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Hey guys! I'm getting ready to run the Temple of Elemental Evil AD&D version with my table. Looking for advice for running Temple Dungeon 1. I want to drive home what has happened on that level to prepare them for DL2. Thanks!!!

The arrival of a new Dungeons & Dragons edition is a significant event, often met with a mix of excitement and apprehension. However, a new edition can be more than just a rules update. This analysis explores the potential for a new D&D edition to act as a wealth creation engine, benefiting...

The release of a new Dungeons & Dragons edition is always a big deal. But what about the impact on players and the TTRPG market as a whole? I explored the network effects, potential for disruption, and the content creation boom that comes with a new edition in my latest blog post. The...

Imagine a system where a single bag of dice becomes your storytelling tool. Modifiers based on your character’s skills make every roll feel impactful, keeping the gameplay smooth and fast-paced. No more spending ages flipping through rulebooks – this system lets you jump right into the action...

Hey everyone! I'm itching for a new RPG campaign, but the usual suspects are feeling a bit stale. We want something fresh and exciting, but without the headache of complex rules. I'm open to any system ideas, big or small, old or new, and I'd like to ease the players into the lore. Here's...

Hey guys! I put together a guide for others who are interested in running a D&D or other game via the play-by-post style with Discord or Slack. Let me know what you think! https://simplednd.wordpress.com/2024/03/13/play-by-post-mechanics-for-discord-slack-a-how-to-guide/

The world of CresthavenRPG brims with humanoids, elves, dwarves, and other familiar fantasy races. But something seems to be missing: monstrous options like goblins, orcs, or even demonkind! This begs the question: why aren’t evil monster ancestries a core part of CresthavenRPG? From the very...

I was recently blogging about a shift from pre-written backstories to collaborative storytelling within the campaign itself. I've been pondering the role of backstories lately, mostly how characters evolve through encounters/adventuring. The idea of crafting a shared backstory as a group really...

With the holiday season around the corner, I wanted to stir up a discussion about integrating holiday themes into our RPG campaigns. I recently designed an adventure titled "Thanksgiving Turmoil: The ROC Hunt" where, instead of the usual turkey, players hunt giant ROCs! It got me thinking about...

Hostage at Owlbear Ridge, is an encounter for 2 level 4 adventurers are tasked with a delicate mission to deliver a ransom and secure the release of a hostage from a group of kobolds allied with an owlbear. The encounter demands careful negotiation and strategic thinking. Encounter...

"Moonlit Glade" is an engaging encounter designed for 2-4 level 3 players in the Cresthaven RPG. Set in an ever-shrinking mystical glade, players are tasked with solving a complex riddle to appease forest spirits and escape an ominous fate... As twilight falls, you enter a serene glade bathed in...

I'm looking to get together a group of AD&D (1st edition) for hangouts RPGing at 8:30pm Pacific time. Day is flexible.