Recent Blog Posts
History In TTRPGs
If you have been hanging around the Variant Ventures page for a while, you will know I am the history guy. I like history, I write about it frequently, and I talk about ways to implement historical factors and events in your game. Today, however, I want to make a statement – most TTRPGs are
World Building: Player Backstory
How much backstory is too much backstory for a TTRPG character? To be frank, I am not sure if there is a clear line to draw, but let me spell out my opinions on getting player backstory as a DM, and how I create it as a player. Usually, I do not write out my
Meet Your Makers Part 2: CobblePath Games
Greetings again Variants, and welcome to another Meet Your Makers! We have another interview with the wonderful CobblePath Games of Locus fame to share with you. Check out the previous Meet Your Maker interview by clicking here! This time, the game setting is much less scary and significantly funnier with Stacks of Goblins. I asked our friends at
TARDIS Day – November 23
On November 23, 1963 a science fiction show about a madman in a box premiered its first episode, “An Unearthly Child,” in the United Kingdom.
Heroes’ Feast Cookbook Cook-Through: Halfling Oatmeal Sweet Nibbles
Hello, Variants! Every holiday season my sweet tooth decides to come out in full force like the arctic blasts of the north, and this month
Trans* Day of Remembrance
Today, we honor our trans* friends who we’ve lost due the discriminatory actions that target this community. This day was created in 1999 to honor
World Building – Governments
A few weeks ago, we discussed the types of kingdoms that may exist in your fantasy world. Today, let’s branch out a bit and discuss
TTRPG Gift Ideas for the Holidays
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?
Domino Day – November 11
The History of Dominos Image Credits: Canva The origin of the modern domino dates all the way back to the Song Dynasty of China, with
Saftey At The Table
Game Reviews
Game Review: DragonRealm
Variant Berry reviews DragonRealm: a Game of Goblins and Gold from GameWright!
Game Review: New Pokémon Snap
Variant J reviews the latest offering from the Pokémon franchise: New Pokémon Snap!
Game Review: Dragonwood
Variant Berry reviews Dragonwood, by Gamewright for today’s entry of the VV Blog!
Game Review: Splendor (Marvel)
Allison reviews Splendor (and Splendor: Marvel), a game by Space Cowboy in today’s entry of the VV Blog.