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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 out, there’s a huge world of other games out there, each offering something unique. Today, I want to highlight two games that take you beyond…
Read MoreThe 2 Best Parts of the New D&D Monster Manual
The 2024 Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual marks the third and final core rulebook update for the year, bringing fresh energy and thoughtful updates to the fifth edition. While it doesn’t rewrite the core mechanics, it does reshape how monster information is presented—particularly in ways that are super helpful for DMs, especially those new to the game.…
Read MoreWhat’s Missing from the 2024 DMG?
I’ve spent some time with the new 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide, and I think it’s a great update overall—more structured, more user-friendly, and clearer for new DMs. But there’s one rule I really wish they had included: the Proficiency Dice optional rule from the 2014 DMG. What’s the Proficiency Dice Rule?Instead of a static proficiency…
Read More2024 D&D Player’s Handbook and Dungeon Master’s Guide
With D&D celebrating its 50th anniversary, Wizards of the Coast has released updated versions of the Player’s Handbook and Dungeon Master’s Guide. I’ve taken a look at both, and here’s my take! Player’s HandbookThe new edition does a great job of making D&D more approachable and intuitive, with clearer layout and better presentation. One of…
Read MoreGame Master’s Book Review & Giveaway
I recently had the chance to dig into two exciting new additions to the Game Master’s series: The Game Master’s Book of Villains, Minions and Their Tactics and The Game Master’s Book of Proactive Roleplaying. Both of these books offer fresh perspectives and practical tools for any GM or group looking to expand their tabletop RPG experience. Let’s start…
Read MoreKickstarter Spotlight: The Game Master’s Compendium of Explosive Creation
I’ve been following Ryan Doyle’s Verdigree Table for a while, and when he launched his Kickstarter for The Game Master’s Compendium of Explosive Creation, I knew I had to give it a signal boost. This campaign caught my eye because it’s all about sparking creativity at your game table — a toolkit of ideas for…
Read MoreA Review of the DnD Adventure Club Starter Pack
Finding good, kid-friendly roleplaying content can be a real challenge — even in a world where TTRPG resources seem to be everywhere. That’s one of the reasons I’m working on Guardians of Gettica: to make it easier for families to share the fun of tabletop roleplaying games. But there are already some great resources out there,…
Read MoreThe Game Master’s Book of Astonishing Random Tables
In this video, I take a look at the newly released Game Master’s Book of Astonishing Random Tables—a massive trove of tables, ideas, and modular inspiration for anyone running tabletop roleplaying games. Like the other books in the Game Master series, this one is designed to be a flexible tool, perfect for worldbuilding, improvising on the fly, or…
Read MorePathfinder 2e Beginner Box Review and Giveaway!
If you’re curious about Pathfinder Second Edition and want to know if the Beginner Box is a good entry point, here are my thoughts: The Pathfinder 2e Beginner Box is a fantastic gateway into the system, especially if you’re coming from D&D 5e and want something fresh. Unlike some starter sets, the Beginner Box doesn’t…
Read MoreTheater of the Mind or Battle Maps & VTTs?
When it comes to playing D&D or other tabletop RPGs, one of the biggest questions is how you and your players prefer to visualize your adventures—using the classic “theater of the mind” approach or bringing in a battle map or virtual tabletop (VTT). Theater of the mind lets everyone paint their own mental picture, driven…
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