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Music Review: The Eye of the Icosahedron by Dungeon Weed

On May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 By Travis MillerIn music, ReviewLeave a comment

After 1000 years of life, the sorcerer has grown bored by his existence. One night he has a dream and learns of a magic device called the Eye of the Icosahedron. The wizard summons a demon to find out what the Eye is and how he might access its power. The wizard weaves spells and …

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Writing and Storytelling are Not the Same Thing.

On May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 By Travis MillerIn fiction, storytelling1 Comment

Storytelling > Writing

The Run as Written Debate

On May 5, 2022May 6, 2022 By Travis MillerIn blog dialogue, design theory, musings6 Comments

Can you run an adventure as written? I think you can. Does it matter if you don't?

Dragon’s Bend Game Report 22

On May 2, 2022 By Travis MillerIn game report1 Comment

Quintus and Ozric continue their exploration of the third level of the hypogeum.

How I Use Reputation To Modify Reaction Rolls.

On April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 By Travis MillerIn game mastering advice, house rules5 Comments

I use a 2D6 reaction roll for many social interaction encounters. One of the modifiers I employ is a for the reputation of the player characters.

Book Review: Make to Know

On April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 By Travis MillerIn recommended, ReviewLeave a comment

Make to Know is a book about art and creativity. Ostensibly, it is for "creative people," but I think it has something for all of us to consider.

The Implied Setting of Original Dungeons & Dragons is Post Collapse.

On April 14, 2022April 15, 2022 By Travis MillerIn musings4 Comments

The implied setting of Original Dungeons & Dragons was post collapse not post apocalypse.

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