A DM’s Farewell to 5e
Dear Fifth Edition, Well, it’s a little awkward to write this. But how do I say this? We need to start seeing other people. I think we both saw this coming; the writing has been on the wall for almost…
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Let’s Talk About The Hard Stuff
Let’s talk about the hard stuff… Though TTRPGs are a game, they are unlike any other game in how immersive, realistic, intense, and, frankly, triggering they can be. The fantastical, funny, intelligent, and sometimes (let’s face it, often) problematic, characters…
Don’t Fear the Dice Gods
Dice Gods are your best friends. They make table-top games so chaotic and fun and sometimes, yes, miserable at choice moments. They also like to tell a story. Have you ever gotten a crit when you needed it most? Have…
Prepping to Prep: Creating an Atmosphere for Creativity
As a DM I’ve spent countless hours attempting to deliver the perfect atmosphere to immerse my players into a campaign setting. I want them to feel engaged, I want them to cry, I want them to laugh, I want them…
Fuck Your Level 1 Backstory
You’ve spent countless hours carefully crafting the perfect backstory. Sure, it’s a little wordy at 10 pages, but it’s got heart. You’ve really taken efforts to explore the emotional turmoil of your character’s youth and how that’s shaped them into…