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    Author: dcfarcus

    I am an engineer who has enjoyed playing tabletop games since 1985. I have played D&D (Red Box up through 5E), Shadowrun, Mutants and Masterminds (all 3 editions), and various other games.

    Mastering Game Pacing: Techniques for Engaging Sessions

    01/10/2025 One of the most crucial skills for any Game Master is pacing. A well-paced session keeps players on the edge of their seats, fully engaged with… Read more “Mastering Game Pacing: Techniques for Engaging Sessions”

    January 10, 2025January 9, 2025 by dcfarcus

    Create a DIY Cyclops Grave for Tabletop Gaming

    01/08/2025 Welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! Today, I released another YouTube video. This video is my process of creating a Cyclops grave using XPS foam, foamboard, a… Read more “Create a DIY Cyclops Grave for Tabletop Gaming”

    January 8, 2025January 8, 2025 by dcfarcus

    Players Companion for Shadowdark: Class Insights and Opinions (Part 4)

    01/06/2025 Welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! Today, we are going to continue our review of the classes in the Player’s Companion for Shadowdark. This post will look… Read more “Players Companion for Shadowdark: Class Insights and Opinions (Part 4)”

    January 6, 2025January 6, 2025 by dcfarcus

    How to Achieve Balanced TTRPG Party Composition

    01/03/2025 In tabletop role-playing games, the story and adventures your group experiences hinge on the abilities and skills of the party. A balanced party composition can mean… Read more “How to Achieve Balanced TTRPG Party Composition”

    January 3, 2025January 3, 2025 by dcfarcus

    Step-by-Step Guide to Painting a Witch’s Cauldron

    12/30/2024 Welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! Today, I released another painting video on YouTube. In this video, I paint up a witch’s cauldron for the tabletop. Please… Read more “Step-by-Step Guide to Painting a Witch’s Cauldron”

    December 30, 2024December 30, 2024 by dcfarcus

    Hobby Update: Finished Miniatures for Tabletop Games

    12/29/2024 Happy Sunday and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! It has been a while since my last hobby update because of the busy holiday season. Here are… Read more “Hobby Update: Finished Miniatures for Tabletop Games”

    December 29, 2024 by dcfarcus

    Player Engagement and Involvement: Encouraging Active Participation from All Players

    12/27/2024 Creating an engaging tabletop role-playing game session is an art and a science. The success of your game hinges on the active participation of your players,… Read more “Player Engagement and Involvement: Encouraging Active Participation from All Players”

    December 27, 2024 by dcfarcus

    My Favorite Miniatures from the Holiday Week

    12/25/2024 Merry Christmas! Welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts. Today we will look at some of the miniatures I got in process this holiday week. First is the… Read more “My Favorite Miniatures from the Holiday Week”

    December 25, 2024 by dcfarcus

    Players Companion for Shadowdark: Class Insights and Opinions (Part 3)

    12/20/2024 Welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! Today, we will continue our examination of the classes in the Player’s Companion for Shadowdark, this time focusing on the Mage-type… Read more “Players Companion for Shadowdark: Class Insights and Opinions (Part 3)”

    December 20, 2024 by dcfarcus

    Players Companion for Shadowdark: Class Insights and Opinions (Part 2)

    12/17/2024 Welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! Today we will continue our look at the rest of the Fighter-type classes from the Player’s Companion. Pugilist “Pugilist are prize… Read more “Players Companion for Shadowdark: Class Insights and Opinions (Part 2)”

    December 17, 2024 by dcfarcus

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