By Jason Campbell It’s been said before but as a GM for a ttrpg you don’t have to know all...
Knowing the Rules – Is It Important?Knowing the Rules – Is It Important?
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Part Two – 10 Ways to Draw Your Friends Into TTRPGs Beyond D&D 5ePart Two – 10 Ways to Draw Your Friends Into TTRPGs Beyond D&D 5e
By Scott Mohnkern Today we feature the first of a two part article from guest writer Scott Mohnkern. Scott has...
10 Ways to Draw Your Friends Into TTRPGs Beyond D&D 5e10 Ways to Draw Your Friends Into TTRPGs Beyond D&D 5e
By Scott Mohnkern Today we feature the first of a two part article from guest writer Scott Mohnkern. Scott has...
Tales From the Tavern Interview With Andrew KolbTales From the Tavern Interview With Andrew Kolb
NOTE: the opinions expressed in interviews are those of the guests, not necessarily those of shadomain.com. Today’s Tales From the...
Using an Unreliable NarratorUsing an Unreliable Narrator
by Jason Campbell The unreliable narrator is a common trope in fiction, so can it be used well in a...
It Was the Best of Tolkien,It Was the Worst of Tolkien (for TTRPGs)It Was the Best of Tolkien,It Was the Worst of Tolkien (for TTRPGs)
By Jason Campbell OK, as a fan, there’s nothing wrong with Tolkien as far as novels and world building. Today...
You Hate AI Game Masters, Right? Are You Sure?You Hate AI Game Masters, Right? Are You Sure?
By Jason Campbell Over the last few years we’ve heard a lot about Artificial Intelligence game masters – TTRPGs run...
The Darkest House – What it Tells Us About the Core of TTRPGsThe Darkest House – What it Tells Us About the Core of TTRPGs
By Jason Campbell It uses it’s own system with conversion rules. It uses the levels of each system to convert,...
Cypher System RPG: Weapons and DamageCypher System RPG: Weapons and Damage
By Jason Campbell In the Cypher System RPG from Monte Cook Games characters make an attack roll in combat to...
Review: Tales of the Valiant Game Master’s GuideReview: Tales of the Valiant Game Master’s Guide
By Jason Campbell NOTE: no money or concessions were provided in exchange for this review. Tales of the Valiant is...