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How-To DM: Strongholds & Businesses
One of the cool things about tabletop games, especially with D&D, is the idea that, during the course of adventures, the party can acquire (and sometimes “acquire” if you catch my meaning…) various things that aren’t traditionally considered treasure. What am I talking about? I’m talking about businesses and strongholds. Maybe the king granted theContinue reading “How-To DM: Strongholds & Businesses”
Die Cast Miniatures
A while back my friend happened to have been in a store and found the coolest thing. I had heard of it but I hadn’t actually gotten around to buying one. She found them on sale. Noticed that each one comes with some sort of iconic character or creature. The first one comes with theContinue reading “Die Cast Miniatures”
Mini Painting Update: Aasimar and Elf
You all may remember my previous post about the two mins I have been working on for the young ladies I DM for on Wednesdays. After looking at the previous pictures, I realized that they weren’t doing them justice, really. Here is the aasimar paladin again, with better lighting: I think I did a goodContinue reading “Mini Painting Update: Aasimar and Elf”
Organized Play
Dear Readers, as you may know, or at least could have guessed, I am an organizer for Adventurers League, Wizards of the Coast organized Play for Dungeons and Dragons. Organized Play is very different than “normal” D&D play in a variety of ways. It’s actually, in addition to being called organized play, called “standardized” play.Continue reading “Organized Play”
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The Ingrates are back at it again, this time at a ball for the nobility! What kind of shenanigans will the Ingrates get themselves into this time?! Don’t forget that you can get Ingrates merch HERE to support us! Until next time, Dear Subscribers!
Short Post: Mini Update
Sorry for the short post today, but I’ve got a lot of doctors appointments and other such things. On top of it, I have the young ladies’ group this evening that I have to prep for. Like I said. Long day. But that doesn’t mean I have nothing to give you today! Do you rememberContinue reading “Short Post: Mini Update”
Miniature Painting Project: Aasimar Paladin
Have you ever gotten so caught up in a project that it just consumed you for a little while? Yeah, that was me. Remember that Paladin I was painting? I totally forgot to take step by step pictures. Dear Readers, for about 2 hours, this miniature became my obsession. I was tapped by the miniatureContinue reading “Miniature Painting Project: Aasimar Paladin”
How-To DM: Converting Old Modules/Adventures
If there’s an activity that I enjoy as much as I enjoy miniature painting, it is the act of converting old modules. As I have detailed before, there’s an old adventure in Dungeon magazine issue 53, called “Clarshh’s Sepulchre” that is easily one of my most enjoyable modules to run. The best part of thisContinue reading “How-To DM: Converting Old Modules/Adventures”
I Finally Have Them All!!
As many of you know, Dear Readers, my favorite adventure of the pre-published kind is Waterdeep: Dragon Heist. It is easily one of, if not the best pre-printed adventures that Wizards of the Coast have published. Why? Great Question. It has action, mystery, adventure, dungeon delving, political intrigue, more action, incredible fight scenes and locations.Continue reading “I Finally Have Them All!!”
Running Sooooo Many Games! & D&D Magic the Gathering
You may remember my post a long time ago about being the “Forever DM.” Yeah, that’s totally me. And I bring it upon myself. Here are the number of games that I run: I run my Adventurers League table on Sundays, and just picked up an online game earlier in the day, and a DiscordContinue reading “Running Sooooo Many Games! & D&D Magic the Gathering”
How-To DM: Absent Players
We’ve all been there: you either have a regular session every week, or every two weeks, or even monthly. It’s scheduled out. But come the day of or the day before, and they cancel on you. Or, they just tell you they’re going to be gone that day and they can’t make that session. WhatContinue reading “How-To DM: Absent Players”
TGAPP: Racing After Rumors in Red Fern
Pardon to everyone, but I was out the session prior to the writing of this post, but I will do my best to summarize events since then. The Inglorious Ingrates faced the undead king Torgrym after unlocking the central pillar, but the undead ruler was waylaid shortly after meeting the Ingrates. The victors helped themselvesContinue reading “TGAPP: Racing After Rumors in Red Fern”
How-To Play: Types of Games
Dear readers, as you can see, I’m starting a new series called “How to Play.” I hope you enjoy it! Last week as well as last night I had the privilege of running a game for my daughter and several of her friends, all of whom are ladies whose ages range in age from 18Continue reading “How-To Play: Types of Games”
Short Post: Miniature Painting by Someone Else!
