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Jobs and Work

On October 21, 2021January 7, 2023 By Travis MillerIn game business4 Comments

The RPG business is a tough one. Some of it's biggest employers need to think about how they treat their people. Some of the designers need to decide if they want to stick around for their fair share of the abuse.

Dragon’s Bend Game Report No. 8

On October 18, 2021October 19, 2021 By Travis MillerIn game report

Cullen the ranger took a walk out onto the steppe to commune with nature. Ozrik the wizard and Dufin the fighting man caught up with Atticus priest of Hazud god of stories and song. Ozric and Dufin decide they will try the tomb of the Meridian Lord when the door opened at noon. Atticus didn't …

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Frazetta Museum Travel Log

On October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 By Travis MillerIn travel2 Comments

I took a road trip to the Frazetta Art Museum. It was an experience that stimulated thoughts about talent, skill, and, squeezing as much as you can out of life.

Dragon’s Bend Session 7

On October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 By Travis MillerIn game report

Atticus and Cullen visit Vitallis and return to the ancient barrows.

Death And Dismemberment Table

On October 8, 2021 By Travis MillerIn house rules4 Comments

My house rules for Death and Dismemberment, and Healing.

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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Game Report: Dragon’s Bend Session No. 6

On September 28, 2021September 27, 2021 By Travis MillerIn game report

I didn't take very good notes this week. Some of my recollections are a little muddy. The sequence of event may be incorrect. The party rested outside of the mound where they had nearly died. Since most sentient creatures of the steppe feared and avoided the mounds and their unquiet spirits, the party decided it …

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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


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.

Buy Hogwater in PDF on Lulu

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