2020: What’s been happening with the DM?
A look at the weirdness that is 2020 so far, what I’ve been up to in gaming and general musing.
Reflections on The Wild Sheep Chase
I recently ran The Wild Sheep Chase by Winghorn Press. It’s a quirky little adventure with a zany story line and an interesting protagonist (namely a talking sheep). In this article I provide some hints and tips for anyone thinking of running it.
Review: D&D Essentials Kit
I take a look at the new D&D 5e Essentials kit from Wizards of the Coast. A fantastic product which goes beyond the
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.
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.
Rejuvenated: Looking to 2019
A look back at Christmas, and a look forward to 2019 and more gaming fun.
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
The Problem With Tomb of Annihilation
Tomb of Annihilation is an exhilarating adventure set in the jungles of Chult, but this unique setting, and the hex crawl nature of the adventure isn’t without it’s problems.
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.
Return of the Dungeon Master 