Tim Kask had a reputation for being the grand poohbah of curmudgeonly grognards making me the Slightly Abrasive Junior Sorcerer's Apprentice in comparison. Tim Kask was truly authentic in a culture where "authenticity" is most often a performance.
Tag: DnD
If You Like TTRPG Blogs, Check Out This Map
Elmcat's map of the tabletop RPG blogosphere is an incredible contribution. I am reminded to engage more with other blogs.
A Grumpy and Pedantic Musing About Careless Semantics In Role-Playing Game Discourse
I get grumpy about lackadaisical lexicography during discussions of the ludic arts.
Gamehole Con 2025 Report
Gamehole Con was a great time and I look forward to coming back again next year.
Grumpy Wizard Site News October 2025
News about changes to the blog and my other activities on the internets.
Why and How I Connect Adventure Locations To Everything Else In a Sandbox Campaign
The freedom players have in a sandbox campaign creates some challenges for a game master. Players ignore adventure locations you’ve spent hours building. Players can make choices that you don’t expect and don’t have anything prepared to handle. Players who aren't used to sandbox play can be passive. I learned that one way to address …
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Origins 2025 Convention Report
I went to Origins 2025 and had a great time.
Grumpy Wizard 
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