There’s a reason we only get a few great James Bond movies every decade. Spy adventures … Run a Great Spy Adventure – Never Forget to DieRead more
Design
3 Lessons from Solo Adventures – The Dragon’s Demise
The most popular entry on this blog has been my solo adventure, Beyond the Vale of … 3 Lessons from Solo Adventures – The Dragon’s DemiseRead more
Medieval Horror – Lands of the Dark Wicche
One of my favorite old-school videogame RPGs was 1992’s Darklands. Set in medieval Germany, the game … Medieval Horror – Lands of the Dark WiccheRead more
Most Popular Adventures – 2020
It’s been a busy 2020 on the 1shotadventures blog! This year, 9 new free adventures were … Most Popular Adventures – 2020Read more
5 Ways to Make Urban Adventures Great – The Moon of Thorns
Fantasy roleplaying games are home to many magnificent, fictional cities. From the sprawling metropolises of Waterdeep, … 5 Ways to Make Urban Adventures Great – The Moon of ThornsRead more
Borrowing from the Past – Who Tracks the Steps of Glory?
FASA’s original Star Trek RPG is underrated, largely because it borrowed so much from other systems. … Borrowing from the Past – Who Tracks the Steps of Glory?Read more
How to Use Machine Learning to Create Great Character Sheet Portraits
Author’s Note: I wrote this article four years ago… and wow, has time changed! When it … How to Use Machine Learning to Create Great Character Sheet PortraitsRead more
6 Tips For Writing a Great Pulp Adventure – The Lost Jewels of Éire
Pulp RPGs are cursed! I’m not an RPG historian, but I’m fairly positive that is a … 6 Tips For Writing a Great Pulp Adventure – The Lost Jewels of ÉireRead more
Writing for Popular IP (at a Wizarding School) – The Warlock’s Tunnel
Harry Potter has a special place in my creative consciousness not only because of my love … Writing for Popular IP (at a Wizarding School) – The Warlock’s TunnelRead more
One shot RPG game design
This blog is a collection of RPG adventures and the design thinking behind them. If you’re … One shot RPG game designRead more