Explore how the “theater of the mind” from Old-Time Radio can enhance roleplaying games. Learn five audio techniques to build immersion, from verbal tricks to sound science.
Why the scariest D&D monsters only exist in your mind
Learn how to describe D&D monsters to make them truly scary. A guest post by Tom Gilbert of LunaBear Games, creator of the Deck of Holding Kickstarter.
Don’t get too comfortable: Why cozy horror is taking over gaming
An in-depth look at the cozy horror gaming genre. We explore why this hybrid of comfort and fear, seen in titles like Dredge, is becoming a new mainstream trend.
Why Sephiroth Remains Gaming’s Most Iconic Villain
More than twenty-five years after his debut, Sephiroth continues to inspire debate, cosplay, fan art, and even fear. But what is it about this character that has given him such lasting power in gaming culture?
How to Make Rumi’s ‘Golden’ Outfit from KPop Demon Hunters
If you’re like most people, you’ve seen Kpop Demon Hunters on Netflix, and as a result you either have Soda Pop or Golden stuck in your head right now.
Expert advice: How to Make Combat Interesting
What makes combat interesting? A lot of GMs think the answer is giving the monster secret powers, to be revealed at the worst moment. I’ve even seen articles that suggest misleading players about the monster’s abilities. Which is a shame, because that tops my list of what Not to do.
Are steampunk novels too niche to be popular?
The Eternal Child is a thrilling mystery set in a 19th-century Britain plagued by an oppressive regime and the living dead.
Comfy cosplay: how to look good AND be comfortable at a con
Everyone has different goals when it comes to cosplay. Tori talks comfort whilst looking good at a con!
How to Cosplay Without Breaking Your Budget or Your Sanity
I was in high school when I attended my first comic con. My best friend (who has been obsessed with comic books since forever) told me about it: the big-name actors who show up, the goodies for sale, the costumes…
Why I introduced my daughter to D&D using ChatGPT
A blog in which guest writer Tori Struder tells the tale of what happened when she decided to ask ChatGPT to DM for her…
