Random encounters have been part of RPGs ever since the beginning. Every dungeon had its carefully … Can Random Encounters Make an Adventure? Railgun RoadRead more
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Moody Folkloric Fantasy – The Beast of Black Keep
I learned a big lesson writing this month’s free adventure! Mood changes everything. Coming off of … Moody Folkloric Fantasy – The Beast of Black KeepRead more
Great Starter Adventures – The Scourge of Triton
This month, I revisit mythological Greece with The Scourge of Triton, an adventure designed for newer … Great Starter Adventures – The Scourge of TritonRead more
Never Let a Good Concept Die – Dinosaurs at the Alamo
I’ve worked in the videogame industry since 1996, and some of the first games I shipped … Never Let a Good Concept Die – Dinosaurs at the AlamoRead more
Unleashing 1980s Spielberg Horror – Spectral Tides
“The next time you see sky, it’ll be over another town. The next time you take … Unleashing 1980s Spielberg Horror – Spectral TidesRead more
Savage Fantasy Sandbox – Roar of the Terrorghorger
In previous posts, I’ve said how much I enjoy savage fantasy — fantasy adventures set on … Savage Fantasy Sandbox – Roar of the TerrorghorgerRead more
1Shot Reviews – Fantasy Edition
Part of the job of running a site full of self-authored RPG adventures is making sure … 1Shot Reviews – Fantasy EditionRead more
Writing a Great Haunted House Adventure – Thrusher Manor
I envy the evil overlords who are about to start construction on their newest dungeon. There … Writing a Great Haunted House Adventure – Thrusher ManorRead 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