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Building the Three Pillars Using the “Five W” QuestionsBuilding the Three Pillars Using the “Five W” Questions
By Jason Campbell The Dungeons & Dragons Players Handbook describes three core pillars of the game; combat, exploration and social...
Campaign Diaries – Newbies Take the Adventure “Off the Track”Campaign Diaries – Newbies Take the Adventure “Off the Track”
By Jason Campbell That’s a dangerous title, right? “Off the Track”, does that mean the adventure I’d prepped railroaded the...
Tales From the Tavern Interview with Scott Harris-KingTales From the Tavern Interview with Scott Harris-King
NOTE: the opinions expressed in interviews are those of the guests, not necessarily those of shadomain.com Today we talk with...
Common TTRPG Terms With No Agreement On What They MeanCommon TTRPG Terms With No Agreement On What They Mean
By Shadomain Staff Pacing Based on the general definiton of the term:the act or result of setting the rate of...
So, You Want To Run A Charity EventSo, You Want To Run A Charity Event
By GamerMomLuna Running a charity TTRPG event can be a really rewarding experience for GMs, players, and stream audiences alike....
Alignment – Good, Bad or Ugly?Alignment – Good, Bad or Ugly?
By Jason Campbell When I first started playing AD&D in the 1980s alignment was core to the game. The major...
Campaign Diaries – Maintaining Player AgencyCampaign Diaries – Maintaining Player Agency
By Jason Campbell As I’d mentioned in previous Campaign Diaries, I’ve been running a short campaign this summer with Andrew...
Writing a TTRPG PitchWriting a TTRPG Pitch
By Jason Campbell You’ve got a really cool idea for a TTRPG one-shot or campaign, now all you need are...
Using Description in TTRPGsUsing Description in TTRPGs
By Jason Campbell You draw open the wooden door to find a room awash in shadows, its floor cast in...