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Guest Post on RPG Systems from Rob Kuntz

On October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 By Travis MillerIn blog dialogue, design theory, guest post, musings1 Comment

Rob Kuntz shares some thoughts about RPG systems.

I’m Looking For My People, Not More People.

On September 22, 2022November 27, 2025 By Travis MillerIn blog dialogue, musings10 Comments

Is more the same thing as better? I don't think so.

The Way Gary Intended…

On August 18, 2022October 11, 2024 By Travis MillerIn blog dialogue1 Comment

Gary had intentions. So?

More Thoughts About “Run As Written”

On May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 By Travis MillerIn blog dialogue, design theory

While it is possible to write an adventure that will be run as written, it doesn't often happen. Why is that?

The Run as Written Debate

On May 5, 2022November 30, 2023 By Travis MillerIn blog dialogue, design theory, musings7 Comments

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

What are Hit Points?

On September 30, 2021May 15, 2023 By Travis MillerIn blog dialogue, design theory, house rules1 Comment

I enjoy tinkering with games. I like borrowing and ideas from other referees to modify and insert into my games. For me, modding games is at least as much of the hobby as playing. Hit points, damage and healing is one of those areas where I have borrowed from other bloggers and modified the rules. …

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On September 23, 2021September 24, 2021 By Travis MillerIn blog dialogue, inspiration, musings1 Comment

I published a little essay a few weeks ago entitled the D.I.O. Manifesto. Brian at Deathtrap Games asked me about it the other day. I hadn't thought about the post much since I hit "publish." It had been sitting in my drafts folder for a while before I decided to put it up on the …

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Travis Miller

I write about tabletop role-playing games, sword-and-sorcery fiction, storytelling, and heavy metal. 

The friendships I’ve forged while playing adventure games, listening to heavy music, and sharing stories saved my life and made it worth living.  

I live in a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. America’s most underrated city.

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Cover of a a roleplaying game product titled "Hogwater: Village of Secrets" by Travis Miller

If you aren't logged into DTRPG or have your account settings to see adult content, Hogwater won't show up for you when you click on the link. The "adult" content is limited to the cover and bit of suggestive text in one encounter.

Hogwater: Village of Secrets is a starting location for a sandbox campaign. It includes everything you need to begin a campaign while still having the space to add your favorite old school modules or build your own. There are factions, non-player characters, unique monsters, locations, and a series of pre-written hooks for you to introduce players to the village of Hogwater and its troubles.

Immortals Inc, one of Cleveland's best Friendly Local Game Stores, keeps signed copies of Hogwater in stock. They ship to locations inside of the United States or you can pick it up yourself if you happen to be in the area. Great shop and great people. I also run special events and appear on their YouTube channel from time to time.

Buy Hogwater on Lulu in Print. Send me the receipt and I'll send you a PDF for free.

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