D&D: Let’s Make A Dungeon Part 3 – A Room With A View
You’ve picked out your Dungeon, given it an evocative theme and come up with a list of monsters to populate…
Magic Realm – The 2nd Most Complicated Board Game Ever
With so many ‘fiddly’ tabletop games out there, there must be some that go beyond the call of fiddliness. Magic…
Year in Review: Organized Play in 2021
Greetings, players! As we close out 2021, I wanted to share with you some of my favorite things: numbers and…
D&D: ‘Monsters Of The Multiverse’ Preview – Duergar, Centaurs, and Starspawn Oh My!
New art reveals some of the monsters and PC races waiting in the upcoming Monsters of the Multiverse book. Mordenkainen…
Conventions & Calendars: One Is Too Expansive To Host Without The Other
As a regular attendee of multiple tabletop gaming conventions, I’m writing a plea: Convention organizers, mark your calendars with the…
D&D: Need A Villain? Try These Five Low-Level Monsters
Adventures are the most popular out there right now. Want a D&D low level monster to shake things up? We’ve…
D&D: Let’s Make A Dungeon Part 2 – What Lies Inside
Let’s make a Dungeon! The Lost Sanctum of the Vampire Knight has an epic name, now we need some monsters…
Tales of Lost Omens: A New Game of Drouge
“A new game?” Kesara asked, her old Vudrani hands already sweeping the drouge pieces off the embroidered cloth, milk-pale jade…
Let’s Play D&D With Spider-Man
Today we’re playing Dungeons and Dragons with great power and great responsibility. Let’s invite Spider-Man to the table. Spider-Man has…
The adjective brand: “How to Be More D&D – Face Your Dragons, Be More Adventurous, and Live Your Best Geeky Life” announced
Fifteen years ago, Google asked people not to Google. The search engine was worried that people using the brand name…
D&D: Let’s Make A Dungeon Part 1
As the year ends, the time is right to put some Dragons into a Dungeon. Grab your graph paper, let’s…
Our Five Favorite TTRPGs In 2021
The year is winding down, and that means it’s time to look at our favorite things from this past year.…
Parties of Interest: The Ever-After Club
The relocated caravel Fiddler’s Prospect has been converted into a series of laboratories and small guest rooms. From this new…
Chaosium Will Release 'Call of Cthulhu 7E: Starter Set'
Chaosium will release Call of Cthulhu 7E: Starter Set, an entry-level RPG product, into retail in April 2022. This Starter…
Rogue Review – The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine
Do you like games where you have to communicate but can’t talk? How about your card counting skills? Are they…
D&D: Five Ways Sidekicks Make Your Game Better
With Tasha’s Cauldron introducing new D&D sidekick rules, here are five reasons having an apprentice gives your game a lasting…
Playing Solo RPGs, GM Tips with Jon Cohen (Tale of the Manticore)
The Creator of the Tale of the Manticore actual podcast, Jon Cohen, returns to the podcast. We discuss his dark…
The Origin Of D&D Adventurers: Fafhrd and The Gray Mouser – Prime
In the years before Dungeons & Dragons, two erstwhile heroes laid the foundation for every PC ever. Including yours. Dungeons…
Let Me Sleep, It’s Christmas Time
I find myself listening to A Perfect Circle at some way too late part of the night (morning) staring at…
Wizards of the Coast Unveils 'Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty' Buy-a-Box Promo
Wizards of the Coast unveiled the Buy-a-Box promo for Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. The foil Buy-a-Box promo is Satoru Umezawa, a…
Race Through Space in Next 'Starfinder RPG' Standalone Adventure
Paizo, Inc. revealed Redshift Rally, a standalone adventure for Starfinder RPG, which will release in August 2022. Redshift Rally is…
Join the quest for suicide awareness and prevention at Rolling in the New Year!
