Table top role playing games are for anyone who wants to play. Table top role playing games are not for everyone. Some people like RPG's, some people like watching football. That's OK. Make your thing for the people who like RPG's not the people who like football. Your specific game, whether as a designer or …
Category: musings
I Admit I Am Intrigued
I came across this article on D&D Beyond this morning and it has me thinking. The entertainment business is about making money. The success of the Critical Role fundraiser demonstrates that there is a significant market for this sort of project. It may suggest that Hasbro may well be able to get a big entertainment …
It’s Not Just Matt Mercer
Anyone who pays attention to Dungeons & Dragons is aware of the show Critical Role. There is an online conversation about the "Matt Mercer Effect." In short, new players are getting into the hobby and expect the game they play to be like what they see on the show and are disappointed when it isn't. I wouldn't think that …
Some Thoughts About Dave Arneson
Just a few days ago was the 10th anniversary of Dave Arneson's passing. Dave was one of the most important people in late 20th century popular culture. I think that may be an understatement because it is too soon to know just how much impact the role-playing game will have on pop culture. I think …
If I Ever Run a Game In Faerun…
..some sort of kaiju is going to smash Waterdeep and eat Elminster right from the get go. Fair warning.
It Depends
The correct answer to general questions about games is, "It depends." What's the best game? It depends. Board? Card? RPG? Who's playing? Have they played RPG's before? What kind? How old are they? What's your favorite game? It depends. What genre? Which group of players? One shot or campaign? How do you write an adventure? …
Just A Game
I hear/read, "It's just a game," from time to time. It is usually meant as a dismissive statement. This "elf game" hobby isn't all that important, not really. Except it is, to me. When I was 19, I was in an emotionally deep dark hole. I was depressed. Horribly depressed. You see, I had joined …
Grumpy Wizard 
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