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Picture courtesy of Pixabay. In traditional D&D campaigns, the world is often a frozen tableau that only springs to life when specific players sit down at the table. If a player misses a week, we hand-wave their absence or pretend they were a silent ghost in the background. However, my weekly...

Picture courtesy of Pixabay. Lately, my Saturday afternoons at the local library have become the third pillar of a massive, interconnected experiment. Between my long-standing online group, my new 4- to 5-hour library marathons, and an experimental in-person home game, I’ve found myself...

Image courtesy of Pixabay. For years, my game room sat as a quiet monument to a dream: a dedicated space where I could play Dungeons & Dragons around a physical table. While I’ve spent countless hours there with my children or mixed groups of families, I had yet to host a session exclusively...

The story of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 is a tragedy of American history: a cautionary tale of class bias, social anxiety, and religious fervor that resulted in the death of innocent people. In a fantasy setting, where a warlock's infernal pacts and a cleric's divine magic are tangible...

I launched my first session at my local public library, and I’m pleased to report it was a success. But it was not without a few bumps in the road. An Unexpected Boon My week was not going well. Work was hectic, I was stressed, and I suddenly got a note: I'd lost the room at my local library...

One of my goals that I've failed at year after year was finding an in-person gaming group. This year, it's time to change that. Finding a Neutral Space I finally decided it’s time to go back to playing Dungeons & Dragons in-person. As an adult, this is a lot harder than it sounds. The first...

Picture courtesy of Pixabay. After a year of intense transitions and necessary professional shifts in 2025, I am embracing the Fire Horse energy by radically redefining where I invest my time and creative passion. This year is dedicated to intentional living, focused creation, and prioritizing...

Looking back at the goals I set twelve months ago, while it was not without challenges, the spirit of transformation was alive and well. And I succeeded on most of my goals too! Campaign Status: Leaving Hellspire Peak (Partial Success) My long-running campaign, which started years ago, has...

Know a tabletop gamer who loves dice? Of course you do! But did you buy them a gift? Here's some ideas. Please Note: If you're reading this now the timeline is likely tight, so your best bet is to ship it when you can and then blame Amazon for the delay. Polyhedral Christmas Dice ($8) These dice...

This wing (?) of dragon gifts are listed in price order from least- to most-expensive. Please Note: Amazon products vary in their listed price and availability, so if you want to buy these products as gifts, order early. Dragon Vent Clips ($9) Who doesn't want dragons on their vents? Also, they...

This list includes everything from hills to volcanic terrain, pillars to graveyards and mausoleums. Please Note: Prices are listed in least- to most-expensive. These are Amazon products so prices and availability may differ from what's listed here. Volcanic Tile ($7) This volcanic tile is made...

When Morrus first offered me this role, I took it begrudgingly. I wasn't sure I could handle the organizational weight of running a global team of writers while maintaining my own weekly column. But a funny thing happened: the work, the people, and the community drew me in. Eight years later...

The more Dungeons & Dragons and tabletop role-playing agmes becomes popular, the more the market has started to cater to us. There are now a lot more options for gamers that are RPG-adjacent. If you're not sure what to get your favorite gamer, take a look. They're listed in price order from...

Thanks to improvements in manufacturing, small publishers can now produce miniatures at scale. Here's a list for gamers who need miniatures at the table or are just starting out. Please Note: Products listed on Amazon fluctuate in price and availability, so if you want this in time for the...

Not sure what to buy your beleagured Dungeon Master this holiday season? Here's some ideas, presented from least to most expensive. Please Note: Links to Amazon change frequently, so expect price fluctuations from what's listed here and order early to avoid shipping delays. Damage Template...

For DMs looking to imbue their fantasy worlds with the gritty, relentless authenticity of a true industrial complex, there is no better real-world inspiration than the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in Massachusetts. Often overlooked, this small National Park preserves the...

In many fantasy RPGs, the defeat of a monster often marks the end of an encounter. Yet, for thousands of years, real-world cultures have demonstrated a profound understanding that every part of an animal serves a purpose. What if understanding monster biology meant more than just bags of XP? The...

Wagon trains are traditionally associated with the Wild West, but the trope can easiliy apply to fantasy campaigns too. Far from simple travel, these journeys were complex undertakings, fraught with peril and dependent on careful planning and collective resilience. For DMs looking to capture...

Nestled in the remote, rugged landscape of Cimarron, New Mexico, stands the St. James Hotel, now a living monument to the American Wild West. From its humble beginnings as Lambert's Inn in 1872, established by former Lincoln chef Henri Lambert, it quickly became a legendary stopover on the Santa...

Towering majestically over the Colorado landscape, Pikes Peak, known as "America's Mountain," is a treasure trove of inspiration for Dungeon Masters seeking to infuse their D&D campaigns with verticality, elemental peril, and the thrill of exploration. I visited it before summiting the Tooth of...