Jasper’s Game Day is a non-profit organization that raises money for suicide prevention and awareness. They do this through RPGs…
D&D: Our Five Favorite 5E Books This Year
The year is winding down, and that means it’s time to look at our favorite things from this past year.…
The Workshop: There’s An Adventure in That – Panic Station
The Expanse Season 6 Promotional Image. By the time this article goes live, we’ll be several weeks into what will…
D&D: Running Boss Fights Is Hard – Here’s Five Ways To Fix That
Parties killing the villain in round one. Fights turn into a heavy slog. Running boss fights in D&D is hard.…
Games of the Year 2021: Liv on the re-inventive Unfathomable
This year - or half a year - has been a bit of a whirlwind for me. Having joined the…
Add 'Brigante Celts' to 'D&D' Town Encounters
WizKids will release WizKids Deep Cuts: Brigante Celts, a miniatures boxed set, into retail stores in April 2022. WizKids Deep…
Paizo Unveils 'Pathfinder Dark Archive'
Paizo, Inc. unveiled Pathfinder Dark Archive, a new rulebook for Pathfinder RPG 2E, which will release in August 2022. Pathfinder…
D&D Monster Spotlight: Androsphinx
If you can answer their riddle, complete their quest, or just not tick them off, Androsphinxes can go from monster…
Karma Puts ‘Star Wars: Eclipse’ In Development Hell
Due to their own actions, after 18 month of development, the studio behind Star Wars: Eclipse – Quantic Dream still…
D&D: Get The ‘Dragon Of Icespire Peak’ Free Today
Check out an abridged version of the D&D Essentials starter kit adventure, Dragon of Icespire Peak, absolutely free from WotC.…
Warlock’s Apprentice: Ahu-Nixta, Hivemind of the Concordant Chronosphere
In the time before Midgard, there was only the Void—and within that twilight dwelled the ahu-nixta. While mortals use the…
Light touch; big flavour: A review of Soulbound: Champions of Order
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Astral Holiday Special #4 – The Grinch & Max (Genesys)
© Turner Entertainment Co. Welcome to my fourth Holiday Special of December 2021. This is also my last column of…
Wizards of the Coast Reveals Full Product Line Deets for 'Kamigawa Neon Dynasty'
Wizards of the Coast revealed the full product line details for Kamigawa Neon Dynasty, the next Magic: The Gathering Standard…
LEGO Trench Run, D&D Cantrips, Kate Bishop, 40K New Eldar
Check out this 80,000 piece LEGO Star Wars Trench Run, D&D Underrated Cantrips, Hawkeye’s Kate Bishop, and 40K New Eldar…
Cubicle 7 Will Release 'Doctor Who: The Roleplaying Game 2E Starter Set'
Cubicle 7 will release a Doctor Who: The Roleplaying Game 2E Starter Set into retail stores in Q2 2022. …
D&D: Common Magic Items, Uncommonly Good Powers
What do you hand your players when a +1 sword just won’t cut it anymore? These D&D Common Magic Items…
The Big Gamble – Adding gambling to an RPG
I’ve been playing a lot of Texas Hold ‘Em Poker lately, and wanting to add some casino games into a…
Monstrous Menagerie Preview: Blue Dragon
If you love dragons, and don’t have the Monstrous Menagerie yet, here’s a preview of one iconic monster: the blue…
D&D Accessories: Loot for Rangers
If archery and animal companions are some of your favorite in-game things, these ranger-themed accessories are for you. Rangers are…
D&D: An Adventurer’s Guide To The Para-Elemental Planes
Tired of boring old Earth, Fire, Water, Air, and Heart? Try one of the para-elemental planes, and maybe at last…
Free to Download: Dragonlance’s Champions of Kyrnn 5e adventure
The War of the Lance is over, but Evil is a BAD loser...
A D&D Jingle Bells parody: Ginny Di sings a TPK Carol
YouTuber and cosplayer Ginny Di has released a Christmas musical with a tabletop RPG theme.
Free to Download: Kult scenario Et In Arcadia Ego
Kult is a horror RPG rich with the occult and gnostic references and very adult.
