TTRPG Review: Knave 2e
Game system reviews are a new series I’d like to post when time allows. The goal is to be direct and concise: just what I liked and didn’t, with no fluff. Let’s start with Knave 2e. Name: Knave 2eSystem Type…
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Dungeon Crawl Classics – Multiple Attacks and Mighty Deeds of Arms
I’ve been running a new system these days: Dungeon Crawl Classics (new to me, at any rate). It’s a system steeped in the flavor of Appendix N (Gary Gygax’s recommended reading list from 1e). It’s a great system, but some…
The Rule of 3’s
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…
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…