Discover how to craft cinematic moments in TTRPGs—from set pieces to story-driven scenes that leave lasting impressions.
For The GMs & DMs
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.
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 the math for easy use.
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 understanding player dynamics can enhance your tabletop role-playing sessions. Find the best TTRPG systems for each play style and improve your game today!
Top 5 Tabletop RPG Accessories to Enhance Your Experience
Ready to level up your TTRPG game-table day? Take a look at how you can use these 5 tabletop role-playing game accessories to enhance the immersive experience.
DM Tips Delegate!
How do we avoid being overwhelmed by the responsibilities of preparing and running a game? In a word: delegate!
A Challenge Fit for Adventurers
Free Map and Puzzle! This week, I expand upon the popular DM advice “Don’t strip away powerful player abilities.” I also provide a free example puzzle and map!
The Rules That Were Meant to Be Broken
What are some of the most frequently banished rules in Dungeons & Dragons? I’ve searched high and low and have compiled a list of official rules Dungeon Masters eject from their game.
How to Level-Up Your Monsters: Part 2
Last week, I posted a blog describing why you should level up your monsters. This week, I continue that thought and discuss how you go about doing it. Scaling your monsters isn’t particularly difficult, but there are a few common mistakes that I want to help you avoid. Also, the DMG* breaks down how you … Continue reading How to Level-Up Your Monsters: Part 2
How to Level-UP Your Monsters
My approach on leveling up monsters in order to create a more balanced and exciting game. Part 1 of 2.