Running a One-Shot at a Convention
What do you need to consider when running a D&D game at a convention. In this post, I share some hints and tips that I’ve picked up over the years.
Tales from the Loop: Channeling “Stranger Things”
I take a closer look at the nostalgia bathed alternative 80s RPG, Tales from the Loop. Roleplaying in a world inspired by 80s movies and Stranger Things.
5th Edition to Dungeon Crawl Classics: A Transition
My thoughts on my recent foray into Dungeon Crawl Classics and how it compares to D&D 5th Edition from the Judge’s/DM’s perspective.
Delving into Dungeon Crawl Classics
A change of direction as my 5e Curse of Strahd campaign comes to an end and we look forward to a short Dungeon Crawl Classics interlude.
A Return To The Table
A reflection on spending more time at the physical gaming table having spent the last few years as a digital DM.
Another Foray Into the DM’s Guild
I’ve launched another adventure on the DM’s Guild. This is the second adventure I’ve published there and this one is designed for use with only the freely downloadable Basic Rules. … Continue Reading Another Foray Into the DM’s Guild
Review: The Devil of Murder Cliffs – Frog God Games
I look at “The Devil of Murder Cliffs”, a 5th Edition adventure from Frog God Games.
To Ravenloft – An Adventure 36 Years In The Making
As my gaming group approach Castle Ravenloft for the beginning of the final chapter of Curse of Strahd, I look back at how the original Ravenloft adventure struck fear into me as a novice DM back in 1983.
Review: Mini-Dungeon Tome for Fantasy Grounds
I take a look at AAW Games latest release for the Fantasy Grounds virtual tabletop – Mini-Dungeon Tome – a collection of 128 short adventures for 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons.
Review: 12 Peculiar Towers for 5th Edition – Kobold Press
Kobold Press has consistently produced high quality products for a number of tabletop role-playing games for a number of years now. I’ve grown to love the Midgard setting which I … Continue Reading Review: 12 Peculiar Towers for 5th Edition – Kobold Press
Review: In the Dungeon of the Wizard Lord Keraptis
Some of my favourite D&D/RPG products came from Kickstarter campaigns and from the DM’s Guild. I also ran White Plume Mountain with my party and it was the most fun we … Continue Reading Review: In the Dungeon of the Wizard Lord Keraptis
Introducing Kids to RPGs: A Guide
I recently introduced the kids to Role-playing Games. We’ve been gaming as a family for a couple of years now, but mostly card and board games. Roleplaying games present a … Continue Reading Introducing Kids to RPGs: A Guide
Review: Dungeon Fog
Review of Dungeon Fog, an online, subscription based, mapping tool for role-playing games.
Review: Horror at Havel’s Cross
A brief look at the Winghorn Press adventure “Horror at Havel’s Cross”, a one-shot adventure for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition.
One Page Dungeons: Small But Perfectly Formed
One page dungeons are a great way of creating quick adventures to run with your group. I look at what they are, how they came about, and the best way to approach writing one.
Review: Labyrinth Lord
I take a look at B/X inspired retro-clone Labyrinth Lord. Does it scratch the B/X itch? Or does descending armor class make me itchy all over?
