Dungeons & Dragons (the brand) has never been too shy about publishing a plethora of books to support players and Dungeon Masters alike. From modules and lore supplements to partnerships with high profile partners like Penny Arcade and Critical Role, just within the main line there is a lot to get a grip on. Spend […]
(And 4 To Avoid) Hi there, chances are you googled “best cantrips” and that’s easy; it’s Eldritch Blast. It’s got the range, deals force damage that is rarely resisted, and doesn’t take any materials to cast. But aside from that, what are some other overlooked non-combat cantrips worth taking and what are a few to […]
March of 2020 was the month I changed my mind about playing Tabletop RPGs online. One or two other events occurred around then as well but that was a big one for me. I remember the start of the pandemic very well despite the fact that time has gained an elastic quality since then. It […]
Big monsters are cool. This is doubly true in TTRPGs. Mike explains how to convey size in TTRPGs and the advantages of using a big monster.
Mike Gorgone's article talks about the hobby of collecting artisanal dice. He also talks about superstitions around dice.
The life of a Dungeon Master running a game of Dungeons & Dragons can be hectic and downright stressful at times. The number of things one has to consider while taking on the role of DM can be daunting and is one of the primary reasons why those who take on that responsibility tend to […]
I’m often asked to explain Dungeons and Dragons (DnD), and not without reason. I’ve been running one TTRPG or another for 17 years now. From my first stumbling attempts where every session was a bar fight to campaigns that have spanned years where everyone at the table has been brought to tears thanks to their […]
It usually starts innocently enough. You’re watching Star Wars or Lord of the Rings and have some idle thought about how cool it would be to live as a Jedi or Hobbit (look, some of us set the bar low, okay?). Fulfilling the fantasy of living different lives in fictional settings is a big part […]
It is not easy being trapped in a dimension where nightmare logic is the law of the land and prisons of tragic irony cage immortal evil. Well, actually, that’s not entirely true. It is easy to become trapped in said dimension. Everything that follows? Not so much. Such is the premise of the newest entry […]
Mike Gorgone examines alternatives to Dungeons & Dragons in tabletop roleplaying.
