Asymmetrical D&D: Ravenloft-ish
A work-in-progress look at one potential solution to run an asymmetrical D&D 5e game with local and remote players who are on vastly different time zones. The post Asymmetrical D&D:...
View ArticleRPGification (Super) Smashes Back
A look at the last entry in the Super Smash Bros. franchise, and how it uses several traditional RPG elements to tremendous effect. The post RPGification (Super) Smashes Back appeared first on Tribality.
View ArticleFeedback Debt in Tabletop Games
Way back in September 2017, I wrote about technical debt and why it matters for tabletop design and play. While I remain happy with this piece, I’m disappointed in myself for not writing the necessary...
View Article5e Magic Item Patterns for Alternate Crafting: the Bags
A look at alternate crafting patterns for four magical bags found in 5e. This continues the alternate crafting series for all 5e SRD magic items. The post 5e Magic Item Patterns for Alternate Crafting:...
View ArticleThanksgiving Treats for 5e
Happy American Thanksgiving! Holidays are a magical experience. Fights break out with your racist family members. You cry over childhood trauma. Your family sits awkwardly with your aunt’s eighth...
View ArticleShadow of the Dusk Queen Review
A review of Shadow of the Dusk Queen, a Kobold Press 5e adventure by Marc Radle for 8th level characters. Come for the fey, stay for the stirges! The post Shadow of the Dusk Queen Review appeared first...
View ArticleSlashers, Cults, and Unseen Terror
A look at Halloween, Halloween 3, what they have in common, and how to use both as a model for you tabletop roleplaying games. The post Slashers, Cults, and Unseen Terror appeared first on Tribality.
View ArticleFive Magic Items with Spooky ATOMBments
A look at five magic items for use with D&D 5e that require something more than a standard attunement slot. Also, it's October so they are spooky! The post Five Magic Items with Spooky ATOMBments...
View ArticleHow Do We Define Character Success?
As one might suspect when taking care of a tiny new human, I do not have a lot of time to actively run and play tabletop games, at the moment. When I’m not making sure my children don’t wander into...
View Article5e Magic Item Patterns for Alternate Crafting: The A’s
Alright, here we go. We’re back, and we’re finishing up all the rest of the SRD A’s for magic items. It’s a long list, covering a lot of very cool items. As before, I include my notes as to my design...
View Article5e Magic Item Patterns for Alternate Crafting: The Strange and Legendary
As it turns out, I was a liar last week when I said I would finish the A’s this week. Not because I just didn’t finish the A’s, either. Instead, I realize legendary, game-altering, strange items are...
View Article5e Magic Item Patterns for Alternate Crafting: Part Two
I don’t know if you know this, but there are a lot of magic items in D&D 5e. We’re talking into the hundreds. I was thinking I’d knock out a couple a week, but I obviously underestimated the amount...
View Article5e Magic Item Patterns for Alternate Crafting: Part One
Three patterns for magic items from the D&D 5e SRD for characters interested in crafting. These can be used with the level-less crafting system presented here, or general use. The post 5e Magic...
View ArticleThe Bones of Kovach – Alternate Crafting for 5e
An alternative non-character level based crafting system for D&D 5e, as well as a look at crafting in the world of the Far Realm and the Zodiac. The post The Bones of Kovach – Alternate Crafting...
View ArticleEvent-Theming and Moral Messaging
The last time I wrote about wrestling and tabletop games was back in April. With Summerslam 2018 just over a week away, it’s time for another. There have been a good pay-per-view, two middling ones, a...
View ArticleHackers, Ultra-Truth, and Tool Checks
A look at the classic film Hackers, why it's much better than you think, and how it's depiction of hacking can provide an ultra-truth for 5e tools checks. The post Hackers, Ultra-Truth, and Tool Checks...
View ArticleScholastic Exploration and National Treasure
Happy 4th of July! Today, let's talk about how stealing the constitution is a great model scholastic exploration in tabletop games! The post Scholastic Exploration and National Treasure appeared first...
View ArticleSeven Magical Ranged Weapons That Aren’t Bows
If you are like me, you love ranged weapons - but are tired of bows. If so, check out these seven magical ranged weapons for D&D 5e that aren't bows. The post Seven Magical Ranged Weapons That...
View ArticleMisread Magic #2 – Arcane Gait, Bear, and Feather Flail
The second entry in Misread Magic terribly misreads arcane gate, fear, and feather fall. What sorts of things happen when you do so? Magic, that's what. The post Misread Magic #2 – Arcane Gait, Bear,...
View ArticleRelationship Maps and Social Progress
In the comments of this excellent article by Blake Ryan, I speak a little bit about some of the session zero stuff I use in the online game I run. As it turns out, the reason I haven’t yet written an...
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