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Retro-Classic Game Asteroids Available
I developed a browser version of Asteroids, sharing my high score hopes while exploring TTRPG tools post-site conversion.
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Site Migration Complete
I migrated the site to NextJS for easier management. Having used AI for this I reflect a bit on the future of TTRPG content.
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The Zero-Sum Fallacy of TTRPG Playstyles
Reject the win-lose mindset and celebrate diverse TTRPG playstyles; curiosity over gatekeeping turns debate into discovery and keeps the hobby welcoming.
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The Human Side of D&D History
Reflecting on Tim Cain and Gary Gygax, this calls for empathetic, nuanced remembrance of D&D's creators over meme-fueled narratives.
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Exception Based Design in D&D - When Rules Enable Rule Lawyers
5e 2024’s exception-heavy design can fuel rules debates; here’s how DMs and players can balance rulings, fun, and table expectations.
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War and Warfare in TTRPGs - How to Bring Epic Conflicts to Life
Practical guidance for crafting player-driven wartime stories: pitfalls to avoid, scenario types to run, tools to add tension, and moral nuance.
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The DnD 2024 Launch and the Future of Hasbro
A data-driven read of Hasbro’s Q3 shows stable cash and strong margins but D&D 2024 underperformed as BG3 fades, pushing a risky digital pivot.
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Movement in Theater of the Mind for DnD 5e
Streamline combat by declaring intentions, using simple ranges, and resolving maneuvers with opposed checks to keep TotM battles fast, tactical, and fun.
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Greyhawk - The Original D&D Setting Returns
D&D 2024 brings Greyhawk back as the default setting, exploring its roots, politics, grittier tone, and what it means for DMs and players.
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Embracing AI in TTRPGs - Enhancing, Not Replacing, Creativity
AI can streamline search, lore, prep, and tracking in tabletop play, freeing DMs and players to focus on storytelling while keeping human creativity central.