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How to Create Cinematic Moments in TTRPGs That Players Never Forget
by Ash Alder
July 8, 2025
Discover how to craft cinematic moments in TTRPGs—from set pieces to story-driven scenes that leave lasting impressions.

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Sanctorum 19 World of Darkness

This week, Zach and Ash dive into World of Darkness (WOD). White Wolf, Vampire the Masquerade, Hunter, werewolf;…

by Ash Alder February 10, 2024February 10, 2024

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Single Mod: Review

In this tabletop role playing game review, will see what makes indie tabletop role-playing games so interesting and…

by Ash Alder October 18, 2023October 18, 2023

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Sanctorum 8: Four Against Darkness

This week we dive deep into the procedural generation dungeon crawl RPG, Four Against Darkness.

by Ash Alder August 5, 2023August 5, 2023

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Sanctorum

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.

by Ash Alder July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

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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…

by Ash Alder July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

For The GMs & DMs

Mastering Critical Hit Mechanics in TTRPG Design: How to Balance Damage and Excitemen

Learn to calculate critical hits and balance gameplay in TTRPGs with our simple, math-based guide. We break down…

by Ash Alder October 27, 2024October 27, 2024

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Goblin: Optimizing for Mischief and Mayhem in DnD 5E

Discover how to optimize a goblin character in D&D 5E with this in-depth guide. From ideal class pairings…

by Ash Alder November 10, 2024November 10, 2024

For The GMs & DMs

TTRPG Player Types: Adapting Bartle’s Taxonomy

Discover how Bartle’s Taxonomy applies to TTRPGs! Learn about the four player types—Achievers, Explorers, Socializers, and Killers—and how…

by Ash Alder October 20, 2024October 24, 2024

For the Adventurers

Tortle: Optimizing Turtle Folk

Optimize your Tortle in D&D 5e.. Explore the best class synergies, focusing on Monks for versatile, powerful, and…

by Ash Alder July 1, 2024June 29, 2024

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Sanctorum 19 World of Darkness

Single Mod: Review

Sanctorum 8: Four Against Darkness

For GMs and DMs

How to Create Cinematic Moments in TTRPGs That Players Never Forget

All about NPCs: Wizards Respite Sanctorum Episode 44

Mastering Critical Hit Mechanics in TTRPG Design: How to Balance Damage and Excitemen

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Goblin: Optimizing for Mischief and Mayhem in DnD 5E

TTRPG Player Types: Adapting Bartle’s Taxonomy

Tortle: Optimizing Turtle Folk

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