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I are thrilled to announce that Chronicles of Cresthaven: Echoes from the Hollowmere Crypt NOVEL is now available, inviting readers to embark upon a gripping adventure through a world of ancient gods, forgotten magic, and chilling mysteries. Deep beneath the shattered villages of Cresthaven...

Looking to challenge your players with a tense, atmospheric encounter that keeps them on edge? Shadows of Marrowgrave is a Cresthaven RPG adventure that plunges characters into the depths of an abandoned mining town, where cunning ghouls stalk the tunnels beneath. Using stealth, psychological...

I've been working on expanding the introduction of the Goblin Raiders Adventure by adding a friendly NPC encounter to help guide new players (and DMs) in learning how to interact with NPCs using Cresthaven’s Charisma + Reputation mechanics. Summary of the Update: New NPC: Tavin Reed - A weary...

I've been messing around with Dungeon World again, and I've posted a port from the Village of Hommlet from Greyhawk. The village of Hommlet faces turmoil from a cult seeking to summon elemental chaos, a bandit coalition exploiting the disorder, and a haunted moathouse spreading a supernatural...

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I've been experimenting with ChatGPT lately, and I've created something I'm calling the Cresthaven RPG Rules Lawyer. It's like an AI assistant which can help build a character, optimizing your skills, get tips on a battle, etc. If you're the DM, you can quickly look up rules, plan encounters...

This pressure plate and weight distribution puzzle hides a secret passage within your crypt. Players must decipher thematic clues and match symbolic objects to specific locations. It requires logic, teamwork, and potentially a touch of historical knowledge to unlock. Difficulty: Medium-Complex...

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.