Roleplay

Oct 31, 20224 min read

The Fear Factor: Adapting a mechanic in Beyond the Veil

When we first added a mechanic to manage the mental state of our brave investigators there was little doubt about the gold standard in...

Mar 20, 20224 min read

All Aboard! – Railroading in TTRPGs

When putting a campaign together one of the first decisions a GM has to make is whether or not to make their story linear, sandbox, or...

Mar 5, 20224 min read

Size Matters

One of the defining features of playing in a TTRPG is the concept of ‘Theatre of the Mind’ or, more simply, using one’s imagination to...

Feb 19, 20223 min read

Why do we play RPGs?

Is it simply because they are fun? Could this be the World’s shortest blog entry? I’m afraid not… sorry. Let’s explore the concept of fun...

Mar 15, 20214 min read

TTRPGs: Too white, too straight, and too many dicks?

The demographics of Tabletop Roleplaying Games (TTRPGs), make it overwhelmingly likely that you, like myself, are a straight white male,...

Mar 8, 20215 min read

“Sesh Z.” Getting more from your Session Zero (part two)

If you missed part one, you can get to it here >>> 2.b. Play-style or ethics related discussions: And this is where things get...

Mar 8, 20214 min read

“Sesh Z.” Getting more from your Session Zero (part one)

The point of Session Zero is for your whole group to collaborate in creating conditions that support everyone having the most fun...

Mar 3, 20215 min read

The ‘Fun Now’ Paradox with Tabletop Roleplaying Games

Life is fast and everyone’s schedules are full. No news there. In fact, things feel like they are getting faster and fuller all the time....

Feb 26, 20213 min read

Would you like a little more Roleplay at your D&D table?

A combination of factors has broadened the demographic of the average RPG gamer, as well as shifting the play expectations of some...

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