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

On April 14, 2022April 15, 2022 By Travis MillerIn musings6 Comments

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

Dragon’s Bend Game Report 21

On April 11, 2022 By Travis MillerIn game report, my campaign

The party meets some vulture headed monsters and a man in a silk robe while trying to break down the door to a vault.

Make EVERYTHING More Interesting?

On April 7, 2022April 11, 2022 By Travis MillerIn game mastering advice4 Comments

Beware the pitfalls of putting too much interesting stuff in your adventure scenarios.

Review: The Elusive Shift: How Role-Playing Games Forged Their Identity

On March 31, 2022October 14, 2024 By Travis MillerIn design theory, recommended, Review4 Comments

The book begins with "What is the thing that we call a role-playing game?" Jon Peterson doesn't answer that question but he did document the first conversations of people attempting to.

Dragon’s Bend Game Report 20

On March 29, 2022 By Travis MillerIn game report, my campaign

Quntus, Atticus, Ozrick and Cullen visit Farhat the dogman, Arpad the glurm and kill some nasty wights.

Why Do Old School Role-Playing Games Emphasize Teamwork?

On March 24, 2022March 26, 2022 By Travis MillerIn design theory, musings5 Comments

Old school games emphasize teamwork more than contemporary designs. The reason why is hidden behind another characteristic of old school games.

Hey Kids! Let’s Put On A Wrestling Tournament! : Dragon’s Bend Game Report 20

On March 21, 2022March 21, 2022 By Travis MillerIn game report, my campaign1 Comment

Atticus, Quintus, and Ozrick visit Oktar's Town and put on a show.