Hello Variants! I am sure you were expecting Berry for our Meet Your Makers, but today we have the honor of following up with a creator we have interviewed before! As such, we decided to take turns this round, so it is my honor to reintroduce Hatchling Games, with their new Kickstarter, “Overisles“! In case …
We’ve all had a time or two (or hundreds of moments for seasoned players) where we have a moment of boredom during a game that leads us to let our minds, hands, and eyes wander from the game. Whether you are waiting for your turn in the initiative order, witnessing roleplay between other players, seeing …
Welcome Variants, to a new series for the site, Enhance Ability Histories! Here we are going to be discussing historical battles, and how the outcomes of these conflicts might have been changed by the introduction of TTRPG style magic! I made an outline of the parameters for the series you can peruse by clicking here. …
I want to start off by sharing that there is no wrong way to homebrew a world or campaign. Some worlds and lands may be desolate and hostile, primarily inhabited by creatures and monsters that reflect their environment, others have flourished with the use of magic and/or technology and the population has prospered with the …
Creative Corner: Diversity and Inclusivity in Homebrewed Games Read More »
There is something magical about meeting a fellow TTRPG fan out in the wild! Getting to share stories from your adventures, finding common interests, and representing your favorite monsters, classes, and characters are refreshing from our normal everyday tasks like grocery shopping, school, and more. Share your passion for tabletop role-playing games with these 15 …
Share Your Passion With These 15 TTRPG Themed Items Read More »
The biggest joy I have received since beginning with Variant Ventures has been connecting with the community. Many big name things are accessible in the TTRPG hobby, but I find the most exciting and interesting additions to my fantasy worlds are from smaller creators. I was really able to explore some of these offerings throughout …
At the heart of Variant Ventures is the desire to “break down the gates that bar entry to the TTRPG hobby.” From this goal, Port of Entry was born, designed to make Dungeons and Dragons more accessible to new comers. Below you will find the 2021 collection of Port of Entry articles. It is my …
Hello Variants, and Happy Holidays! We hope you’ve had a joyous season of fun and love! As we enter into the new year, we wanted to share some news about our growth over the last year. There have been many, many ups and downs and our journey and this year has not been easy. The …
Happy Small Business Saturday shoppers! Today millions of people will help support the small businesses both in their communities and online. One of the best things about purchasing items and services from small businesses is the ability to impact an individual, family, or small group of workers or friends in their efforts to better their …
Looking for the perfect gift for your Dungeon/Game Master? Want to surprise your party with a special something? Secretly shopping for items to gift yourself? We’ve got you covered! Check out these gift ideas for new and seasoned TTRPG players: ENHANCE Tabletop RPG Player’s Essentials DnD Bag “ESSENTIAL PLAYER’S BAG: Crossbody style messenger bag with …
