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
Jungle Adventure Novella A jungle pilot and an archaeologist must escape the Amazon when a ruthless businessman’s obsession awakens an ancient terror. Temple of the Monkey King – Paperback and Kindle – Click Here Sean Doogan thought it was just another job—flying a wealthy tycoon and his team into the heart of the Amazon. But
One thing I never want to hear from fellow role-players is, “We had to cancel this week.” That makes me sad because I want more role-playing in the world. Though I completely understand—after all, we all have lives and responsibilities—what I hate hearing is, “We had to cancel because our DM wasn’t prepared.” This drives
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
Outgunned character sheet! This is where I’m gathering resources for the Outgunned Role-playing Game. As you all know, I love character sheets. I’m also creating a list of the main Outgunned RPG rules and other books. The Outgunned Adventure is right up my alley. Hopefully, I’ll get to run it in the future. Outgunned &
List of D&D 2024 character sheets. I’m gathering as many 2024 Dungeons and Dragons characters as I can. Most are free, or you can pay what you want on the DMs Guild or DriveThruRRG. I’ve added some other links as well. If you need 5E or 2014 D&D sheets, I also have a collection of
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
I just learned of the passing of actor Ron Ely. He was my childhood Tarzan. Even though the show was 20 years old, it was a staple of 80s TV on Saturday and Sunday mornings. I watched it all the time and loved it. Then, around the mid-80s, I discovered Doc Savage: Man of Bronze.
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
This is Born Heroes vs. Bootstrap Heroes: How Writers Can Choose the Right Type of Hero for Their Stories. This is a presentation I gave at Archon 2024. My name is Matt Davids. You can find my works at dicegeeks.com, mattdavids.com, or scoundrelspace.com. This is my novel, but I also create tabletop role-playing game resource