Hey everyone! I figured that all of you would be tired of seeing my miniature painting, and would like to see some others’ paintings. Here you go! What do you think, Dear Readers? Let me know in the comments section what you think! Until next time, Dear Readers…
Artist Debut: Spider
Painting Update: Paladin
So apparently my post from three days ago didn’t upload, so I find myself this morning editing my post. Lovely. In any case, here is what was posted originally, and you’ll get a bonus post in a few minutes… Good afternoon, Dear Readers, and welcome to another painting update! I finally remembered to grab theContinue reading “Painting Update: Paladin”
Premium Content: The Inglorious Ingrates Episode 5
The Inglorious Ingrates are at it again, delving into the burial mound that’s the goblin lair! See what’s in store for them next!
TGAPP: Delving Into Goblin Cave
The Inglorious Ingrates had just finished breaking through the sprig perimeter, and they had started their way over to the goblin hideout Arkon had located prior. They scouted out several goblins trails until they finally stumbled upon one that led them directly to a burial mound that had two goblin guards posted out front. TheContinue reading “TGAPP: Delving Into Goblin Cave”
Miniature Painting Update: Acererak + New Project
Dear Readers, I’m back! I’m sorry for the hiatus. I really needed to take a mental health break. As all of you or some of you may know, I deal with MS as well as chronic depression and I really needed some time to get my head back in a good place. That said, hereContinue reading “Miniature Painting Update: Acererak + New Project”
Rime of the Frostmaiden: The Finale
Dear Readers, due to the…decisions of the party, the campaign ended rather…abruptly. And no, it wasn’t a TPK…Also, the ranger/rogue and the fighter/rogue were gone and we had two substitute players: a halfling and a goliath barbarian. The battle against the demilich continued, with two new allies joining the fight! Upon joining, the goliath barbarianContinue reading “Rime of the Frostmaiden: The Finale”
Hearing Yourself is Weird
Short post today, Dear Readers… For those unaware, we do a podcast recording of my Tuesday group campaign. It’s a lot of fun, and we call ourselves The Inglorious Ingrates. It’s a really fun bunch of players and we have a really good time playing. As of now, we’ve recorded four episodes, not including ourContinue reading “Hearing Yourself is Weird”
I’m Stuck…
Note: if you are one of my Tuesday campaign players, do not read this until after 11 pm tonight. Spoilers. Dear Readers, I find myself in quite the quandary. You see, I’m stuck. I have about a half dozen projects I’m working on and I’m stuck between them. I have to finish doing prep forContinue reading “I’m Stuck…”
Rime of the Frostmaiden: The Central Spire
Dear Readers, thank you for your understanding while I took some time with my family in my absence. You all are great. When last we left our heroes, they had just driven off Auril, and had taken a long rest. Seeing that the force field around the central spire was still down, the party decidedContinue reading “Rime of the Frostmaiden: The Central Spire”
Current Projects
Dear Readers, I apologize if there has been a serious lack of substantive content in recent history, but I’ve been feeling really under the weather especially after my short vacation. No I don’t have anything serious, just a cold combined with allergies. That said I have some updates on some things I’ve been working on.Continue reading “Current Projects”
TGAPP: Battle of Borest
We find the majority of the Inglorious Ingrates cradling and licking their wounds after their improvised assault on the goblin barracks in Borest. After it was all said and done, they realized they had killed over 8 goblins and a warg that spoke common, and the corpses were arranged to give the other goblins theContinue reading “TGAPP: Battle of Borest”
Rime of the Frostmaiden: Facing the Frostmaiden
The party, when last we left off, was facing off against a ginormous blue toad-like creature with giant claws on each of its hands: a slaad. After their usual tactic of withering ranged fire followed up by the paladin/barbarian smashing its knees in with his maul the beast was made short work of. Moving inwardContinue reading “Rime of the Frostmaiden: Facing the Frostmaiden”
TGAPP: The Plight of Borest
