Tomorrow (June 4, 2024) we launch a new Kickstarter for The Light Fantastic, a collection of casual, fun short adventures...
The Light Fantastic – A New Kickstarter Project from ShadomainThe Light Fantastic – A New Kickstarter Project from Shadomain
Tag: One Shot
Unexpected Adventure Inspiration – Finding NemoUnexpected Adventure Inspiration – Finding Nemo
By Jason Campbell Creating an adventure based on another source – one in a different genre – shouldn’t be a...
TTRPG Wayback Machine: D&D 1981TTRPG Wayback Machine: D&D 1981
By Jason Campbell I started playing TTRPGs with the Moldvay edition of Dungeons & Dragons Basic (often called “the red...
GM Issues: When Only a Few Players Participate in a Social EncounterGM Issues: When Only a Few Players Participate in a Social Encounter
On our social media accounts (we’re @shadomain everywhere) we recently asked the following question: TTRPG Game Scenario: The table is...
How to Play the Cypher System – Character TypesHow to Play the Cypher System – Character Types
By Jason Campbell In Monte Cook Games’ Cypher System player characters aren’t defined by a class, but by a sentence....
Minimum Prep for a TTRPG SessionMinimum Prep for a TTRPG Session
By Jason Campbell Every GM has their own methods for preparing for a TTRPG session. We all settle into a...
Tales From the Tavern Interview With KalumTales From the Tavern Interview With Kalum
NOTE: the opinions expressed in interviews are those of the guests, not necessarily those of shadomain.com. Today we talk with...
Hard and Soft Game PrepHard and Soft Game Prep
By Jason Campbell How to prepare for a ttrpg session is always a topic of much discussion among game masters....
Tales From the Tavern – LIVE!Tales From the Tavern – LIVE!
At PaxEast 2024 (March 21 – 24), Shadomain writer and editor GamerMomLuna hosted a live version of her TTRPG show...
Campaign Diaries: Mass Combat in 5eCampaign Diaries: Mass Combat in 5e
By Jason Campbell In the long term 5e campaign I’m GMing set in Monte Cook Games’ Ptolus setting I had...