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Explorers Design – Tue, 01 April, 05:00 AM
Entering the judge mines...You might notice this month's issue of the Explorateur is missing something in the Quest Givers category, and that's because the submissions for the 2025 ENNIE Awards are officially closed. After almost 6 months of packages landing at my doorstep, me and the other judges a... read more.
GROGNARDIA – Tue, 01 April, 04:00 AM
As much as I loved "Even Orcish is Logical" by Clyde Heaton, the article in issue #75 of Dragon (July 1983) that really had a lasting impact on me was Katharine Kerr's "All Games Need Names." Partly, that's a function of the fact that Kerr's article was much lengthier than Heaton's. Take up seven pa... read more.
Dungeon Fantastic – Tue, 01 April, 12:57 AM
For DF Felltower, when a magic item gives or has a disadvantage, the PC that wield it/owns it suffers from the disadvantage but their point total is not decreased. For example, Percy is 318 points and carries Agar's Wand, which is a Weirdness Magnet. Percy suffers the effects of the disadvantage, b... read more.
Tales of the Lunar Lands – Tue, 01 April, 12:51 AM
Following up from last post, it's high time we began to lay out the pantheon we're working with for The Saga of the Ortegids. For the primary religion of the setting, I've arbitrarily decided on a set of nine gods, all of whom are traditionally regarded as siblings. These gods are worshipped more or... read more.
Nerdarchy – Tue, 01 April, 12:05 AM
In the unforgiving world of Under the Dome, terrain itself can be a lethal adversary. Whether it’s the jagged, ever-shifting dunes of the Sea of Blades or the caustic quagmire of the Bog of Eternal Acid, the environment shapes not only how battles are fought...... read more.
Roleplaying Tips – Mon, 31 March, 11:32 PM
Under the Big Top: More Circus Ideas Last year, I wrote some tips on circuses: A Clown Cart Rolls Up and Disgorges Endless Foes. Roleplaying Tips GM Jeremy Brown sent me some great follow-on tips. But before I get into those, why do I like circuses? As a GM tool, we get these outcomes: There […] The... read more.
Roll to Doubt – Mon, 31 March, 10:15 PM
The 8th edition of Tunnels & Trolls (T&T) was announced. While skeptical at first, seeing Chris Bisette and Scott Malthouse as lead writers gave me some interest. The announcement led to an intensification of the recurrent if always short discussion of T&T on the public OSR community I’m most active... read more.
Missives From Mooncastle – Mon, 31 March, 09:24 PM
Over on BluSky and Mastodon Dice Camp, I’ve been posting daily fantasy roleplaying game tips for GMs and players. At the end of each month, I’ll be posting a full collection of that month’s tips for your reading pleasure. And please feel free to follow me at either of the above locations to get new ... read more.
Dungeon Master Assistance – Mon, 31 March, 08:41 PM
Comparing the Tales of the Valiant Monster Vault to the Dungeons and Dragons (2014 and 2025) Monster Manuals. This is an overview of the Tales of the Valiant Monster Vault. Refer to my post 5.5 Monster Manual Review for a more in-depth review of the new D&D Monster Manual. Tales of the Valiant is a... read more.
Sea of Stars RPG Design Journal – Mon, 31 March, 08:05 PM
As you may, or may not, know, April is named after the Roman month Aprilis. However, we are unsure where the Roman name came from. One theory is that it refers to the opening (aperire) of buds and flowers as Spring arrives or possibly in some unclear way to the goddess Venus, for whom April is a s... read more.
GROGNARDIA – Mon, 31 March, 07:00 PM
I promised in my previous post on this topic to talk more explicitly about the various changes I've made to the published Tékumel setting in my ongoing-but-soon-to-end House of Worms Empire of the Petal Throne campaign. I want to do this both for the benefit of Tékumel fans, who might appreciate kno... read more.
Schwalb Entertainment – Mon, 31 March, 06:50 PM
Children of the HiveNew Victims of the Demon Lord for Shadow of the Demon Lord! Children of the Hive: A New Threat in Shadow of the Demon Lord Giant, sapient insects living in vast, underground kingdoms? Ludicrous! Or so say most people who have yet to come face to face with one of the Yerath. ... read more.
Fail Forward – Mon, 31 March, 06:24 PM
From Sir Ian McKellen's Excellent Acting AdviseQuite a few people are aware I have somewhat... complicated feelings on theater. Even more so the perception that games that involve "roleplaying" tend to be a refuge or share some vestigial similarities to the 'theater kid crowd'. While I think both ar... read more.
The Kind GM – Mon, 31 March, 04:48 PM
This week Humble Bundle comes back with two new bundles, one featuring the BattleTech RPG and the other one ambient music for your RPG sessions... read more.
D&D Beyond – Mon, 31 March, 04:13 PM
Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass offers subclasses, species, backgrounds, feats, and spells drawn from the island's mystical lore. Learn more about these character options that are perfect for players who want their heroes to feel truly rooted in the Obojima setting!... read more.
GROGNARDIA – Mon, 31 March, 04:00 PM
Among the more frequently unearthed relics of the Vaults are finely wrought containers of metal and ceramic, known as Maker’s enigmas or, in some circles, cipher caskets. Each is a marvel of ancient craftsmanship, its intricate locking mechanisms guarding the secrets within from all but those who po... read more.
EN World: D&D & Tabletop RPG News & Reviews – Mon, 31 March, 03:44 PM
Seek devilish revenge on mortals, use your Magick and Luck to create a whole heap of Mischief!... read more.
