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How-To DM: Adventure Outlining

Dear Readers, I have a confession to make: I don’t usually write out the adventures that I run with regards to my homebrew stuff. Not even a little bit. I don’t usually pre-plan the interactions, per se, I don’t have “read aloud” text, but what I do do (hehe, insert 12-year old joke), is outline!Continue reading “How-To DM: Adventure Outlining”

Painting Update: Female Human Barbarian

Dear Readers, I’m still working on some commissions for a buddy of mine. This time, it’s a female human barbarian. Frankly she looks pretty fierce. But I guess that’s the point. In any case, she’s going to be a little bit of a challenge, as she stands on one foot on the mini stand. Here’sContinue reading “Painting Update: Female Human Barbarian”

Premium Content: New Monsters!

Dear Premium Subscribers (if you aren’t one, consider becoming one!), my editor is currently in the process of moving, so I don’t have a new Ingrates video to show you, so instead, I’m going to give you some new monsters that I’ve come up with. Although the campaign has progressed much ahead of where ourContinue reading “Premium Content: New Monsters!”

Your Guide to Tabletop Games

Dear Readers, after the D&D OGL debacle, some of you may be considering trying out other game systems, and that’s okay. Although I generally cater to D&D players, I try to make my gaming how-to’s universal in application. That said, here’s my list! Tabletop roleplaying games have been around for decades and have evolved inContinue reading “Your Guide to Tabletop Games”

Monster Highlight: The Aboleth

Dear Readers, welcome to my first “Monster Highlight” post, where I detail monsters from the various sources in the D&D Monster Manual, and more. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it. Dungeons and Dragons is a game that is filled with a vast array of monsters, each with theirContinue reading “Monster Highlight: The Aboleth”

Premium Content – The Inglorious Ingrates Episode 35: Shotgun Wedding

The Ingrates return to Red Fern from their latest mission with shopping on the task list. But wait…are those wedding bells I’m hearing?

How-To DM: Music Soothes Even the Savage Player

Dear Readers, as I write this post, I’m listening to the “My Mix” on YouTube, of which California Dreamin’ by the Moma’s & The Papas. Oldie but goody. And looking further down my list (California dreamin’ on such a winters day…), and I have a’ha’s Take On Me, Alexander Jean’s Highs and Lows, and theContinue reading “How-To DM: Music Soothes Even the Savage Player”

Adding Homebrew Monsters to dndbeyond.com

Dear Readers, yes, I know it’s been more than a week since my last update, but there’s been good reason: life. If it wasn’t one thing, it was another. The worst of which my 5-year old came down with what is likely (according to the doctor) one of two possible viruses that cause flu-like symptomsContinue reading “Adding Homebrew Monsters to dndbeyond.com”

Wow, Has It Been a Month (and it’s’ only halfway through!)

Dear Readers, so much has happened in such a short time, that I’m struggling just to keep up! The first is about my Christmas gifts (trust me, you’ll like it) , the next couple are news highlights, along with something cool that I got to be a part of at the beginning of February (allContinue reading “Wow, Has It Been a Month (and it’s’ only halfway through!)”

The OGL 1.1 Controversy

Okay, I said I would respond to all of this, and the storm surrounding it happened so quickly, that it took me some time to get everything together to say something meaningful. But here it goes. *big inhale* Wizards of the Coast (WotC), had released a document that was leaked back on 9 January. ThisContinue reading “The OGL 1.1 Controversy”

I’m Back, Baby!

So, I’ve gotten a chance to take a break over the holidays and I’m excited to be back! I am changing up my posting schedule to make it less stressful on me, as, you may have figured, it’s only me now posting content. I’m but one dude. THAT SAID: I’m not going away, just goingContinue reading “I’m Back, Baby!”

