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Good to hear! Hope all goes well, it sounds like you're nearly there. Hang in there. If it is getting large you may want to consider what might make a good supplement. I'm not suggesting you cut a particular section, but you might be able to trim many of them down and put what you trim into a...

I will agree you make a fair, if rudely put, point in terms of indie games. I wasn't actually thinking of indie rpgs and you are right they are both usually shorter and easier to start with as a writer. However, most short indie games are really one shots or more narrative story prompt games...

Very much agree. A system you know well and have available is a good one to pick. If you do hear of one you don't know that would suit your needs it is always worth a look as you may get some useful ideas even if you can't do a deep dive. But usually no one ever tells you about said system until...

Not entirely. "Write what you know" is much broader than people usually think. You know games, you know what a character needs to be fun to play, those things go beyond system. There is space for more D&D style games I'm sure, but not much. I'd argue most people who want a D&D like game are...

Want to make your own RPG? You have to start somewhere, and facing down the blank page is just the beginning. Picture courtesy of Pixabay. Is Your Idea Useful? So, it’s just you and a blank word document and a head full of ideas. Before you dive in, do an internet search or look at your own...

Agreed, but Star Trek is such a varied setting I’d offer it works in pretty much any theme or style. So much variety there.

I’m a fan of grimdark-style games, but sometimes a change of pace is refreshing. Picture courtesy of Pixabay. Why not spread your wings a little and try something new? How about playing a game where people are generally nice to each other instead? Nice Isn’t Perfect Many campaigns pivot on...

Well, if I can't vote for Dune again I'll have to think of something else :) While I have links to both of these companies, I've not worked even slightly on either of these. Cohors Cthulhu (Modiphius) The kickstarter is finished and so this should be out to retailers next year very soon...

One problem that seems to come up a lot for many GMs in many settings is how to create adventures in the midst of an established setting's official canon. The problem is usually framed as “How can I run any adventures when the events of the setting are already so set?” I hear this a lot for...

I’ve visited Philadelphia a couple of times, usually as part of a Gen Con road trip with my friend Walt. But instead of taking me to see the Liberty Bell he usually insists we see the “real America” and hit the huge “all you can eat” buffet at Shady Maples. So this supplement is a nice way to...

Halloween is monster season, and while it’s fun to bring out the classics, they can be a little predictable. So here are a few ways to adapt and refresh some of the traditional Halloween creatures and villains. Picture courtesy of Pixabay. Vampires Vampire variants are as common as vampire...

It's horror game season, so you may be wondering how to make your game a little creepier. Putting the player characters on edge is the first step in building a horror atmosphere and there are several ways you can make things a little more unsettling, without suggesting there is a monster on the...

It’s all fun and games until someone takes control. Picture courtesy of Pixabay. When it comes to creating a character, most people insist on playing a “lone wolf” and those who don’t prefer to be a “rogue agent.” So, most gatherings of player characters are just a bunch of cats with no one...

Following up on Part 1, we look at the return of Dragonlance from the 90s to its current incarnation. The Saga Continues In the late 90s Dragonlance made another return, with a reboot in terms of both setting and system. It became the main setting for the launch of a new Saga Edition D&D...

When I ran it (although we've not quite finished yet) I used new characters and used the original Heroes of the Lance as NPCs. They carried on as if they'd never gone on the adventure. So they met Riverwind and Goldmoon helping refugees and Caramon and Raistlin were mercenries helpnig at the...

The Dragonlance setting has a long history, and as it’s the time of year for retrospection it seemed a good time to take a look at it. By Larry Elmore. Uploaded to Wikipedia by User: Peregrine Fisher With the release of Shadow of the Dragon Queen, the popular Dragonlance setting gets a new 5e...

I've got my two noms before I forget. Month Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme by Exalted Funeral - Exalted Funeral Current website for the actual game is the kickstarter page sadly -...

Like the previous installment, this list adds five more products to the list. These products are listed in no particular order that I found intriguing from the top 100 rated products. They are all 4-5 star products, but also a somewhat personal choice. Your mileage may vary. The Voidfarer's...

While the talk is all about Dragonlance at the moment, Spelljammer remains an extremely popular setting for the DM’s Guild on Drivethrurpg. So we decided to take a quick look at that was out there and see what caught our eye. Hopefully these will whet your appetite enough to take a look at the...

I'm down for Pendragon and Die too. But looking at my kickstarter page... I suspect this year the winner will be the Monty Python Game (Oct 2023) But I'm also looking forward to: Witch: Fated Souls Second Edition by Angry Hamster (Oct 2023) The Secret World (based on the computer game) by Star...