Azukail Games – Mon, 31 March, 03:08 PM
Dead Man’s Promise is a piece of fiction from 100 Whispers & Rumors For Moüd, City of Bones!, one of the supplements for Cities of Sundara. The streets of Elmbarrow were long and winding, the pavers worn by centuries of baking sun, desert winds and the passage of thousands upon thousands of feet. Ma... read more.
Richard Green | Game Designer – Mon, 31 March, 03:00 PM
Here’s the write up from our latest Tomb of Annihilation session, in which the adventurers continued exploring the ruined city of Mezro and finally met Artus Cimber. I used the excellent Ruins of Mezro adventure site by Will Doyle for this session. Begin here with Session 0 – Caves of the Cockatrice... read more.
Inkwell Ideas – Mon, 31 March, 02:51 PM
Each month we create a set of 100+ map icons through our Patreon based on a theme our supporters select. This month’s winning theme was “Pirates Expanded”. We’ve posted two other previews/samples a few days ago. In this preview, we’ve got two fun sample maps. First, for our battlemat icons we’ve got... read more.
Arcane Eye – Mon, 31 March, 02:47 PM
Whether you’re a meticulous DM, a loot-hungry adventurer, or just someone who likes having their tools sharpened and at the ready, these free utilities are here to make your D&D life easier.... read more.
Campaign Mastery – Mon, 31 March, 01:15 PM
Today’s post focuses on Rafts and small boats like Kayaks and Canoes. The defining trait of such vessels is that while they can have sails, their primary motive power derives from the use of oars or paddles. It’s taken quite a bit longer than I intended, due to a fundamental truism of publishing, at... read more.
Elfmaids & Octopi – Mon, 31 March, 01:01 PM
I've considered doing some underground maps for Chagrinspire with a rail lines layer and a deep cavern layer but no hurry. Having a big shop before possible tariffs. Might stock up on a few years of pet supplies too. For my new greek/theros 5th ed game I'm looking at a few books. I'll be making stu... read more.
Kobold Press – Mon, 31 March, 01:00 PM
It’s Midgard Monday! Each week, we visit a corner of the wide world of Midgard. Look for standalone content you can drop into your campaign—whether it’s in Midgard or your own homebrew. Find new inspiration each Midgard Monday! The Canton dwarves of the Ironcrags have many enemies: vampires, darakh... read more.
EN World: D&D & Tabletop RPG News & Reviews – Mon, 31 March, 12:30 PM
This set offers a couple of ruined church buildings, designed for 18-28mm miniatures.... read more.
Gnome Stew – Mon, 31 March, 12:00 PM
Ang Here at The Stew, we have a turnover rate that would make any corporate grindhouse proud. To that end, we have to keep the ground chuck flowing, which of course brings us to our newest gnome. Why don’t you tell us about yourself Chuck? It’s Stewart actually. Anyway, as they say, I wa... read more.
Playful Void – Mon, 31 March, 09:18 AM
Bathtub Reviews are an excuse for me to read modules a little more closely. I’m doing them to critique a wide range of modules from the perspective of my own table and to learn for my own module design. They’re stream of consciousness and unedited critiques. I’m writing them on my phone in the bath.... read more.
Seed of Worlds – Mon, 31 March, 07:53 AM
Fine links from the depths of the interweb. For more, see the previous list found here or on the restored weekly blogroll on r/OSR or check the RPG Blog Carnival. Originally inspired by weaver.skepti.ch End of Week links. Paper Cult Club launches a forum for TTRPG, board game, wargame, etc. develop... read more.
Sly Flourish – Mon, 31 March, 06:00 AM
I love Shadowdark. I ran a year-long campaign in Shadowdark and learned a lot about the system. The following is a list of house rules I've used that have made the Shadowdark experience more fun for my players and I. Don't Lose a Spell Until You've Succeeded At Least Once Instead of losing access to... read more.
Faxfire's Eyrie – Mon, 31 March, 04:43 AM
In issue 9, Circles of Power, by Mark Kernow, provides three druid subclasses. The first is the Circle of the Birds and Beasts. This class is similar in theme to the circle of the shepherd, but focuses on controlling animals in it's powers. They are very utility focused, but not necessarily combat e... read more.
GROGNARDIA – Mon, 31 March, 04:00 AM
I'm going to take a break from these weekly polls. While I have found them useful in getting a better sense of Grognardia's readership demographics, I've found the poll service I've been using somewhat limited in its capabilities. Many of the questions I'd like to ask would require a much more sophi... read more.
Roleplaying Tips – Mon, 31 March, 03:59 AM
Roleplaying Tips Newsletter #0110 A Guest Article By Jared Hunt To those on the outside, being the boss may seem like the best job around. Seen from the top, however, the sacrifices, responsibilities, and woes involved make being in charge a little less glamorous than it might appear. Here are just ... read more.
Sea of Stars RPG Design Journal – Mon, 31 March, 02:19 AM
Life is challenging as a troll, some would say it is a tough life, but most trolls do not want to be defined by their size and appearance, even though they have to accept that it does shape how they interact with the world. Older buildings and spaces are not congenial to trolls, so they have to mak... read more.
Spiceomancy – Mon, 31 March, 01:26 AM
Irina WeberTitles are the loot of social climbing.More titles improve your chances of being taken seriously by the upper class. Alternatively, consider pairing these with an XP reward, like a +0.1x multiplier. I've been playing a lot of Balatro. All titles merit nobility. Even the lowest titled beas... read more.
The Indie Game Reading Club – Mon, 31 March, 12:03 AM
I do love scary stories. Never been a big fan of H.P. Lovecraft, though. Even before I really understood the racism in old Howard’s stories, existential cosmic horror was just okay for me. And the gamer fandom around Mythos stuff gives me the ick. Cthulhu plushies at cons, Mi-Go references with the ... read more.