How to Play: 7 Unique Clerics Inspired from History

Ah… the holy cleric… The support caster of support casters at the beck and call every wounded warrior. They are squeamish around blood, in chapel on a friday night, and rolling their eyes at every joke. And for most people, no matter how powerful the class is (and it is VERY powerful) that sounds… boring. Continue reading “How to Play: 7 Unique Clerics Inspired from History”

Painting Update: “Oh, nooooooooo! It’s brokeeeeeeeen!”

Dear Readers, a sad, sad thing happened today. A thing I have been dreading since I got it: I broke the Spelljammer ship. Not to say it’s not fixable. But it’s just not the same. So there I was, trying to put it back together for a picture for you guys so you can seeContinue reading “Painting Update: “Oh, nooooooooo! It’s brokeeeeeeeen!””

Finally, It’s Gone (We Think…)!

Dear Readers, We think we’ve gotten rid of the skunk. This is a wonderful thing as the air conditioning is able to be turned back on! Therefore, I was able to get some more painting done. You cannit imagine how much nicer it is in the southern heat having A/C. But I digress. Since theContinue reading “Finally, It’s Gone (We Think…)!”

Painting Update: Crystal Dragonborn Ranger

Dear Readers, I am taking a break from the Spelljammer ship. It’s been really painstaking, and instead of being a calming activity, painting the ship has become a chore and a stressor. Therefore, I’m working on another project: a friend’s dragonborn ranger. Here she is, post priming: I chose a white primer, as opposed toContinue reading “Painting Update: Crystal Dragonborn Ranger”

Painting Update: Elven Spelljammer Ship

Just a quick update on the progress of the ship! Here are some pictures: As you can see, the work on the bottom, the fins and exception, are done. I did the filigree on the bottom as well as the metal studs which I decided to, at last minute, make copper like the rest ofContinue reading “Painting Update: Elven Spelljammer Ship”

Painting Update: Elven Spelljammer Ship – Finally!

Deer Readers, so sorry I’ve been incommunicado for the last several days. My mental health sucks sometimes. In any case, I’m feeling a lot healthier and I’m back! You all know how it is and I appreciate your patience with me. Now, with no further ado: As you can see, I’ve made some really seriousContinue reading “Painting Update: Elven Spelljammer Ship – Finally!”

Miniature Paints for D&D, Warhammer, and Wargames Models: 23 of the Best

Dear Readers, this article has been reprinted from https://www.paintingmini.com with permission. It was too good of an article not to mention. This guy goes the extra mile when he does his research by polling various websites’ authors to also get their opinions, myself included. Enjoy! Do you want to paint miniatures? Great! You’ve arrived toContinue reading “Miniature Paints for D&D, Warhammer, and Wargames Models: 23 of the Best”

Painting Update: Elven Spelljammer Ship

Hey there! I’ve been working as hard as ever on the ship, wanting to get it done by August (when the Spelljammer campaign setting comes out)! Here’s how it looks so far! As you can see, I’ve been working on the main body of the ship. Fun! Fact: I got my speed paint Mega SetContinue reading “Painting Update: Elven Spelljammer Ship”

What a Day!

So I have been painting and painting and painting on my new ship! It’s coming along very nicely. I’m so excited to eventually showcase it to my players once it is complete. I’m equally hoping that, when the campaign progresses to that point, the Spelljammer stuff has officially premiered. I may just have to wingContinue reading “What a Day!”

The Inglorious Ingrates – Episode 0: What Came Before

Hello, Dear Readers! The crew and I have finally decided to begin releasing the Ingrates Video Podcast for the general public! This means, as of today, we will be releasing one video every other week, but for YOU! We really enjoy the Ingrates game and hope you do as well.

Busy, Busy Week!

Dear Readers, it has been a long and busy week. That said, I got a little bit of painting done on the Elven Spelljammer Ship. Here’s what I got so far: It’s turning out quite well. My next project is to do the cover for the hold, and all the filagree. The filagree will beContinue reading “Busy, Busy Week!”

