Run D&D and other RPG Sessions Without the Stress – Second Edition of the DriveThruRPG Platinum Bestseller Are you a game master who’s short on time, overwhelmed by prep, or tired of burnout? The No-Prep Gamemaster is your solution. This updated and expanded second edition of Matt Davids’ well-known guide offers a practical, inspiring approach to running […]
Star Frontiers (TSR, 1982-1985) The cover above sold Star Frontiers for me. I walked into a hobby shop, grabbed it, and wouldn’t let go. My 11-year-old self couldn’t resist the cool hero, his hot girlfriend, and his alien buddy. The crashed spaceship in the background was the icing on the cake. I wanted to be that guy
Superhero Tabletop Role-Playing Games Heroes Unlimited™ RPG, 2nd Edition – Old School CRUNCH, D100 – I played a ton of this about 25 years ago. The rules were difficult, but the heroes were cool. Champions – Old, old school, CCCRRRUUUUUUNCH, D6 – I played one session at Gen Con. It was a lot of fun, but I
Running Deeper Cyberpunk Games The genre of cyberpunk is often described as “high tech, low life.” The statement is accurate, but the genre goes far beyond that into soulless nihilism. A better description—or one that adds an extra element—comes from the 80s supergroup Chequered Past’s song World Gone Wild, in which the chorus says, “We will survive /
Space: 1999 – Free Quickstart Guide PDF From the product description: “A cataclysmic accident has sent Earth’s moon hurtling into space, leaving behind a broken planet. Life has become a fight for survival for the people of Moonbase Alpha as their journey takes them far deeper into the universe than they ever thought possible! “Take part
D&D and Pathfinder Supplement for Adding Details to Heists Level up your next fantasy heist with The Book of Random Tables: Fantasy Heists—a must-have supplement for dungeon masters looking to add depth and detail to their campaigns without spending hours in prep. Designed to work with any fantasy tabletop role-playing game, this book is packed
1d12 angry minotaurs arrive, wielding greataxes. Time Limits in D&D A ticking clock always adds urgency and drama. A time deadline is a classic storytelling device that can be used effectively in D&D and other RPGs. The film High Noon frequently features a clock in the background of scenes, reminding the audience that time is running out.
Movies can make us better game masters. GMs need to know the elements that make stories exciting. Don’t worry—I’m not adding anything else to your plate. You’re probably already watching movies. The key is to be an active viewer, not a passive one. Here’s what I mean. We can watch movies and simply consume the
I’ve gathered up some resources for QuestWorlds. If you are looking for setting-agnostic tabletop role-playing game rules, here is a great candidate. I’ll keep adding QuestWorlds resources as I find them. QuestWorlds RPG Resources
46 Books Worth $243 for $18 – D&D Resources Suited for Any Style – Limited Time Only Gather up your party for endless adventure with this bundle of tabletop role-playing books from Dicegeeks. This TTRPG explorer’s kit contains an amazing variety of rulebooks, sourcebooks, and campaign resources that enhance your favorite Dungeons & Dragons games—we’ve included standouts
Ashes Without Number character sheet! This will be the home of my collection of Ashes Without Number character sheets once they are available. For now, check out the Ashes Without Number Kickstarter. FROM THE KICKSTARTER DESCRIPTION: “Ashes Without Number is a tabletop role-playing game for the end of the world. Whether as a civil collapse, alien
Marvel Multiverse character sheet! It’s no secret I collect role-playing game character sheets. The Marvel Multiverse is another one I’m adding to my vast collection. The RPG is relatively new, so only a few different character sheets are available. However, there is an official fillable character on DriveThruRRG, see below. Marvel Multiverse Character Sheet Free
33 Random Tables for Superhero, Metahuman, or Mutant Tabletop Role-Playing GamesCut down prep time and add dynamic details to your superhero tabletop RPG sessions with The Book of Random Tables: Superheroes. Perfect for modern settings, this book offers D100 and D10 tables to generate everything from NPCs to story hooks on the fly. Build quick supervillains, roll for exciting street
Aether Nexus character sheets! You all know I love RPG character sheets. Here’s my collection of Aether Nexus sheets that I expect to keep growing as the game is new. Fantasy? Check! Anime vibes? Check! Mecha? Check! Aether Nexus is a fantasy mech RPG from Absolute Tabletop. From the DriveThruRPG description: “Aether Nexus is a
This is Creator Finances, a presentation that I gave at Archon 2024. The subtitle is How to Position Yourself to Make a Living Doing What You Love. Who I am: My name is Matt Davids. I am a full-time role-playing game book creator. And you heard me right—I am full-time at this. I’m doing this
