Tragic backstories

Every character needs a backstory and tragedy is a powerful motivator. Dead family, razed homes, and enemies who have left a…

Taking control of player characters

Some role-playing games contain mechanics for removing control of characters from the hands of…

Crisis scenes — D&D 5e style

I’ve been playing home-brew games and old editions for a very long time. I don’t often feel the need to go…

Character backstories

How much backstory is too much for a character? Or too little? Most of role-playing is about actually playing the game…

Apparently aimless role-playing

Aron and I like to run highly organized and narrative role-playing games. We’re novelists and big fans…

How to lead (not force) players into story areas they are ignoring

Art for your games

If you use maps or tokens for your table-top role-playing games, then you need art for characters and monsters. Maybe you…