Spirit Ancient Tales is an RPG of possessed adventurers
The ancient spirits in the game have had enough of waiting and watching. They possess people to achieve their goals,…
GW, Warhammer, 40K & Fantasy Minis Trivia Challenge
It’s Friday! Kick-off your weekend with this retro challenge for the old-schoolers out there. What ancient Games Workshop, 40K, and…
Authors of Myth
Let these mythical creatures not be overshadowed! Our freelancers aren't monsters in any sense of the word, but according to…
Outside the Box – December 24th
Welcome back for the last issue of Outside the Box for 2021! We have news from Mierce Miniatures, Wargames Atlantic,…
D&D: Cursed Items– Magic Items To Make Life Intereting
Magic Items are a rewarding part of any adventure. Not these ones though. Here are five D&D cursed items with…
The Song Undying: Rank and File
With its rising popularity, the Song Undying attracts a wide spectrum of people to its ranks. Some become useful instruments…
D&D: Five Edible Magic Items
Sure magic swords sound cool. But can you eat them? I didn’t think so. Unlike these items, which are a…
Finder Archives – The Merry Season
Hi everyone, and welcome back to the Finder’s Archives. Now, if my math is correct, then this particular blog post…
The Beastheart – An MCDM Class for D&D5e – Breakdown Part 3
Ho ho ho! Here is the last article about an MCDM product of the year! Hope you are having a…
Free preview of Limitless Heroics: Characters with Disabilities, Mental Illness, and Neurodivergence for 5e
This blogger faces disability challenges and has tried but failed to commission art showing adventurers of all body types and…
Happy Holidays 2021 from Organized Play!
Greetings, friends, and happy holidays! Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, First Choices, Winterbloom, Festivus, or Christmas—whether your holidays are done…
D&D: Five Underrated Cantrips
Cantrips are a spellcaster’s best friend, always there when you need them. These five are some of our underrated faves.…
Kindle That Bonfire– ‘Dark Souls’ RPG Incoming
Time to find out if a soul will still burn. Steamforged Games lights the bonfires for a Dark Souls RPG.…
D&D: 5 Monsters That Prove 1/4 The CR Does Not Mean 1/4 The Fun
If you didn’t know, CR 1/4 monsters are the most popular monsters in all D&D. But here are five that…
Salvage Union: An Interview With Panayiotis Lines and Aled Lawlor (Leyline Press)
I started corresponding with Panayiotis Lines during his time with Modiphius Entertainment. Now that he’s running his own company along…
Iconic Encounter: Pointed Questions
As the white-bearded man casually strolled across the rainy courtyard, shadowy figures kept pace with him atop the buildings surrounding…
Kickstarter Round-Up: Dinosaurs, Lava Terrain, Mechs, and More
Come check out this week’s batch of Kickstarter and crowdfunding highlights! The Sh*tty Not Compendium – 5e You might be…
Arcadia Issue 11 Breakdown
All art belongs to MCDMWow! I can’t finish reviewing the Beastheart class and I am already thrown a new Arcadia…
Let’s Play D&D With Buddy the Elf & Santa
Through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest and past the sea of twirly-swirly gumdrops we go to play…
December New Releases: A Metropolis and Mythic Monsters!
From awesome beasts and a quartet of taverns to a mega city, you’ll find three new Pathfinder products to explore…
Blow your players minds with this expertly painted Tarrasque model from Mage Craft Miniatures
🐙Sponsored Post paid for by Geek Native. We may earn a commission on sales.Mage Craft Miniatures are a Flordia based…
D&D: Champions Of Krynn – A New Dragonlance Adventure Inspired By The Gold Box Days
30-odd years on, and the Dragonlance Nexus has a sequel to the classic video game in book form! Check out…
Elder Scrolls Call to Arms 2021 Roundup and Look Ahead
By Gavin Dady Hello friends! 2021. Well, that was certainly a year, wasn’t it? We’ve had some amazing highs and…
Dungeon Tables: Random Encounters in the Plains
The wind ripples through the tall grasses, the sun shines in the sky, and white, puffy clouds float by, creating…
WizKids Reveals Another Wave of 'D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Miniatures'
WizKids unleashed a new wave of two-count monster and character packs for the D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Miniatures miniatures line, which…
D&D: Wait HOW High Is Your AC When Fully Nude?!