Quick Painting Update: New Project – Elven Spelljammer Ship

Yes, folks, you read that right. I have a new project and it’s pretty awesome, especially considering the fact that Spelljammer is right around the corner in August! Here’s what I have and how it’s come along: She still has a ways to go, but she’s coming along very easily. I can’t wait to seeContinue reading “Quick Painting Update: New Project – Elven Spelljammer Ship”

D&D Direct Stream

Yesterday we got some amazing news via the first ever D&D Direct Stream. Are you ready? Here we go! SPELLJAMMER HAS BEEN CONFIRMED!! Yes, you read that right, the Spelljammer campaign setting has been confirmed, called , with all of the awesomeness that one can expect from D&D in space. This includes awesome things likeContinue reading “D&D Direct Stream”

Painting Update: Elven Bladesinger

As promised, I am giving you the final update on my elven bladesinger! Here she is, in all her glory: Truth be told, there is a little bit more grass than I had originally intended, but other than that I think she looks great. What do you think, Dear Readers? Let me know in theContinue reading “Painting Update: Elven Bladesinger”

Premium Content: Inglorious Ingrates Episode 27 – Hot on the Trail

The Inlgorious Ingrates are at it again, and this time they are on the trail of the mysterious assassin that made an attempt on Lord Tibor’s life! Along the way, though, they run into a complication that could cost them the life of a party member…

Painting Update: Elven Bladesinger and Previously Unfinished Mini

Painting Update: Lizardfolk Ranger

Oh boy, Dear Readers, do I have a surprise for you! I have completed it, and he’s beautiful. A masterpiece. I am SO proud of the job I’ve done on this miniature. Keep in mind that I’ve done minimal dry brushing, due to the nature of the mini. Also, I made a boo-boo. You’ll seeContinue reading “Painting Update: Lizardfolk Ranger”

Painting Update: Lizardfolk Ranger

Hey Dear Readers, I’m having a rough day, just to be honest. My MS symptoms are all over the place. Therefore, I only have a short painting update for you today. I did some polishing work and finished some parts. But there was a problem. I broke off a part of the cloak. I hateContinue reading “Painting Update: Lizardfolk Ranger”

Premium Content: Inglorious Ingrates Episode 25 – Experiments Gone Wrong

Sorry that this post is late; I didn’t get it until late Thursday and was busy Friday. Sorry for that. The Ingrates are back at it again, this time messing with things that they maybe shouldn’t!

Miniature Painting Update: Lizardfolk Ranger Commission

Dear Readers, I have put my Elven Bladesinger on hold so that I may instead work on a new commission of which I was requested of yesterday. It is, as the title of this post says, a lizardfolk ranger. The miniature needed a little bit of polishing before I could prime it, but that wasn’tContinue reading “Miniature Painting Update: Lizardfolk Ranger Commission”

Painting Update: Elven Wizard and a Call For Assistance

Yes, this post technically posted yesterday, but by mistake. Here it is in all its glory… Dear Readers it occurred to me that I have been referred to an elf in armor with a sword as a wizard. This is because she is my Elven Bladesinger. I may or may not have said this. ButContinue reading “Painting Update: Elven Wizard and a Call For Assistance”

A DMs Perspective

Still writing these, but I’ve gotten way behind, so I’m going to be doing a lot of summarizing to try and catch up. When we last left our Ingrates, Winter was captured by her old crew, and the party was on their way to save her. After much planning, part of which was Dacyria’s familiarContinue reading “A DMs Perspective”

Premium Content: The Inglorious Ingrates Episode 24 – The Rescue (a.k.a. Dammit Winter…)

What kind of shenanigans have the Ingrates gotten themselves into this time? Well, they’d tell you it was Winter’s fault… Also, don’t forget to subscribe! And if you want to see what kind of stuff our Premium Subscribers get, consider supporting us for only $5 per month! Next, I’m still running my Reader Satisfaction Survey.Continue reading “Premium Content: The Inglorious Ingrates Episode 24 – The Rescue (a.k.a. Dammit Winter…)”

Painting Update: Elven Bladesinger and New Etsy Purchase

Deer eaters, just a short Sunday post about what I’ve got going on. Let’s start with the Etsy Purchase. A freaking castle: It’s beautiful, isn’t it? It actually comes apart in layers for the players to adventure inside. I bought it from Centrion3D. I love their stuff, even if it is a little pricey. IContinue reading “Painting Update: Elven Bladesinger and New Etsy Purchase”

Finished Gundarr the Barbarian!

