Some crazy things went on in the early 1980s. Not least of which was my introduction to role-playing games. D&D changed everything. My already over-active imagination found a vehicle that propelled me through realms indescribable. Finding My Old D&D Characters When cleaning out my childhood home after my father passed away, I made a discovery. […]
D&D 5e Encounter Ideas Random D&D encounters can be the life’s blood of the game. That’s why I love random tables. Not only do random encounter tables cut down GM prep, but they also provide a variety of situations that game masters may not have thought of at all. Below are some 1D20 tables that
Incredible things are happening on tabletop RPG blogs these days. Diverse opinions, gamemaster tips, homebrew rules, maps, and amazing artwork are all just a few clicks away. It shouldn’t be surprising that a hobby so passionately enjoyed has produced a ton of high-quality blogs. I’ve collected a list here of some gems. Tabletop RPG Blog
Make Character Actions Descriptive “Umm… Since I can’t do anything else, I guess, I attack him.” Rolls dice. “Umm… A fourteen, that’s a hit.” Ok, so we’ve all done this. I’m an offender as well. But, when written this way, it’s plain for everyone to see. If you are not being descriptive when declaring your
by Andrew Nagy As far as I’m concerned, the cardinal rule of roleplaying, as well as most of life, is “Don’t be a jerk.” Tabletop RPG is a hobby, and as such the highest goal is always to just have fun. People who are jerks (whether it’s the GM or a player) tend to ruin
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A Simple RPG Random Search Table Click the image to download the free PDF. A random 1D100 list of items that could be found in a warehouse. Your player want ot search that warehouse? No problem. This table will help you fill in details quickly. Download the FREE PDF here: Fantasy Warehouse 1D100. 1. Empty
Fantasy Kingdoms of Rats Living and Warring beneath Manhattan Tooth and Claw – Sword and Scabbard – Magic and Myth – These are not your average rats. What people said about the introductory PDF: “Just genius. I don’t think I could ever express just how amazing this is. I would give this a 20 out
Twilight Sector Campaign Setting and More Mike Cross from Terra/Sol Games was gracious enough to answer a few questions. We learn more about Twilight Sector and other upcoming projects. How were you introduced to role-playing games? Well I actually got started pretty close to the beginning of the hobby in 1978 and it was in
Roll on the Random Table Click the image to download the free PDF If your adventuring party reaches a town or city, this 1D100 random table of rumors and odd jobs provides exciting opportunities for adventure. Never get caught at a dead end. Give your players tons of avenues to explore. Download the free PDF
Simple 1D100 List for RPGs A friend in my gaming created a 1D100 list for items that may be found in a cottage. Download the free PDF here: Items in a Cottage 1D100 Click the image to download the free PDF Rodent droppings Mushrooms (1D6) Deer pelt Broken longbow Boiling soup Freshly picked flowers Carrots
Make Wild Magic Truly Wild Session Zero’s Ralph Levi Clark was kind enough to give us the rundown on their latest project: a card deck that greatly expands Wild Magic. How were you introduced to role-playing games? Back in middle school my cousin (who lived with me at the time) was telling me about this
A Simple Random 1D100 Table for RPGs A list of items you may find in a wizard’s chamber. It is meant to help Gamemasters add flavor text to their adventures. You can download the free PDF here: Items in a Wizard’s Chamber Click the image to download the FREE PDF of the list. 1. Canary
Role-Playing Game 1D100 Table Don’t pass this up, grab it now. DOWNLOAD THE FREE PDF! If your RPG towns, villages, or regions need spicing up, here are 50 quick catastrophes. It is a simple 1D100 table. 1-2. Flood 3-4. Sandstorm 5-6. Curse 7-8. Tornado 9-10. Packs of Wolves 11-12. Earthquake 13-14. Roving Giants 15-16. Locusts
RPGs: Handling Player and Group Dynamics Questions about problem role-players always come up. This simple tongue-in-cheek guide may help you deal with common problems facing anyone who plays role-playing games. Common Problem Players If you are a player… Problem – “The game master/other player keeps pushing racism, rape, abuse, etc. That is a real life
