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.
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?
5 Tips That Will Make You A Better Dungeon Master
5 tips on becoming a better Dungeon Master. How to make your game more enjoyable for both your players, and yourself.
Milestone or Millstone: The Perils of Milestone Levelling
The commonly held view now seems to be that milestone levelling is the way to go during long campaigns. However, is milestone levelling really just a millstone round your neck?
In Defense of the Funhouse Dungeon
The “funhouse dungeon” is straight out of the old school and is much maligned but does it still have anything to offer the modern gamer?
200 Hours – The Time Served DM
I recently hit a major milestone in my return to DMing. 200 hours of games run. I reflect on the last 200 hours amd look forward to the next 200.
Curse of Strahd: “Mooking up” the Wizard of Wines Encounter
Some thoughts on speeding up the Wizard of Wines combat with the Twig Blights in Curse of Strahd.
Writing a back story for your D&D* character
How to write a character backstory that your DM might actually read.
Preparing for your D&D session
How to prepare for your upcoming D&D session as a Dungeon Master. Some tips to make sure the session flows smoothly.
New Year, New Dungeon Master
I reflect on the past year as a Dungeon Master and look forward to even more adventures in 2018.
Back to Basics: Where My D&D Journey Began
I’ve been reading a fair bit of the core Dungeon World rulebook recently. I like the fact that it feels both old and new at the same time. As if … Continue Reading Back to Basics: Where My D&D Journey Began
Curse of Strahd – Pushing Myself
How running Curse of Strahd has pushed my DM skills to the limit.
