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The Best Video Games Based on Tabletop RPGs

There are many video games based on tabletop RPGs since they are the basis for early and modern games. Either type is highly satisfying and demands more than the average gaming session. So, here are some of the best you should definitely try if you love both media.

Cyberpunk 2077 Vampire: The MasqueradeGames Based on Tabletop RPGs Includes Elder ScrollsBaldur’s GateWarhammer 40,000SummaryCyberpunk 2077 

CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 is controversial, at least. Much like it’s a tabletop...

DND Flaws for Fantasy Character Backgrounds

Here’s a quick list of fifty DND flaws for fantasy characters in your tabletop RPG campaign. I’m working on a DND flaws generator, so be sure to bookmark the site or find me on social media to learn more. For now, here’s some negative character traits for your campaign.

50 DND FlawsYour character is always late. Because of this, you are known as the “eternal procrastinator” among your peers.Your character is too trusting. You often believe the lies people tell you, which makes it dif...

RPG Tools Interview: Creator of Donjon

I managed to peer behind the curtain at the wizard behind the great Donjon website that is chock full of great RPG tools. Enjoy the interview!

> 1) Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

i exist at that point in the venn diagram where rpgs, computers, and lego intersect; where variables are named head_of_vecna (because snake_case); where no castle is a castle without ac/20s and tracked suspension.

> 2)  How would you describe Donjon?

donjon is a collection of generators and too...

Interview with Jason Faller about Mythica: Stormbound

I had the opportunity to talk with Jason Faller about the upcoming Mythica project, Stormbound.

1) Can you give us a quick rundown of Mythica: Stormbound project?

Stormbound takes place about 17 years after the storyline of the original 5 films, in the broken world left behind when Szorlok was defeated. We love stories about small places and lowly characters who are wrapped up in events that seem insignificant on the world stage, but are actually the nexus of events that are about to shak...

DND Avatar Maker with DALLE2 AI Coming Soon

I’ve built a DND avatar maker powered by the DALLE2 API from OpenAI. Don’t worry. You don’t need to know anything technical to use it. You pick a style, character class, and DND race, and then press a button. Or use random to get something unique.

I’ve built it for non-commercial and commercial uses. There will be more details on LitRPG Adventures. Members of LitRPG Adventures will be the first to get access to this powerful new tool. Here’s just a few of the examples I’ve created recently.

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The Best Ways to Make Gaming More Social

People often think of gamers as recluses who don’t interact with other people much. But this stereotypical image couldn’t be further from the truth for most people. Some play with their friends or meet people online that they can have fun with.

However, there are some people who love to game but might struggle a little to meet people and make friends. If you feel like your gaming is more of a solo activity but you’d like to make it more social, try some of the following ideas to meet more pe...

What You Need To Launch A Successful Board Game

There is no instruction booklet when it comes to turning a board game into a successful product. Like any business, it requires a certain amount of creativity and intuition.

However, there are some tips that can help to increase your chances of launching a successful board game. Below are just some of the things you need and how to achieve them. 

What You Need To Launch A Successful Board GameA great ideaSome form of fundingA manufacturerA marketing strategyA great ...

Critical Failure Chart for DND 5e: Melee + Ranged

I’ve put together a couple of d20 lists of critical failures you can use in your game if your players are getting a little too powerful. You can pick and choose what is appropriate for your game. As usual, these are just suggestions for a great DM to personalize accordingly.

Melee Critical Failure TableRanged Critical Failure TableMelee Critical Failure Table

Roll d20

1) You miss with a blow that is strong enough to knock the weapon out of your hand.

2) Your swing misses, but your ...

5 Great Reasons To Read History Rather Than News

Clarity is the most important thing for effectiveness, and the only way to improve clarity is to cut down on noise. That’s exactly why you should read more history and less news: history is much quieter than news.

When you read history, you open yourself up to a vast new world of information – and facts. News gives you the information that’s happening right now, but history gives you a better look at days long gone by.

I’ve put together a list of the

Five Great Rea...

Fantasy Grifters: Charlatan 5e DND Background Guide

Want to play a fantasy grifter? I’ve got some charlatan 5e DND backgrounds you can use for your thief character.

Do you want to play a Thief who has tricks up his sleeves? A grifter, a scam artist, a thief who pulls a fast one on you!

The above is a quick rundown of the charlatan background for thief characters in DND 5e. Let’s take a deeper look.

Table of ContentsCharlatan 5e DND Background GuideCharlatan Favorite SchemesPersonality Trait:Charlatan IdealsCharlatan ...