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Magic is one of the cornerstones of our favorite TTRPGs. But with only 5 or 6 differences in mechanical design between these magical classes, and the large overlap of spells and feats that any spell caster can use; begs the question: what is the difference between a Wizard and a Bard? Or a Druid and …
With the popularity of tabletop games on the rise, there are a lot more people looking for ways to improve their experience. One way is by painting miniatures! But, a big question is painting miniatures worth it? Is the investment of money and time going give me a valuable return? Honestly, it depends on you. …
Painting Miniatures for Tabletop Games: Fun or Frustration? Read More »
Evil is a difficult topic to discuss. Evil characters are often misunderstood and cast as the villain in stories, but they possess many of the same qualities that make heroes so compelling: bravery, honor, selflessness. Additionally, Evil can also be more nuanced than simply being cruel for cruelty’s sake. It can instead be unrelenting ambition …
Roleplaying Game Alignments: What Are They and How Do We Use Them? (Part 3: The Evil) Read More »
Villainous characters can make or break a role-playing game, and they can be difficult to come up with because villains are often the worst people imaginable. You can’t just give me a bad guy who runs an operation that you don’t like! Not only am I more interested in what they’re doing than your character, …
5 Tips for How to GM a Fun Villain: No Such Thing as An Evil Genius Read More »
Did you know we all play the same secret game? No matter what you play, a board game, a tabletop miniature skirmish, or roleplaying game like Dungeons & Dragons, the rules make games happen. As I watch my kids play with their toys, I notice that they make rules. They have rules for have a …
Do you play Dungeons & Dragons or other roleplaying games (RPG)? Many tabletop RPGs use miniatures to represent narrative scenarios, e.g., exploration and combat. Painting RPG miniatures adds a key element of immersion to RPG tabletop games. A fully painted 3D miniature scene with a player’s character takes the entire campaign into a new World. …
How to Paint a Tabletop Miniature for RPGs (10 Easy Steps) Read More »