGBTQ+ Community or the gaming community so this time we were lucky to find on that does both. Tabletop Gaymers Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion by championing the visibility and recognition of the LGBTQIA+ community through tabletop gaming. Justin … Continue reading Inteview with Justin Nauman President of Tabletop Gaymers

Review of Kobold Guide to Dungeons

Kobold Press’s guides to helping burgeoning Dungeon Masters continue to impress. The latest offering provides a deep, pun intended, look into the creation and purposes of Dungeons., a seemingly obvious part of the hobby but one the average player might not think about. Rather than merely giving maps or outlining how to physically outline … Continue reading Review of Kobold Guide to Dungeons