This is a short post, so be advised. I finished Gundarr! Here he is in all his glory: All I had to do is get his base done at this point. Of note, I used Agrax Earthshade by Citadel as my shader. Now to the base and spirit warrior: And that’s it! Join me nextContinue reading “Finished Gundarr the Barbarian!”

Painting Update: Gundarr the Barbarian (but only sort of…)

Dear Readers, welcome to yet another Painting Update! Here is the barbarian I’ve been working on. I started with Rigid Leather (from one of the D&D Paint sets by Army Painter; it’s a unique color not found in the standard Army Painter line) on the boots. Then I went and gave his skin a secondContinue reading “Painting Update: Gundarr the Barbarian (but only sort of…)”

Second-Hand DM Story: This Past Tuesday

Sorry for the post confusion today. I had to swap the Premium Content post day with my Friday post due to editing delays. Lots of edits in the next episode. Sorry for the confusion. As I said this past Wednesday evening, I was out of town Tuesday and Wednesday. So that I did not haveContinue reading “Second-Hand DM Story: This Past Tuesday”

Painting Update: Dropship and Elven Wizard

I know I provided a painting update earlier in the week, but I’ve gotten some progress done on both the Dropship and the wizard. So buckle up for a short painting update! So far, I’ve gotten the Dropship primed! As you can see, there are two kinds of primer on the pieces. Basically, I couldn’tContinue reading “Painting Update: Dropship and Elven Wizard”

A DM’s Perspective

Brandon, my regular author for “A Player’s Perspective” is currently away on a business trip until August or so. Therefore, I will be doing “A DM’s Perspective” which is a game summary. That said, I will still be doing “A Player’s Perspective” articles for when we play “Kids on Bicycles.” After the incident with theContinue reading “A DM’s Perspective”

A Short DM Story

So the Ingrates were back in Borest. They discover that a creature called a Nilbog was the actual goblin leader that they hadn’t met back in the days where they originally came to Borest. After finding their lair (a forgotten dwarven fortress; dwarves are mythical in this world, at least in these parts), they foundContinue reading “A Short DM Story”

Bonus Premium Content! The Inglorious Ingrates Episode 22: The Joke’s On You, Nilbog

In this episode of the Ingrates, our heroes head back to the lair of the nilbog! What will they find and will they be able to handle its shenanigans? Find out now!

The Inglorious Ingrates Episode 21: To Where it Began

Dear Readers, I know it’s not Thursday, but I was so excited to get the episode out that I wanted to do it sooner than later. Enjoy! The Inglorious Ingrates are at it again, this time back in Borest where their adventures first truly began. And what’s with the strange goblin dressed as a jester?Continue reading “The Inglorious Ingrates Episode 21: To Where it Began”

Premium Content: Inglorious Ingrates Episode 20 – The Consequences of War

The Ingrates really have it rough in this continuation of the followup to the fallout with WAR. Enjoy!

Christmas/Holiday Adventures

Dear Readers, as you can tell it is coming up to Christmas! I just want to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas by sharing with you two adventures that I had purchased off of The DMs Guild (www.dmsguild.com). How The Lich Stole Christmas by Wizard Sleeve Studios, Steve “Jaspor” Orr, and Bill Putrino Currently onContinue reading “Christmas/Holiday Adventures”

Painting Update: Female Goliath Barbarian

Dear Readers, I’ve made some good progress on this miniature this week. Here’s how she looks: I ended up using Wraith Black for her hair, which didn’t turn out quite as dark as I had hoped. I will likely do a dark wash over the hair to darken it up a little. I used whiteContinue reading “Painting Update: Female Goliath Barbarian”