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Beginner TTRPG Guides
New to tabletop roleplaying games? This comprehensive beginner's guide covers everything you need to start your first adventure, from finding a game to understanding the rules. Learn how to start your tabletop RPG journey!


Why Daggerheart Might Be the Narrative TTRPG So Many Tables Are Looking For
Whether you’re a critter, a total beginner, or simply a TTRPG enjoyer looking for your next system, Daggerheart has probably crossed your radar. With so many actual play communities exploring it and more tables experimenting beyond traditional fantasy systems, it feels like we’re standing at the edge of another evolution in tabletop gaming. But what exactly makes Daggerheart stand out? And why are so many people embracing it? Let’s dig in. (If you prepare to watch rather tha

Richard Keir
Feb 155 min read


Tabletop Roleplay Spotlight Review: Call of Cthulhu
Explore the sanity-blasting world of Call of Cthulhu. Our spotlight review delves into its unique mechanics, what makes it so terrifying, and why it's the perfect game for horror fans.

Richard Keir
Sep 19, 20252 min read


Tabletop Roleplay Spotlight Review: Daggerheart
Is Daggerheart right for your group? Our spotlight review explores the narrative-focused mechanics, the unique Hope/Fear system, and what makes it different from other TTRPGs.

Richard Keir
Sep 15, 20254 min read


Tabletop Roleplay Spotlight Review: Dungeons and Dragons
New to TTRPGs? Our spotlight review of Dungeons and Dragons covers its core mechanics, who it's for, and why it's the most popular fantasy roleplaying game in the world.

Richard Keir
Sep 15, 20253 min read


Player Tips: Creating Living Tabletop Roleplay Characters You'll Love to Play
You've got your dice, you've chosen your class, and you've picked a cool-sounding origin. Now comes the part that can feel both exciting and daunting: backstory. For many, this means diving into a character's past, often emerging with a tale of woe, a murdered family, or mysterious amnesia. While tragic pasts certainly provide motivation, a truly great tabletop roleplay character is more than just a collection of sad events.

Richard Keir
Sep 10, 20254 min read


Your First Time Behind the Screen: Essential Tips for New Gamemasters
Taking on the role of a Game Master for the first time? Don't panic! This guide provides practical tips for new GMs on how to prepare, run a smooth session, and have fun.

Richard Keir
Aug 19, 20256 min read


The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Your First TTRPG
Introduction: Your Adventure Begins Here Have you ever watched a show like Critical Role or Stranger Things and felt a pull towards the...

Richard Keir
Aug 16, 20255 min read
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