Tabletop Gaming Finery
I see this quite a lot in tabletop games: a new player is introduced to the game and a Game Master says “Make a character, here’s the books.” No frame of reference, no suggestions one way or another, no way for the new player to parse the information avalanche that comes from a novel-length rules … Continue reading TTRPG Advice: First-Time Players – Character Creation
We all diversify eventually – and today marks my expedition into GM/DM/Player guides. Some of my players have brought up my adroitness for “centerpiece combat” encounters. Hopefully, by the end of this article, you’ll understand how to plan out a story filled, interactive, and memorable combat encounter for your favorite RPG – a capstone for … Continue reading TTRPG How-To: Centerpiece Combat
There is a divide inside me. Half of me yearns for sharp edges, glossy finishes on polished metal, clean white inlays. The other half of me likes smooth, rounded, warm wood, vibrant messy colors. So you can see why I both love and loathe this wonderful offering from Dogmight Games. Today, half of me tackles … Continue reading Dogmight Gaming: Fiery Dragon Sheath
Okay, you can’t have a name like “Drop The Die” and not have a literal bucket-load of dice. I have enough dice for every player at my table to have 2 full sets and about 15 extra D6s each. Why? Because I have a PROBLEM. Finding storage options isn’t always easy in our hobby: minis, … Continue reading EasyRoller Dice Co. – Wyvern Reversible Dice Bag
Having been a long-time nerd, it was rather shocking that I didn’t play a single Tabletop RPG until I was 22 and deep into my college coursework, but the moment I sat down with the Dungeons and Dragons 3.5 book to “roll up” a sorcerer – I was hooked. A long stint of my RPG … Continue reading DropTheDie – Who be?