June 10, 2020
The Festival of Magic (2018) Written by: David Flor Genre: Tabletop Game Publisher: Dark Light Interactive Media Why I Chose It: The cover instantly caught my eye. I was looking for a fun, vibrant adventure to run a group through, and this sounded perfect! The Premise: The Festival of Magic is a short introductory adventure for a group of of 1st-characters, compatible…
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May 13, 2020
I’m back with more Blue Rose. I enjoyed the first short story so much, I knew I wanted to share the next one I read as well. This one dives a bit more into some intrigue and political drama of the world, giving an interesting picture of a multifaceted conflict. Tales of Blue Rose: Heartsong (2018) Written by: Lindsay Smith Genre:…
Read More » April 8, 2020
During lockdown, I’ve been diving into some of the tabletop games I haven’t been able to play yet. Blue Rose, a game from publisher Green Ronin, also has a fiction line set in its world. To learn more about the game, I decided to check out the stories. As a bonus, the short story length is perfect for my chaotic…
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March 11, 2020
The Fey Fayre (2019) Written by: RNW Genre: Tabletop Game Publisher: RNW Why I Chose It: I’ve played several one-shots from RNW before and adored them, so when I was looking for a fun, light-hearted adventure for a lazy Saturday, I knew this would be it. The Premise: A whimsical single-session standalone adventure designed for 5th edition. Intended for two to…
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February 12, 2020
Another Dungeons & Dragons post! What can I say? I’ve got the game on the brain. One of my favorite parts of Dungeons & Dragons is coming up with the backstory of my character. Why would someone choose a life of danger and adventure in the world? There’s a running joke that every character in a tabletop game has a…
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January 8, 2020
Happy New Year! If you’re anything like me then the start of 2020 has you filled with ideas and excitement. I’m working on putting together a new campaign for my Dungeons & Dragons group. Now, what is a campaign? A campaign is a longer-form game that lasts many sessions (sometimes going on for years!) and follows a core group of…
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December 11, 2019
Eberron: Rising from the Last War (2019) Written by: Wizards of the Coast Genre: Tabletop Game Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Why I Chose It: Eberron has been one of my favorite Dungeons and Dragons settings for ages. I’ve been eagerly waiting the new book and dove into it the day it was released! The Premise: This book provides everything players and…
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November 13, 2019
Baldur’s Gate: Descent Into Avernus (2019) Written by: Wizards of the Coast Genre: Tabletop Game Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Why I Chose It: I am always curious about the newest Dungeons & Dragons games, and this one heads straight into hell (literally). I had to check it out and see what adventures had been crafted. The Premise: Welcome to Baldur’s…
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October 9, 2019
Whether it’s your first time or your hundredth, running a Dungeons and Dragons game can be intimidating. Every group will be unique and game will have its own flow but there are a few ways to help any game run a little smoother. Here are 5 quick tips on running your own Dungeons and Dragons game.
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September 11, 2019
Reunited (2016) Written By: Nicole Givens Kurtz Genre: Science Fiction Series: Cybil Lewis Pages: 39 pages (Softcover) Publisher: Mocha Memoirs Press Why I Chose It: I’ve heard so many great things about the Cybil Lewis books that I decided there was no time like now to dive in. As a shorter book, it fit my busy schedule perfectly. The Premise:…
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