A little geek philosophy...
Using ChatGPT to Write a D&D Adventure
I’ve been playing around with AI tools like ChatGPT to see how they can help generate ideas for D&D sessions, and I’ve been genuinely impressed with what they can do.…
Read MoreThe Game Master’s Book of Legendary Dragons
I’ve been spending some time with The Game Master’s Book of Legendary Dragons—and let me tell you, it’s a treasure trove of inspiration. This book is brimming with over two dozen…
Read MoreD&D for Kids | Adapting an Adventure for Kids
Adapting D&D adventures for younger players is something I think about a lot—especially if we want the game to feel safe, fun, and engaging for kids. Over the years, I’ve…
Read MoreThe (Almost Hidden) D&D “Further Resources”
While working on my video about the D&D for Kids “Build an Adventure” kit, I noticed a section on the Wizards of the Coast website that I’d never really paid…
Read MoreManaging & Dungeons & Dragons
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how the best Dungeon Masters and the best managers often share similar skills and philosophies. Both roles are all about understanding the team,…
Read MoreThe D&D “Build an Adventure” Educators Kit
When Wizards of the Coast released a set of educator resources for D&D, it offered a unique chance to bring role-playing games into classrooms and after-school programs. In my video,…
Read MoreHow to Play D&D for Free! (or Almost Free)
With all the talk around new editions and the shift to digital tools, it’s easy to worry that playing D&D might start getting expensive. But here’s the good news: you…
Read MoreHow to Create Memorable NPCs for D&D
One of my favorite parts of running a D&D game is creating NPCs that feel real—characters who aren’t just static quest-givers or background filler, but who come alive and become…
Read MoreRunning an Intermission Session for D&D
Back in my post about running Session Zero, I talked about how valuable it is to get everyone on the same page before starting a campaign. But what happens when…
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