Denver engineer Brendan Boyd slays climate anxiety with The Dragon Smog. A hand animated folk myth about Smaug, smog, and the power of human led storytelling.
Archives for April 2026
Discover what was posted on the blog during April 2026. This collection covers topics in Music, Sites, and Tabletop & RPGs.
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Help independent news: Pick May’s RPG Publisher Spotlight
In a world where fireballs are real, a trickster god is a terrifying wild card. Discover how to use mythological tricksters to challenge player assumptions and use our patron poll to vote for the May RPG Publisher Spotlight honouree.
StartPlaying accidentally launches “Shadowdark Mode” after engineering typo
StartPlaying delays its highly anticipated dark mode for an elaborate April Fool’s prank. Find out how to survive the Shadowdark Mode desktop minigame.
Ticketmaster to monetise tabletop industry with “Questmaster Core” integration
Ticketmaster expands into roleplaying games with Questmaster Core, bringing dynamic pricing and convenience fees to the tabletop. Learn how the ticketing giant plans to monetise the industry through scalped character classes and a “Verified Fan” waiting room.
