A little geek philosophy...
Daggerheart Is Here – And It’s Changing the Game
There’s something happening in the world of tabletop roleplaying games—and it’s more than just a new title hitting the shelves. For decades, Dungeons & Dragons has shaped how we imagine…
Read More
Hosting D&D Game Night? Start with These 4 Key Stages
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when everyone’s around the same table. The laughter, the shared snacks, the tension as dice roll across the wood grain—it’s a very…
Read More
The 3-2-1 Improv Framework for D&D
Whether you’re the Dungeon Master or a player, D&D has a way of throwing you into the spotlight. You get asked a question you didn’t expect.You’re called on to describe…
Read More
How to Connect D&D Sessions into a Living Campaign
As a Dungeon Master, there’s nothing quite like the thrill—and challenge—of planning a campaign that grows from one session to the next. For me, the key isn’t having every plot…
Read More
How D&D Shaped World of Warcraft
As someone who’s played D&D for most of my life, but hasn’t really played much WoW, I’m fascinated by how similar they both are. Not just the obvious things like…
Read More
10 Things I Learned from 30+ Years as a DM
Being a Dungeon Master isn’t about being perfect—it’s about creating a fun, collaborative, and memorable game. Over the years, I’ve picked up a few lessons that have helped me (and…
Read More
ChatGPT as an Assistant Dungeon Master
As a Dungeon Master, there’s nothing quite like the thrill—and challenge—of running a living, evolving campaign. For me, one of the best tools I’ve found for campaign prep isn’t a…
Read More
D&D 2024 Rules Now in Creative Commons
It’s rare these days for Dungeons & Dragons news to be purely good news—so I’m happy to share that Wizards of the Coast has taken a genuinely positive step for the community. The…
Read More
Beyond D&D: TTRPGs for Cinematic Action or Family Adventure
If you’re like me, you probably started your TTRPG journey with D&D 5e. It’s the big one, and it’s fantastic for learning the ropes. But once you’re ready to branch…
Read More