Do you like supporting people that do great things within the gaming community? If so, you really need to check out this DTRPG bundle that is supporting the good works of ConTessa. They seek to spread diversity through tabletop gaming by running a ton of gaming events at conventions around the country because #RepresentationMatters. (borrowed…
Mysterious Monday – 5 Investigation Ideas for Your Next Roleplaying Game [23 Apr 18]
A return to the Mysterious Monday is in order! Below are five plot hooks that were crafted to have a system neutral approach and will work with any almost any genre with a little tweaking here and there. Even though I’m an avid Call of Cthulhu fan, I have tried to keep these plot hooks…
Investigator Images: A Curated List of Yearbooks For Call of Cthulhu
If you’re anything like me, you’re always seeking the perfect picture to represent your investigator in Call of Cthulhu or any of the other mythos-based RPGs. We have begun curating a list of school yearbooks from the past that you may find useful. Some of the yearbooks offer great advertisements that may also be useful for Keepers….
Book of Feasts – Bringing Your Medieval Feasts to Life
Book of Feasts Authors: David Larkins & James Knevitt Publisher: Nocturnal Media Page Count: 46 + Cards Available Formats: PDF and print PDF Only – $12.99 Print/PDF Bundle – $24.99 As a long time fan of King Arthur Pendragon RPG, I love anything that enhances the game and the experience of the players. I have first…
Once Upon A Time in Camelot to be Refunded
Overnight I received an interesting email from one of the projects I backed on Kickstarter. Well, not really backed, but rather I preordered a book through. It seems the Once Upon A Time in Camelot add-on which has seen some modest delays is now facing their license (for the IP) running out and the Nocturnal Media…
Bundle of Holding – Feng Shui 2
If you’re looking for a fun action-packed RPG to that is sure to please most players, check out the newest Bundle of Holding — Feng Shui 2. I have had the chance to play this once and it was fantastic fun! I hold out hope that we will get this to the table again in…
First Impressions – Reign of Terror
I have spent the last week or so reading the new Reign of Terror from Chaosium. This is not a review by any stretch of the imagination, but rather a “first impressions” look at the book. NO SPOILERS, I promise. Let me start off by saying this book has been a real pleasure to read….
GM’s Toolbox – Tarot Cards Can Give NPCs Depth
Using tarot cards as the source of inspiration and giving characters depth was the recent topic of conversation with some fellow gamers. Although I wrote this a little over two years ago, it is still relevant. In fact, I use the tarot cards regularly to help flesh out NPCs, give a little extra depth to…
Like the Nor’ easters, I’m Back!
The past month or so have been super busy for me. I have been running lots of games, game prep and I even picked up a new client who needed some editing done for his new Patreon. I assure you, I am still here in good spirits and ready to get back to writing, venting…
My Journey to Fantasy Grounds
Sometimes my mouth costs me money but in a good way this time, I swear. It all started back in January while I was out to dinner with an out-of-town friend, one of gamers (Scott) in fact. We were chatting about playing D&D and how he was getting back into it after an almost 30-year…
The Princess Bride RPG Live on Kickstarter
Previously I posted that Toy Vault was going to be publishing The Princess Bride Roleplaying game. Well, it’s live on Kickstarter now, but wait! As a huge fan of the movie, the Kickstarter is leaving me a little flat and uninspired. First, it’s using the FUDGE system that was created by the designer of this…
Project: Create a Comprehensive List of Mythos Inspired Movies and TV Shows
A wild and crazy idea came to me on Friday! I would like to create the most comprehensive list possible of movies, shows, and shorts that are inspired by the H.P. Lovecraft’s work, the mythos or just inspirational for Call of Cthulhu games. My hope is the list will be useful to all Call of Cthulhu keepers…
