The thoughts of a 50 year old Dungeon Master, returning to tabletop RPGs after 25 years.
I’ve posted more than once before about my love for DCC. Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic though, I’ve been playing it more and more. Partly this is because … Continue Reading Dungeon Crawl Classics: The Game That Finally Won My Heart
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.
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.
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 of Dungeon Fog, an online, subscription based, mapping tool for role-playing games.
A brief look at the Winghorn Press adventure “Horror at Havel’s Cross”, a one-shot adventure for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition.
5 tips on becoming a better Dungeon Master. How to make your game more enjoyable for both your players, and yourself.
A review of Basic Fantasy Role Playing Game. Moldvay Edition D&D for the 21st Century.
Finding good players for your online D&D game can be hit or miss. I explore some hints and tips for finding and sticking with a great party.
A look at 13th Age, my favourite Dungeons and Dragons descendant.
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?
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?
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.
How to write a character backstory that your DM might actually read.
How to prepare for your upcoming D&D session as a Dungeon Master. Some tips to make sure the session flows smoothly.
I reflect on the past year as a Dungeon Master and look forward to even more adventures in 2018.
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Return of the Dungeon Master 