We find our merry band of former slaves sailing freely away from the doomed island on a burial ship containing the pirate king’s deceased son and a large amount of sacrificial treasure. While badly wounded and traumitized by their experience on the island, the group still sought to return to their homes, so they setContinue reading “TGAPP: The Plight of Borest”
How to DM: DMing Kids
As many of you may have read, I have an affinity for kids. I, myself, have a number of them. I love kids. When I began Adventures League where I used to live, it was really just to get my kids out of the house to give my wife a break (we didn’t have anyContinue reading “How to DM: DMing Kids”
D&D Through the Years
Let’s Talk About Battletech
Dear Readers, I am pretty excited. The Kickstarter for the Battletech: Clan Invasion is supposed to come out in the next few months! For those who don’t know, Battletech is a tabletop war game, where giant, human-powered robots battle it out on the many worlds colonized by humanity after the 30th century. One of myContinue reading “Let’s Talk About Battletech”
Rime of the Frostmaiden: Someone is Coming to Get Us…
Dear Readers, it has come to my attention that I apparently cut my notes off short last time, and missed them going to the Tower of Transmutation, as well as the beginning of a fight. I will begin this post by correcting that mistake… We pick up our tale with the party entering into theContinue reading “Rime of the Frostmaiden: Someone is Coming to Get Us…”
Rime of the Frostmaiden: The Return of Avarice
When last we left off, the heroes had left the library and were headed to the Tower of Conjuration. Seeing this tower, the party found it similarly lit up on the top as the others had been. Checking for traps and finding none, the party ascended the stairs to the top, only to find fourContinue reading “Rime of the Frostmaiden: The Return of Avarice”
Tuesday Game: A Player’s Perspective: New Ally and Manor Search
We last left our stranded band of companions huddled in the desecrated temple of Falinora going over the message from the recently animated statue, but soon the party realized that their former jailor, Halfkris, had escaped his bonds and was missing. At this realization, the group followed an audible scream from outside the temple, andContinue reading “Tuesday Game: A Player’s Perspective: New Ally and Manor Search”
Time of the Frostmaiden: The Lost City of Ythryn
When last we left our heroes, they were heading out at the direction of the Ranger who had found a way to the lost city. Climbing down the large hole, they came to several pools holding Remorhaz. It wasn’t long before they attacked the party. Using his paladin ability, abjure enemies, the paladin / barbarianContinue reading “Time of the Frostmaiden: The Lost City of Ythryn”
The Hallmarks of the “Perfect” Game Store
Dear Readers, I often talk about my game store like it’s a second home. That’s because, well…it is, sort of. This, my Dear Readers, is why I believe that my store has all of the hallmarks of being the “perfect” game store. I say “perfect” because, like anywhere, it has its flaws, but overall, thisContinue reading “The Hallmarks of the “Perfect” Game Store”
Rime of the Frostmaiden: Reghed Tribes and the Caves of Hunger
When last we left our heroes, they had just rested after a grueling fight with some flame skulls. After their rest outside of the glacier, the party was approached by a group of the Elk Tribe of the Reghed tribes. Their chieftain, had a vision a party, wish to help them end the everlasting ofContinue reading “Rime of the Frostmaiden: Reghed Tribes and the Caves of Hunger”
HOW-TO DM: GET YOUR HOBOS OFF THOSE RAILS
Hello everyone! In this week’s installment of How To DM, I’d like to talk about railroading. I’m sure everyone understands the term, but – just in case – let’s define the term. Railroading is a form of adventure design that essentially eliminates, or seriously limits, player choice. In reality, what we’re doing when we railroadContinue reading “HOW-TO DM: GET YOUR HOBOS OFF THOSE RAILS”
Clarshh’s Sepulchre
This summer adventure is from the convention game I ran on sunday. I ran the same adventure on friday, but didn’t take enough notes. Also, I have given a summary, partial and otherwise, for other groups that have run this adventure. It’s a favorite of mine. It’ll likely be the last time I blog aboutContinue reading “Clarshh’s Sepulchre”
Tuesday Game: A Player’s Perspective: Vermeillon Vanishings
