Results for: dice
Unleashing the Arcane: Adventures with an All-Sorcerer Party
Imagine a group of adventurers, each radiating raw magical power, their very bloodlines humming with arcane energy. That’s what you get when you bring together an all-sorcerer party. These characters are united not by a common cause or creed, but by an intrinsic connection to...
Pulling Runes from the Tower: Using Jenga in Your D&D Sessions
In the grand tapestry of Dungeons & Dragons, it’s the little surprises that often make a session truly memorable. Enter Jenga, the tension-filled party game we all know and love. But instead of stacking blocks for fun, we’re going to reimagine the tower as a...
Giants and Dinosaurs: A Savage Settlement for Your RPG Worlds
Deep within the untamed wilds, where volcanic peaks belch smoke and ancient jungles stretch for miles, there exists a mythic settlement of giants who have forged an unbreakable bond with dinosaurs. Known as Titanclaw, this savage domain is a place of primordial power, where colossal...
Create Your Own Random Holiday Adventure with roll charts!
Tis the season for adventure! Whether you’re celebrating Winterfest, the Festival of Lights, or the Summer Solstice, there’s no better time to gather your party around the table and dive into a holiday-themed D&D session. But what if you’re short on time or inspiration? Fear...
Play This NEW D&D 5E Subclass Just in Time for Your Holiday Games!
The holidays are in full swing! Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah or Yule or something else, this is a time when people can come together, gather around the hearth and use funny shaped dice and toys (minis) while pretending to sleigh monsters (buckle up,...
Sage Stones: A Board Game Gem and a Magical RPG Inspiration
Recently, I had the chance to attend PAX Unplugged, one of my favorite gaming conventions. While the event itself is always a highlight, this year brought something truly special: a chance to meet Ted from TNT Laserworks and check out his new board game, Sage...
The Ultimate Guide to Running Holiday-Themed RPG Games: One-Shots and Campaign Ideas with Whimsy and Wonder
Holidays bring more than festive cheer—they’re the perfect excuse to sprinkle some extra magic into your RPG sessions. Whether you’re playing D&D, Pathfinder, or another system, holiday-themed games offer a unique opportunity to blend seasonal whimsy with high-stakes adventure. Let’s explore how to craft unforgettable...
Zoo Mafia: The Grifter—Master of the Long Con
If Zoo Mafia were a play, the Grifter would be the star performer. Equal parts actor, con artist, and puppeteer, the Grifter is the crew’s face and finesse, weaving lies and spinning stories to get what the team needs. Whether you’re playing a smooth-talking orangutan,...
Beware the Feast Golem: A D&D Thanksgiving Encounter Worth Gobbling Up
Thanksgiving in the USA is a time of togetherness, gratitude, and… battling a sentient, shambling construct made of food? Welcome to the chaotic world of the Feast Golem, a deliciously devious monster that combines the spirit of the holiday with the chaos of Dungeons &...
Unlocking the Secrets of the Threshold Nexus: A Guide for Players and Dungeon Masters
The Threshold Nexus is more than just a magic item for 5th edition D&D.—it’s a storytelling tool, a utility belt, and a gateway to infinite adventure. Shaped like a miniature, intricately detailed door, this legendary amulet offers six distinct powers, each tied to the position...
Bunny Malone: The Subtle Seduction of Zoo Mafia’s Femme Fatale
In Zoo Mafia, a game powered by the Powered by the Apocalypse engine with custom rules, every mob boss has their own unique method of maintaining power. For Bunny Malone, it’s all about patience, subtlety, and the art of manipulation. Known for weaponizing her charm...
Running a Frog Theme RPG Campaign
Creating a themed Dungeons & Dragons campaign can be a blast, especially when you build a consistent world with connected foes. Over the years, I’ve designed campaigns around fiends, undead, elementals, dragons, and more. It adds a cohesive feel to the adventure and helps players...
Charisma: The Art of Influence
In Dungeons & Dragons, Charisma represents more than just good looks or the ability to talk your way out of trouble—it’s about your force of personality, leadership, and how well you inspire, manipulate, or charm those around you. Whether you’re playing a bard dazzling crowds...
Carlos Hambino: The Calculating Businessman of the Zoo Mafia
In Zoo Mafia, powered by the Powered by the Apocalypse engine (with hacked custom rules), not all mob bosses embrace the same chaos and destruction. Carlos Hambino, the warthog mob boss, represents the practical middle ground between the brutal carnage of Machine Gun Otto and...
Intelligence: The Mind Behind the Magic
In Dungeons & Dragons, Intelligence governs how well your character understands the world around them, handles problem-solving, and recalls knowledge. Whether you’re playing a wizard who needs Intelligence to cast powerful spells or a rogue who relies on it for planning intricate schemes, this stat...
