Posts in Dungeons and Dragons
Pop Culture Creation: Rocksteady and Bebop from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Rocksteady and Bebop, the infamous duo of mutant henchmen, have stepped out of the shadows of New York City's underground to make their mark in the realm of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition through these home brewed stat blocks. These iconic villains, known for their loyalty to the Shredder and their reckless, bruiser-style combat, bring chaos and mayhem wherever they go. With Rocksteady's incredible strength and Bebop's mildly cunning intellect, they pose a formidable threat to any adventuring party that dares to cross their path. Now to bring them out of New York City and from the nostalgia of my formative years and into YOUR game…

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Rebuilding Hope: Supporting Maui's Recovery from Devastating Brush Fires

Dear TTRPG Community,

We come together as a diverse and passionate community, sharing a love for storytelling, imagination, and the power of coming together around a tabletop. Today, we're shifting our focus from the realms of fantasy and science fiction to a real-world challenge that demands our attention: the recent devastating brush fires that have ravaged the beautiful town of Lahaina and surrounding areas on the island of Maui.

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Diversity and Representation in TTRPGs: The Importance of Inclusive Storytelling

In recent times, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of inclusive storytelling, where games embrace diverse characters, cultures, and identities. The same is true for content in the TTRPG podcast universe. Thankfully, things are changing. I should mention up top that this is coming from a cis, hetero, white dude perspective. What follows below is purely from my observations and not from a traditionally marginalized view. I’m grateful for the expanded representation and perspectives. As a result, I’m actively learning and the experience is FAR more enjoyable.

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