A book that significantly transformed my approach to dungeon mastering is Sly Flourish’s “Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master.” This book was a thoughtful gift from a friend who observed my struggle with extensive preparation before each session. Over the…
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…
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…
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…
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…