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The Ring as Anti-Sacrament
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The Ring as Anti-Sacrament

July 22, 2026 Mark
Throwback Review: The One Ring, First Edition
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Throwback Review: The One Ring, First Edition

July 20, 2026 Mark
Tolkien and the Power of Small Places in RPGs
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Tolkien and the Power of Small Places in RPGs

July 17, 2026 Mark
The Long Defeat: Tolkien’s Philosophy of History
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The Long Defeat: Tolkien’s Philosophy of History

July 15, 2026 Mark
Throwback Review: The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Game, 2002
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Throwback Review: The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Game, 2002

July 13, 2026 Mark
Highmoon Press’s Ioun Star Quickstart now available
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Highmoon Press’s Ioun Star Quickstart now available

June 22, 2026 Mark
Humblewood in the Mist Announced
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Humblewood in the Mist Announced

June 16, 2026 Mark
Paizo Announces Layoffs and Organized Play Changes Following Financial Struggles
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Paizo Announces Layoffs and Organized Play Changes Following Financial Struggles

June 9, 2026 Mark
Remembering John Blanche, the Artist Who Taught Me What Warhammer Looked Like
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Remembering John Blanche, the Artist Who Taught Me What Warhammer Looked Like

June 3, 2026 Mark

Breaking Barriers: Making RPGs Accessible for All Players

Role-playing games offer a unique blend of storytelling, strategy, and social interaction that has captivated players around the world. However,

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What Makes a Good RPG Adventure?

A good RPG adventure captivates players and keeps them engaged from beginning to end. A blend of compelling storytelling, dynamic

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New Star Wars D6 Templates

I’ve got new Star Wars D6 templates ready! Drawing from both REUP as well as The Rancor Pit, I’ve got

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The Doom of Blackwinter 5e Now Available

We’ve got the 5th Edition version of The Doom of Blackwinter is now available! I’m so excited to get this

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Crafting Memorable NPCs: A Guide to Bringing Your RPG to Life

Creating memorable NPCs is more art than science. In the world of RPGs, these characters are the lifeblood of your

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RPG Review: Knave 2nd Edition

As a longtime D&D player who’s just getting into OSR games, I was looking for an RPG system that mixes

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Architects of Adventure: The Art of Crafting Immersive RPG Worlds

When you’re running a tabletop RPG, the world in which your story unfolds is as crucial as the plot or

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Swords and Stories: Mastering the Art of Balance in Tabletop RPGs

Anyone who’s ever run or played in an RPG knows the challenge of balancing combat and storytelling. It’s like trying

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House of the Dice Bag: Preparing for House of the Dragon with the Song of Ice and Fire RPG

As the flames of intrigue and ambition ignite once again with the new season of House of the Dragon on

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Going to GameHoleCon!

Who else is going? I’ve received a press pass, and will be attending GameHoleCon in October. I can’t wait to

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