50 tips and resources for making your own single-page RPG
Geek NativeWhat tips or resources would they give to anyone trying to make their own single-page RPG?
Tag: RPG Design
What is a “Dungeon”?
Sea of Stars RPGJust some thoughts on what makes a dungeon, in the Dungeons & Dragons sense of the term.
Indie RPGs saved my relationship (and they can save yours too)
TomHow indie games improved my (gaming) life
Genre Police: Strange Brew
“We need to talk about the term ‘homebrew’,” argues professional DM Ben Jackson-Ellery in the Genre Police’s search for a common gaming language. Why has the meaning changed?
Go Build a Dungeon!
Tips and templates for RPG dungeon building from the RPG Blog Carnival
Join the August 2021 RPG Blog Carnival – Let’s Build A Dungeon!
This month’s RPG Blog Carnival theme is “Let’s Build A Dungeon”…
The Magic of GM Never Roll Systems
Steve RechnerI’ve become absolutely addicted to systems where the GM never rolls the dice…
4e’s Best Mechanic: Skill Challenges
Yes, you see this right. This is the 4e Mechanic that you should be stealing for every other game!
D&D BECMI Alternate Saving Throws
Bruce HeardAfter posting a number of articles about character classes, some hindsight might be useful. One reason I wrote revisions and additions was to boost player characters’ lowest levels—hence extra spells at the first few levels, modified class abilities, etc. The other reason was to stretch demi-humans experience progression to the full 36 level range. One pothole remains (I’m sure there are others), but this one needs particular attention: saving throws.
Inhospitable Settings: Restricting Magic in D&D 5e
Inhospitable Settings: a primer of suggestions on adapting 5e magic lists to suit cold, water-scarce, low light and violent flora campaigns.