Author: Thomas M
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“We all meet in a tavern” is fast, but it rarely builds a party that actually feels like a team. Here’s how to design characters with built-in reasons to cooperate before the first session begins.
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From Indianapolis to Essen, here’s a practical rundown of the tabletop conventions worth building your 2026 travel calendar around, and who each one is really for.
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A practical guide for game masters on customizing rules safely: how to playtest changes, avoid common balance pitfalls, and know when to homebrew versus borrow an existing subsystem.
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Practical, low-stress strategies for GMs and groups bringing a first-time player to the table, from choosing pre-made characters to pacing a welcoming first session.
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What the Old-School Renaissance movement is really about, and why Shadowdark, more than any other OSR game, managed to break into the mainstream.
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Digital character sheets promise speed and fewer math errors, but paper still wins on reliability and feel. Here’s an honest look at when each one actually helps your table.
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A session zero is the conversation that happens before the game starts, and it prevents most of the conflicts that quietly derail campaigns later. Here’s what to cover and why it’s worth the extra hour.
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A look at three of the fastest-growing non-D&D tabletop RPGs of 2026 — Daggerheart, Shadowdark, and the Cosmere RPG — and which kind of table each one is built for.
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Hasbro now describes Wizards of the Coast as a “digital-first play and IP company.” The numbers explain why — but for players who love tabletop as a physical, offline hobby, that shift carries real risk.
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Discover the best virtual tabletop platforms in 2027. Compare features, pricing, and capabilities to find the perfect VTT for your RPG sessions.