Sometimes a high AC doesn’t require armor at all. In fact, you can get more out of your Armor Class…
Rogue Champions – Protection Allies
Marvel’s Champions has grown over the years since its initial release. Each aspect now has a large pool of upgrades…
Architecture Feud, Piasa Bird, Scam Colony with Tristan Zimmerman
Writer and game designer, Tristan Zimmerman, returns to the podcast today. Tristan and I discuss three historical topics and situations…
Dungeons & Dragons in 2021: Essential evolution makes the RPG bigger and better than ever, but work remains
Challenges with the ongoing pandemic aside, Dungeons & Dragons is more popular and profitable than ever before. Acknowledging the continual…
A Love for Everyday – 9
Many years ago, I gave my wife a homemade gift. Yes, those are cheesy and many times it is a…
WizKids Unleashes New 'D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Miniatures'
WizKids unleashed a new wave of single-count monster packs for D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Miniatures, which will release in April 2022.…
Bringing Auril the Frostmaiden to Life in Your Icewind Dale Campaign
For those looking for a frigid Dungeons & Dragons campaign set during the winter months, Icewind Dale: Rime of the…
Meet the Iconics: Ciravel
Ciravel’s first—and only—childhood memory is of tasting the stars. Peering through a window into the depths of space, innumerable galaxies…
The best selling DMsGuild products of 2021
Over the last few days, I’ve been fortunate enough to share several top 20 lists of RPG products that were…
Assault on the Aerie
This week sees the release of Assault on the Aerie, the adventure I wrote for the Modern AGE Missions series.…
D&D: Five Ways To Make Merry During The Holidays
‘Tis the season! If you’re lucky enough to fit in a D&D holiday game this season, here are five ways…
D&D: ‘Advanced 5th Edition’s Starter Adventure Is On Roll20
Have you been wanting to give Level Up’s Advanced 5th Edition ruleset a try? Their starter adventure is on Roll20…
Wizards of the Coast Announces 'Magic: The Gathering' Brand Collaboration with Post Malone
Wizards of the Coast announced a Magic: The Gathering brand collaboration with singer Post Malone to promote the Friday Night…
D&D: First Look ‘Legend of Vox Machina’, Critical Role’s Animated Series
Critical Role‘s animated special is well underway to release earlier than expected. Now we have a first look at The…
The Workshop: (Super)Heroes on Demand – Tempo
Sentinel Comics: The Roleplaying Game Cover One thing that I really enjoy in my superhero RPGs is when they include…
10 essential DM tips for Dungeons & Dragons beginners
Taking on the mantle of dungeon master can be highly intimidating for D&D beginners and first-time roleplayers. Creating a world,…
Modiphius Opens Wholesale Webstore
Modiphius Entertainment opened up a new wholesale webstore to provide direct-to-retail service for U.S., Canadian, and Mexican retailers. The new…
Achieve Galactic High Scores with 'Star Trek: Super-Skill Pinball'
WizKids announced Star Trek: Super-Skill Pinball, a roll and write board game, for release on February 5, 2022. Star Trek:…
Battle For Beyond Recap: Catch Up on the Finale Here!
Previously on Battle for Beyond, having just defeated The Architect, Nikhil is taunted by a satchel containing his sister’s removed horns.…
Introducing the Quest for the Frozen Flame Player’s Guide
The herd is on the move. The hunt is on! In the brutal tundra of the Realm of the Mammoth…
The Legend of Vox Machina Premiere Date Moved Up to End of January
So the last time we did a major update on Amazon Prime Video & Critical Role's highly-anticipated The Legend of…
Memories of Holdenshire on Roll20
The official Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition starter adventure, Memories of Holdenshire, is now available on Roll20.Welcome to HoldenshireWhen the…
D&D: Monster Spotlight– The Remorhaz
In case giant centipedes weren’t terrible enough, the D&D Remorhaz emerges from the ice with heat blasts to swallow your…
D&D: The Five Worst Healing Spells
While spells that can stitch together wounds, regenerate a body, and even bring the dead back to life abound, these…
Bounties in 2022 and Beyond
Hello, everyone! As 2021 draws to a close and we prepare to launch our 2022 programs, we're shaking up our…
D&D: This Silver Dragon Mini Is Majestic
WizKids has a new draconic Icon of the Realms miniature ready to take flight. This time it’s a radiant Silver…
Rise of the Mimic Moon: Many Mimicking Monstrosities
In which, we expound on the rain of deadly asteroids unleashed by the Mimic Moon and on a few of…
WizKids Drops More 'Pathfinder' and 'Starfinder' Deep Cuts
WizKids dropped new miniature packs for their Pathfinder and Starfinder Deep Cuts line, which are headed to retail in April…
The Beastheart – An MCDM Class for D&D5e – Breakdown Part 2
This month, MCDM presented a new product: The Beastheart. It’s a huge PDF with nearly 50 pages worth of amazing…
Astral Holiday Special #3 – The Grinch & Max (Toon)
© Turner Entertainment Co. Welcome to my third Holiday Special of December 2021. Whatever holiday/s you are celebrating this month,…