When we last saw the Hopeful Dopes, they were on a northern route to the foreboding town of Vermeillon when they found themselves assisting a caravan under an ogre attack. The group quickly dispatched the lumbering monsters, and successfully recruited some more brave souls to help settle around their keep, Dope’s Hope. After administering burialContinue reading “Tuesday Game: A Player’s Perspective: Vermeillon Vanishings”
Xanathar & How-To DM: Character Creation Guidelines
First and foremost, before I get into anything else, or do anything else, here he is, in all of his hateful and dreadful glory, The Xanathar: Isn’t he just the cutest?! Just…that way he looks like he’s going to either not kill you outright or disintegrate you? And even from the rear, you just KNOWContinue reading “Xanathar & How-To DM: Character Creation Guidelines”
Rime of the Frostmaiden: The Codicil of the White
When last we left our heroes, they were in the dungeon level of Auril’s Abode…her home. The party had just finished the Test of Preservation, and stood before the entryway to the Test of Cruelty. The party opened the door and found themselves in front of empty tents…Searching through, they found the Bear Tribe, preparingContinue reading “Rime of the Frostmaiden: The Codicil of the White”
DM Story: The Story of Kief
Back in the day, when I first played Dungeons and Dragons, my group consisted of my cousin Daniel being the DM (he was a few years older than us) and Jack (who was my age). We had many a grand adventure. Jack and I each had two characters, with me playing a thief (what theyContinue reading “DM Story: The Story of Kief”
Rime of the Frostmaiden: Assaulting Auril’s Abode
When last we met, the party had decided to head out to the island known as the Isle of Solstice, upon which sits the ancient fortress called Grimskalle. Their transportation? The whale Angajuk, who has a magical boat upon his back. The party travelled for three days, Angajuk playing the tour guide, showing old shipwrecksContinue reading “Rime of the Frostmaiden: Assaulting Auril’s Abode”
Quick Painting Update: The Shame Lessens
As most of you may know, I have a number of miniatures that I had begun to paint, but had abandoned for reasons like: “Gah, this isn’t as fun to paint as I’d thought it’d be,” and “This mini sucks. Why did I buy it?” and my personal favorite “I have so many minis…so many…OOH!Continue reading “Quick Painting Update: The Shame Lessens”
DM Story: When a New Player Decided to Grapple a Troll at Level 1
I had a group of players who were literally ALL new to D&D. Super eager to learn and loves to play. And they do things that NO VETERAN PLAYER WOULD EVER consider doing. I was running Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, and they are just starting. They deal with the bar right easily enough, and the troll/stirgesContinue reading “DM Story: When a New Player Decided to Grapple a Troll at Level 1”
Not All Puzzles Require Solving
Even though I was unable to play my normal Sunday Adventurers League game (I had to travel again yesterday), I was able to play my Sunday evening Discord game. I’ve talked about this group before (how the wood elf Elren befriended the tarantula named Benjamin), and it’s a good group. Currently, it’s made of ElrenContinue reading “Not All Puzzles Require Solving”
Let’s Do Some World Building
Dear Readers, I apologize for a lack of post this last Friday. Both yourdorkmaterials and I were swamped. Thanks for your understanding! So we’ve talked a lot about building adventures, and encounters, and campaigns, etc…But what if we want to build a world? Well, that’s what we are going to look at doing today, andContinue reading “Let’s Do Some World Building”
Miniature Painting Spotlight
So I promised an update on the painting of the female elven ranger miniature that one of our Dear Readers had won in our first giveaway, and here is where she was last… Well, she advanced some… She was coming along quite well… And then I did some more work, getting the base paint onContinue reading “Miniature Painting Spotlight”
Rime of the Frostmaiden: Small Group, Large Deeds
Dear Readers, this week, only three of my players were able to make our Sunday Adventurers League game. As such, this session was much more role-play centered than combat centered. When we last left off, our heroes were in a lost spire of Netheril, broken off from the floating city of Ythryn when it crashedContinue reading “Rime of the Frostmaiden: Small Group, Large Deeds”
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