My grandparents were born and raised in Appalachia. If you don't know about Appalachian culture, shame is a primary motivation tool. The most important figure in any Appalachian family, Mamaw, wields shame like a Bravosi sword master. Lightly, deftly, she sticks in the right spot at precisely the right moment. If you scrape something you …
Tag: dungeonsanddragons
YouTube Recommendation: A Scholarly Argument Against The RPGs as Storytelling Framework
A quick recommendation to check out a great YouTube video about why RPGs are not Storytelling
Is an Ordinary Average RPG Session Really So Bad?
Is your starting to feel just OK. Not bad but not good either. That might be a problem but the problem might be your attitude.
How Much Backstory Do I Need For An Adventure?
If you've ready many published adventures, you'll know that designers feel the need to put a lot of backstory into the adventure that has no purpose other than to entertain a reader who doesn't plan on actually running the adventure. I decide on how much backstory I need by deciding how much information the players require to achieve the party's objectives.
The Grumpy Wizard’s Remembrances of the Curmudgeon in the Cellar
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.
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.
Gamehole Con 2025 Report
Gamehole Con was a great time and I look forward to coming back again next year.
Grumpy Wizard 
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