Pop Culture Character Creation: Star-Lord from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 1-3

Welcome weary traveler! Our next installation of Pop Culture Character Creations (PCCC) is inspired by the Marvel Comics and recent blockbuster hit, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Specifically, in this PCCC we'll be focusing on the chaotically charismatic Peter Quill (aka Star-Lord), and how his traits and abilities can be adapted into a cunning player character. Whether you're a comic book fan or not, the rich world of their respective universes offer a wealth of inspiration for creating memorable heroes, monsters, and encounters in your tabletop RPGs…

Inn Keeper's Book Club: Legends and Lattes - A Cozy DnD Fantasy

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…

Exploring TTRPG Game Systems: Finding the Perfect Fit for Your Tabletop Adventures

Tabletop 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.

What can TTRPGs teach us about society and empathy?

Tabletop 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.

Dungeons and Dragons, Games and Hobbies, TTRPGInn KeeperMay 15, 2023Diversity, Inclusion, Empathy, TTRPGs, Dungeons and DragonsComment