An image of FoundryVTT in action21 Jan 2025A Beginner’s Guide to Virtual Tabletops (VTTs)So, what are virtual tabletops and why are they popular? In the realm of tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs), Virtual Tabletops (VTTs) have emerged as transformative tools that bring the traditional tabletop experience into the digital age.4 min readTools#jonathanRead more
6 Aug 2025Doom & Gloom? The TTRPG Boom Is Over… Or is it?Dungeons & Dragons retail sales dropped ~30% in 2023, while the broader TTRPG market saw decline despite a flat hobby game sector. 2024 also showed no major TTRPG market growth.2 min readTTRPGD&D 5ED&D 5E24RetailHobby GamesPandemicStreamingPop CultureENNIE
31 Jul 2025Mechanics that Slay - Blades in the Dark FlashbacksOne of the standout features of Blades in the Dark—the acclaimed heist-focused tabletop role-playing game by John Harper, is its Flashback mechanic. Unlike the traditional model of a TTRPG where players need to plan every step in advance, Blades in the Dark encourages flexibility, improvisation, and quick thinking. The Flashback mechanic is a key part of this, and it serves as a powerful accelerator for gameplay, creating a more fluid, dynamic, and player-driven experience. What Is the Flashba3 min read
16 Jul 2025Mechanics that Slay - Star Wars Force PointsIn the West End Games (WEG) Star Wars D6 roleplaying game, Force Points are among the most powerful and evocative mechanics, perfectly aligned with the cinematic and mythic tone of the Star Wars universe.2 min readstar warsMechanics That Slay#simonwest end games
18 Jun 2025Mechanics that Slay - The Crown of the QueenThe "Crown" mechanic in Brindlewood Bay is a standout feature that demonstrates both novelty and creativity in game design, serving as a thematic and mechanical anchor for the game’s blend of cozy mystery and creeping horror. 3 min readGamesToolsTTRPGBrindlewood BayPBTAMechanics That Slay
11 Jun 2025Session 0 Matters: Problematic Player or a Communication Gap?Every Game Master (GM) encounters it at some point: the dilemma of the disruptive player. Across tables everywhere GMs ask, “I have a problem player, what do I do?”7 min readGuides#jonathanSession 0Tools
22 May 2025Alien Evolved EditionLooks like we are going to get some new Alien RPG goodies from Free League at the end of the Summer. The campaign launched on kickstarter on the 25th March and smashed their target with days.1 min readFree League#jonathanAlien RPG
28 Feb 2025The King is Dead, Long Live the Vassals! Part 1...When D&D 5e launched, I absolutely loved it. I think it struck this magical balance where species still had that old-school, very distinct mechanical feel, but at the same time, the game mechanics were streamlined to eliminate massive table lookups and complicated calculations.5 min readDnD#jonathanTTRPGPendragonChaosium5e245e
25 Feb 2025Accessibility in Tabletop RoleplayingWithin TTRPGs accessibility remains a challenge for many potential players—especially for those who face physical, sensory, or cognitive barriers when trying to enjoy these games.3 min readTTRPG#jonathanGuidesAccessibilityCharity
12 Feb 2025What Is A Tabletop Roleplaying Game?A tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) is a game where players take on the roles of fictional characters in a shared story. Unlike board games with fixed outcomes, TTRPGs allow for limitless possibilities!3 min readDnD#jonathanGuidesTTRPG
8 Feb 2025Jargon & DragonsSince its creation by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) has been rich with unique lingo, shorthand, and terminology.4 min readDnD#jonathanGuides
31 Jan 2025Dungeons and Dragons' 2024 Revised Monster ManualDungeons and Dragons' (DnD 2024) Revised Monster Manual coming soon.1 min readGamesDnD
29 Jan 2025Call of Cthulhu - Gateways to Terror ReviewI have been curious for sometime now, what is the shortest amount of time required to provide a somewhat meaningful, engaging and fun RPG session? 2 min readGamesReviewsTTRPG
21 Jan 2025A Beginner’s Guide to Virtual Tabletops (VTTs)So, what are virtual tabletops and why are they popular? In the realm of tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs), Virtual Tabletops (VTTs) have emerged as transformative tools that bring the traditional tabletop experience into the digital age.4 min readTools#jonathan
17 Jan 2025Mothership RPG - First PlayMothership TTRPG first play. I love horror. I love horror tabletop role playing games. I especially love horror games set in the bleak, cold, dark, claustrophobic, depths of space.2 min readGamesTTRPG
14 Jan 2025How to Play Role-Playing Games with DiscordDiscord has become one of the most popular platforms for playing tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) online. Its user-friendly interface, robust voice and text chat options, and customisable features make it a perfect hub for gaming groups.4 min readTools#alex
6 Jan 2025Five of the best free RPG mapping toolsWho doesn't love a map? They help you get from A to B. They can show you interesting things, they hide secrets and they paint a picture of the world you’re gaming in.2 min readTools#alex
