Finding your place in the world is a daunting feat — setting aside the things you do and making space for the things you are is a challenge the Skalds have been writing poems about for a thousand years. No more is this exemplified than in Travis Baldree’s book, Legends and Lattes, a “book of high fantasy and low stakes” in which Viv, a powerful Orc warrior, sets aside her life of adventure to open a cafe in a city where no one’s ever heard of coffee…
Read MoreTabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) have captured the imaginations of players for decades, offering endless possibilities for collaborative storytelling and adventure. Central to the mechanics of these games are the unique game systems that govern the rules and mechanics of gameplay. In this blog post, we will delve into three popular TTRPG game systems, namely the d20 system, the d100 system, and the d6 system. The examples used are considered to be three of the most popular TTRPG games that use these systems, Dungeons and Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, and ALIEN, respectively. We will explore the strengths and weaknesses of each system, and offer suggestions on which game systems may suit different types of preferred gameplay.
Read MoreTabletop Roleplaying Games (TTRPGs) have been a popular pastime for decades. From Dungeons and Dragons to Pathfinder and beyond, these games offer players a chance to step into the shoes of fantastical characters, embark on epic quests, and explore richly imagined worlds. But TTRPGs also offer something else: a unique opportunity to learn about diversity, inclusion, and cooperation in a fun, healthy, and engaging way.
Read MoreTabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) rely heavily on engaging storylines and campaigns to keep players invested and entertained. A good campaign hook is the initial idea that sets the tone and direction for a game, providing the players with a clear goal or objective to work towards. To help boost your creativity, here are a few ideas to start with, some are tried and true, some may be a new to you or your group. Feel free to copy these and plug them into your own games, or use them as inspiration to build your own fantastical story! Here are ten campaign story prompts to help inspire your next TTRPG adventure…
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