Posts in Games and Hobbies
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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Uncovering Gaming Treasure: Roadwarden - A Classic Text-based Adventure With a Modern Flair

“…Enter, Roadwarden, a relatively new title from Moral Anxiety Studios, that’s something of an interactive fiction game. It’s not quite a visual novel, but not quite a full, unbridled RPG either. In it, you take control of the titular Roadwarden whose duties involve keeping the roads safe, brokering trade, and delivering messages, all while managing your dwindling supplies, staving off hungry beasts, and watching the sun set earlier and earlier with every passing day…”

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Unraveling the Psyche: Mastering Character Creation in Call of Cthulhu

Welcome, brave investigators, to a realm of cosmic horror and eldritch mysteries, where the veil between sanity and madness grows thin. Call of Cthulhu, based on the works of H.P. Lovecraft, is a tabletop role-playing game that delves into the terrifying unknown, testing the mettle of those who dare to confront ancient entities. In this blog, we will embark on an in-depth journey into the art of character creation, exploring the intricacies and nuances that shape a compelling investigator in the twisted world of Call of Cthulhu.

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