Alright, I know, TTRPGs and board games are not sports, but the same principles on the field apply at the table. Ever since I was a kid, you get told to be a good sport, both in victory and defeat. This should be something we all strive for when playing games with other people (and …
Welcome back to my mini-series on “non-playable” character creation! In the previous post, we discussed the basics of looking to make a “non-playable” character playable for your next TTRPG. Regardless of what you choose to play, there are some key aspects of the character that will enhance your gameplay, as long as you are willing to …
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If you follow me on social media, you have inevitably seen me talk about living and thriving with ADHD. I’ll share my story about how I got to my diagnosis another time, maybe. If I remember and feel like it. But this is about how ADHD affects me at the table. And I guess more …
Welcome to the Port of Entry Travelers! The first time I heard about any Dungeons and Dragons campaign in detail, a friend described how their game broke up and they were no longer on speaking terms with some of the players. In the campaign, two player characters began dating. The two characters were happy in …
Variant Rory offers up some advice on how to spice up a TTRPG adventure with a little romance in time for Valentine’s Day.
Variant Berry discusses the importance of ensuring all players comfort at the table during TTRPG gaming sessions.
Variant Kait talks about preparing your players with RPG Consent Sheets during a Session 0 or an active Campaign.
Variant Kait outlines the Variant Ventures Code of Ethics and Community Guidelines.
Variant Berry writes about Session 0 and implores its liberal use at the start of a new Adventuring Table or Campaign.
Variant Berry discusses the TTRPG Safety Toolkit, designed to ensure that player and GM alike enjoy their adventures.
