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Daily TTRPG Blog Posts – Saturday, 15 February 2025

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The Importance of “Points of Light” in OSR Settings

The Azorynian Post – Sat, 15 February, 02:04 AM

Often, when browsing forums or reddit, you will see people asking questions about medieval population density, wilderness, and other things, in an attempt to make their game feel a bit more realistic. I don’t have a problem with this sentiment at all, because, although misguided, I know that it is d... read more.

Friday Roundup 2/14/2025

Dungeon Fantastic – Sat, 15 February, 01:21 AM

Fun stuff for a Friday. Warning: may not include actual fun. - Ian McCullom / Forgotten Weapons takes apart a functioning replica of Deckard's pistol from Blade Runner. - I love fishmen, so I like this paint job on a Reaper fishman. - Some detailed analysis of the Monster Manual here. Not the old... read more.

IFAQ: The Thrane Game

Keith Baker’s Blog – Sat, 15 February, 12:14 AM

When time permits, I like to pose interesting questions posed by my Patreon supporters. Questions like… Whats a storybeat you’d like to play with Thrane? You ran your Siberspace campaign based in Aundair, Skeleton Crew was set in Karrnath, Quickstone … Continue reading →... read more.

Greyhawk Campaign update – MM2025!

Merric's Musings – Fri, 14 February, 11:25 PM

My level 16 Greyhawk campaign, now in its third year (and 64th session) saw the characters back in their home town of Brusington after an extended foray against stone giants serving Incabulos, the plague deity. It had been tough and punishing. They wanted some time off, and so I gave them a few mo... read more.

See Page XX – February 2025

Pelgrane Press Ltd – Fri, 14 February, 10:21 PM

See Page XX Archive Patreon See Page XX: The Pelgrane Press webzine February 2025 Edition New In Store! Hamlet’s Hit Points Hamlet’s Hit Points presents a toolkit that helps make storytelling in any RPG easier and more fun by classifying story... read more.

Podcast 335 | D&D 2024 Monster Manual Deep Dive With Guest Mike Shea

EN World: D&D & Tabletop RPG News & Reviews – Fri, 14 February, 08:02 PM

We're joined this week by special guest Mike Shea, aka Sly Flourish, who delves deep into the new D&D Monster Manual--he has thoughts and feelings!... read more.

Random GM Tip: Tipping Your Hand

The Alexandrian – Fri, 14 February, 07:56 PM

Mouser: Okay. Let’s get out of here. I open the door. GM: When the Gray Mouser opens the door, where’s everyone standing? Pippin: Ahhhhhhh!!!!!! Merlin: As far away as possible! Conan: Rogue go boom! On the Alexandrian Discord, CorpCord asked, “How do you avoid revealing that a decision is importan... read more.

13th Age 2E Pages: Little Demons

Rob Heinsoo – Fri, 14 February, 07:26 PM

For the next few weeks, I’m going to share two-page spreads from 13th Age 2E. The images are showing up first as Kickstarter updates. Here in my blog, I’ll post notes on game design and mechanics. If it sounds fun and you didn’t get in on the Kickstarter, you can find the game on Backerkit. This ... read more.

Campaign Updates: All Three

GROGNARDIA – Fri, 14 February, 06:48 PM

Some brief updates on the three campaigns I'm currently refereeing:Barrett's RaidersAdvancing northward, the characters saw evidence of both the remnants of the last Warsaw Pact push westward and the entrenchment of NATO forces along the Baltic coast. Just east of Goleniów, they made contact with a ... read more.

d66 - Why Are They Friendly? Reaction Roll Elaborations

d4 Caltrops – Fri, 14 February, 04:19 PM

It has happened to all of us who enjoy the Procedures of these earlier presentations: You throw those two dice for that Oracular Reaction Roll and are greeted with Box Cars. While the triangular distribution is designed to make this rather rare, a plucky Player Character with a higher Charisma Scor... read more.

Discussions of Darkness Episode 35: Would You Like To See Werewolf, Changeling, Or Something Else?

Azukail Games – Fri, 14 February, 04:09 PM

In the latest episode of Discussions of Darkness, Neal asks what part of the World of Darkness viewers would like to see him cover; Werewolf: The Apocalypse, Changeling: The Lost or something else. The post Discussions of Darkness Episode 35: Would You Like To See Werewolf, Changeling, Or Something ... read more.

A Dungeon In Two Parts

Dyson's Dodecahedron – Fri, 14 February, 03:17 PM

Illustration by Mikołaj Ratajczak The shadow crypts are marked on many a scholar’s maps – a complex of long halls of decaying stonework that date back to unknown times. The crypts are decorated with strange glyphs, but the style of work makes it obvious that these sigils were cut into the stone lon... read more.

Ken and Robin Talk About Stuff: I Don’t Know the Asparagus

Pelgrane Press Ltd – Fri, 14 February, 02:35 PM

In the latest episode of their buzzing, aerial podcast, Ken and Robin talk the optional scene paradox, rescuing the flail from fun ruiners, nicknames of historical figures, and the New Jersey drone flap.... read more.

Hometown Hazards. Trouble for folk from a salvager heritage

Kobold Press – Fri, 14 February, 02:00 PM

Adventures are usually about the events taking the heroes away from home. But this series explores possibilities when taking a character back home. What troubles lurk in a PC’s hometown? What manner of curse, bogeyman, disease, or nuisance was part of their upbringing? How does it now become part o... read more.

Ex-RPGNet Review: City State of the Invincible Overlord

The Alexandrian – Fri, 14 February, 01:34 PM

A classic walks among us once more: It is time to visit the legendary City State of the Invincible Overlord, a hoary relic left from the younger days of roleplaying. Review Originally Published February 12th, 2001 Once upon a time, there was a company known as the Judges Guild. In their day they re... read more.

Heaven’s Open Door: An Interview with Dave Kizzia

EN World: D&D & Tabletop RPG News & Reviews – Fri, 14 February, 01:30 PM

PCs engage in sci-fi mega-corp commerce in Heaven’s Open Door: an interview with Dave Kizzia about the RPG.... read more.

Greyhawk: Ket

From the Sorcerer's Skull – Fri, 14 February, 12:00 PM

Ket sits astride a major route of commerce between the Oeridian East and the Baklunish West. Its people are a mixture of those cultures, though the ruling class is generally drawn from the descendants of Baklunish horse lords. Ketite leaders have sometimes been bellicose in their rhetoric, but one n... read more.

Magic Initiate

Arcane Eye – Fri, 14 February, 02:24 AM

Magic Initiate is an excellent way to stretch the versatility of any build. Whether you need healing, utility, or damage spells, Magic Initiate can help.... read more.

GURPS VTT module updated

Dungeon Fantastic – Fri, 14 February, 02:14 AM

The GURPS module for Foundry was updated. It seems to have solved the drag-and-drop damage problem . . . I can't be totally sure because we're mid-combat. But that was a big issue in our last session. Some other bugfixes are in there, as well . . . but I don't know how many will actually affect us... read more.

Rolling the Dice: Luckhaven, the City of Chance

Nerdarchy – Fri, 14 February, 12:39 AM

In a far-flung corner of your D&D world lies Luckhaven, a dazzling city built on the unpredictable tides of fortune. Here, dice and cards rule every interaction, from bartering goods to determining who buys the next round of ale. It’s a gambler’s paradise where life...... read more.

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