This looks like a lot of fun for DMs/players of a certain age!

Failing forward is a good technique that GMs can use to keep the story going... but have you ever tried failing sideways? hipstersanddragons.com/failing-forwar…

Just updated my D&D Horror Adventures post in time for Halloween 2024... with new entries by @PennyBlake1827 and, erm, me. 🎃🧁🐈‍⬛ hipstersanddragons.com/best-5e-horror…

We are witnessing a very sad moment in American history. The President of the United States is aligning himself with the dictator of Russia, Vladimir Putin, to undermine the independence of Ukraine and its democracy. Here are my thoughts:

Enjoyed a great #DnD session yesterday. Also implemented a new core rule that made running the game much easier... maximum of 2 snack bowls on the table at any one time. 🍪🍪

D&D 2024 Ignored One of Fifth Edition’s Original Goals, Losing Something We All Still Want in D&D. New post for today!

Raymond Ayala gave me a sneak preview of his new RPG with me recently, and looks amazingly versatile, esp. from a character creation side. Not long left to back it and help him over the line! kickstarter.com/projects/rayay…

A city of intrigue, developed by Ed Greenwood. One for the #dnd wishlist! (working link here: drivethrurpg.com/en/product/526…)

Before asking "how to fix slow combat in #DnD", try answering these 3 questions instead... hipstersanddragons.com/fixing-slow-co…

Do you struggle to improvise interesting NPCs? You might enjoy this 1-page tool... you can download it and edit for your own needs and preferences (Art from Dragon Heist, WOTC). hipstersanddragons.com/improvising-np…

My latest—& last—crafting video. Fewer & fewer viewers tune into my crafting vids, so I am pivoting. But this is a good one: EPIC TOWER BUILD! youtu.be/LeMiORxCd34?si… via YouTube

What's that lurking around Dock Ward? Surely not a fey-touched teleporting displacer beast? NIGHTSTALKER and other adventures within.... hipstersanddragons.com/best-5e-horror…

Brilliant stuff.... which, as a happy byproduct, will also deepen your understanding of what an RPG is and isn't. (Or it did mine at least!).

"Rulings, not Rules" is all very well.... but how do you make balanced, fair and fun rulings? Here's how I do it at least... hipstersanddragons.com/how-to-make-ru…

Had a lot of fun discussing fantasy locations with Calvin and Ramon from Win With Dice. Plus they invited me to share my RPG tip of the week... which was about "rulings, not rules".... youtube.com/watch?v=kFf-L2…

Really enjoyed my recent chat with Luke Luke Hart .... topic was "The Secret to Great D&D Adventures" (both designing and running!). With a side portion of ALIEN RPG 👽... check it out here: youtube.com/watch?v=vBcWuq…

Looking forward to joining Epic Realms LIVE today / tonight! 5pm CT (USA) / 11pm GMT (UK) / Midnight at CET (Spain).