Tabletop Roleplaying Games (TTRPGs) and mental health go hand-in-hand in today’s world. TTRPGs have become a common form of escapism, a way to forget about the problems of everyday life and get into a world of fantastical lands and people.
Hardboiled Radio: A review of Golden Age radio plays
On October 30th 1938, Americans panicked. They ran screaming into the streets and many fled their cities. It was chaos.
How Physician Assistant School Helped Me Craft an RPG: Sparking creativity for game players and designers
Helping people with coughs and lacerations pays my bills. I love working as a PA, and don’t plan to leave the urgent care clinic even if we have a repeat of 2020.
How to handle romance and sexuality in RPGs
Romance and sexuality in RPGs can involve a great deal of OOC emotional investment. Since our PCs’ emotions are key here, we need to be comfortable delving into that territory.
Megagames and COVID-19
Megagames are a large scale game with aspects of board game, political roleplay, and resource management game.
A Beginner’s Guide to Character Creation in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition
If you’re new to DnD 5e or playing with someone who is, making a character can seem overwhelming.
Guest Commentary: My 2020 Virtually Expo roleplaying experience
Compounded with logistical challenges, the frustration of finally getting the technology to work only to discover that no one else has made an effort is understandable.
The Fundamentals of Being a Dungeon Master
The role of the Dungeon Master (DM) is to keep the campaign compelling and fun for the players.
Only VR can produce genuinely next-gen hardware
The second generation of VR headsets will be an incredible leap in capabilities from the first. This upgrade will be the real next-gen stars of the upcoming wave of hardware changes.
Single-Player RPGs: What there is to know about solitary gaming
Many RPGs can be adjusted to fit a single player, and as a result, there are no limits to the stories that can be played alone.
