This week, we dive into the the co-op/journaling game “Lost Among the Starlit Wreckage”.
Then we descend into tangents about how great our wives are for putting up with our absentmindedness.
And then more about tabletop role playing games games!
How to Create Cinematic Moments in TTRPGs That Players Never Forget
Discover how to craft cinematic moments in TTRPGs—from set pieces to story-driven scenes that leave lasting impressions.
All about NPCs: Wizards Respite Sanctorum Episode 44
Discover secrets to crafting TTRPG NPCs your players will love—or fear. From shopkeepers to villains, we cover it all.
Interview with Paul Ehrlich: The Mind Behind I Am Minotaur TTRPG
Old-School Grit in the I Am Minotaur TTRPG World In Episode 42 of the Wizards Respite Sanctorum, we interviewed Paul Ehrlich, founder of Clever Recluse Games. Paul shared how his love for classic RPGs, especially the red box D&D set, led him to create indie titles grounded in challenge and grit. His debut, A Shadowed…
Wizard’s Respite Sanctorum Episode 41-Engage!
Ever had a player zone out mid-session? In this episode of The Wizard’s Respite Sanctorum, we break down the secret sauce for keeping every player engaged—whether you’re dealing with a split party, a quiet character, or full-table chaos. From cliffhanger pacing to creative puzzles mid-fight, this post gives you the tools to make your sessions…
Wizard’s Respite Sanctorum Episode 39- Resolutions 2024
Reflecting on a Year of TTRPG Resolutions: Successes, Challenges, and New Goals At The Wizard’s Respite Sanctorum, we take our TTRPG passion seriously—so much so that last year, we made a set of ambitious resolutions to improve our experiences as players, GMs, and content creators. As we begin another year, it’s time to look back…
Exploring the Role of Evil in TTRPG Storylines
Understanding Evil in TTRPGs When crafting a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) campaign, game masters frequently face a critical question: How should evil be represented at the table? In this episode of the Wizard’s Respite Sanctorum, hosts Ash and Zach explore the nuances of incorporating “evil” into storylines, discussing when and how to employ the concept…
Sanctorum episode 35: give the GM a hand
Boosting player engagement, character growth, and respect at the TTRPG table. These are a few of your GM’s/DM’s favorite things!
Mothership TTRPG Review – Wizards Respite Sanctorum
Ash and Zach review the sci-fi horror TTRPG Mothership, diving into its mechanics, atmosphere, and high-stakes survival.
Race vs Species
In this episode, Ash and Zachariah tackle the heated topic of language changes in Dungeons & Dragons
Sanctorum Episode 30: Touchstone Deep Dive
Welcome to another episode of The Wizards Respite Sanctorum Show, where we explore everything TTRPG! Today, we’re diving into an intriguing indie game, “Touchstone,” played by our co-host, Zachariah from Old Man Gaming. Introduction We start with an enthusiastic greeting from Zachariah, who shares his excitement for revisiting the original concept of the show—a deep…
Players Find a Way!
Discussing unexpected moments in TTRPGs, the importance of improvisation, and memorable role-playing experiences in Wizards Respite: Sanctorum
RPG Character Creation
This week, Zack and asked dive into character creation. We offer some tips and tricks on how to develop a TTRPG persona.
TTRPG War Stories from around the Game Table
TTRPG Twitter! (x) In this episode of Wizards Respite Sanctorum, we delve into the thrilling and unpredictable nature of the RPG game table. We discuss GM War Stories and bring to light some of the wildest and most unexpected events that Game Masters (GMs) and Dungeon Masters (DMs) have encountered in their campaigns, providing a…
Our Top Characters
Ash and Zach explore the essence of storytelling in tabletop RPGs, sharing their favorite characters and what makes them unforgettable.
Our top 3 TTRPG Genres
Today, Zach and Ash dive into their top 3 TTRPG genres. They discuss what their desert island game would be.
Unlocking TTRPG Mechanics: Understanding Dice Statistics
Discover the mathematical mechanics and immersive storytelling of TTRPGs, including dnd, in this exploration statistics and dice!
Deep dive into The Goblins Notebook, Sanctorum 22
Discover “The Goblins Notebook” – Your Essential TTRPG Notetaking Companion! It’s The Wizard’s Respite favorite DM/GM tool!
Sanctorum: Our Favorite Actualplay Podcasts
This week Ash and Zach discuss their favorite hilarious, captivating, and compelling TTRPG actualplay podcasts.
Sanctorum 19 World of Darkness
This week, Zach and Ash dive into World of Darkness (WOD). White Wolf, Vampire the Masquerade, Hunter, werewolf; there are just so many!
Creating a Mutant: A Sanctorum Follow Up
We use the innovative character creation system from Mutants in the Now. Time to turn an adorable woodland creature into a crime-fighting hero.
The Last Tea Shop. A solo TTRPG playthrough. Written by Ash Alder and narrated by Zachariah Van Sluyters
