Book Reviews

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…

by Ash Alder

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…

by Ash Alder

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…

by Ash Alder

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…

by Ash Alder

What is LitRPG? A Complete Guide to Literary Role-Playing Games

Understanding the Basics of LitRPG Welcome to the wild world of LitRPG—short for Literary Role-Playing Game! This genre is like a mashup of a gripping fantasy novel and the thrill of a role-playing game. Imagine diving into a book where characters actually level up, gain skills, and face off against monsters within a game-like worlds.…

by Ash Alder

Race vs Species

In this episode, Ash and Zachariah tackle the heated topic of language changes in Dungeons & Dragons

by Ash Alder

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…

by Ash Alder

Players Find a Way!

Discussing unexpected moments in TTRPGs, the importance of improvisation, and memorable role-playing experiences in Wizards Respite: Sanctorum

by Ash Alder

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.

by Ash Alder

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…

by Ash Alder and Zachariah Van Sluyters

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!

by Ash Alder

Sanctorum: Deep Dive into Lone Wolf

Lone Wolf and Gamebooks Let’s deep dive into gamebooks. Specifically, the legendary Lone Wolf. Solo TTRPGs have been gaining popularity year after year, but who were the first? Gamebooks like Choose Your Own Adventure, Fighting Fantasy, and, of course, Lone Wolf were the first to really design a role-playing game specifically for a single player.…

by Ash Alder and Zachariah Van Sluyters

Drive Thru RPG Reviewed

DTRPG reviewed Today Zach dives into his experience with Drive Thru RPG and Ash discusses some of the controversies that have arisen in recent months and years. Other Shows The Last Tea Shop. A solo TTRPG playthrough. Written by Ash Alder and narrated by Zachariah Van Sluyters

by Ash Alder and Zachariah Van Sluyters

Single Mod Discussion

Dive into Single Mod Ash and Zach dive into Zach’s new game, Single Mod! We discuss the creative process behind creating a indie TTRPG from scratch. Other Shows The Last Tea Shop. A solo TTRPG playthrough. Written by Ash Alder and narrated by Zachariah Van Sluyters

by Ash Alder

Single Mod: Review

In this tabletop role playing game review, will see what makes indie tabletop role-playing games so interesting and innovative. Single Mod breaks the mold. In a world where dice rolls and imagination reign supreme, there exists a TTRPG system that’s more versatile than a Swiss Army knife. It’s Single Mod, the ultimate playground for the…

by Ash Alder

Sanctorum Episode 2: TMNT the RPG

We dive into the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TTRPG. This classic came out of the Palladium system. We take a close look at the mechanics, gameplay, and nostalgia! The Last Tea Shop. A solo TTRPG playthrough. Written by Ash Alder and narrated by Zachariah Van Sluyters

by Ash Alder

Clock’s Watch: Review

Urban fantasy, mystery, and experimental writing, this week I do a deep dive into the indie novel Clock’s Watch.

by Ash Alder