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
How to Celebrate “Halloween” in Your TTRPG
Content Warning: This post contains discussions of death, supernatural beings, violent creatures, and acts of horror. If you prefer to not read about stories that
Vampire Awareness Day
Welcome Variants, to spooky season! Today is Vampire Awareness Day. As such, I would like to illuminate the lore behind vampires and hopefully grant some
National Chocolate Day – October 28
As the world inches closer to Halloween on October 31st, we take a pit stop in the US to recognize one of the most iconic
What We Want To See From The New and Upcoming D&D Edition
Last week, I shared the big news that the giant of TTRPG’s, Dungeons & Dragons from Wizards of the Coast, has teased either a 5.5
Halloween Horror Comedies
I’m back for our last week together as we delve into another round of horror movies. Last week was my favorite of all these lists,
Heroes’ Feast Cookbook Cook-Through: Dwarven Flatbread and Underdark Lotus with Fire Lichen Spread
As the weather begins to cool and the thoughts of resting near an open fire become idyllic I wanted to bring a little heat to
Saftey At The Table
Game Reviews
Child’s Play: Kingdomino
Variant Liz reviews Kingdomino in her Child’s Play Series. Is this game well suited to a four or seven year old child?
Table Not Required: Double Feature (Part Two)
Variant J finishes out ‘Table Not Required’ with Myst, highlighting the spirit of exploration found in TTRPG and Video Games alike.
Child’s Play: 7 Wonders Duel
Variant Liz reviews 7 Wonders – Duel from Asmodee and determines whether it is appropriate for kids aged four to seven.
Table Not Required: Double Feature (Part One)
Variant J talks about The Elder Scrolls (Bethesda Softworks) for his penultimate entry of ‘Table Not Required’.