A little geek philosophy...

Using ChatGPT to Write a D&D Adventure
By Brian | January 7, 2023

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.…

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The Game Master’s Book of Legendary Dragons
By Brian | December 29, 2022

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…

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D&D for Kids | Adapting an Adventure for Kids
By Brian | December 10, 2022

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…

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The (Almost Hidden) D&D “Further Resources”
By Brian | November 8, 2022

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…

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Managing & Dungeons & Dragons
By Brian | October 21, 2022

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,…

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The D&D “Build an Adventure” Educators Kit
By Brian | October 14, 2022

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,…

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How to Play D&D for Free! (or Almost Free)
By Brian | October 7, 2022

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…

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How to Create Memorable NPCs for D&D
By Brian | September 23, 2022

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…

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Running an Intermission Session for D&D
By Brian | September 11, 2022

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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