11/05/2024 Welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! This week looks like it is going to be a challenge to get items completed, but I have a lot in… Read more “Latest Miniature Projects: From Basilisks to Cyclops Skeletons”
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.
Latest Projects in Tabletop Game Design
11/03/2024 Happy Sunday, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! This week, I finished a couple more pieces and got them ready for the table. I painted up… Read more “Latest Projects in Tabletop Game Design”
Why Character Death Matters in TTRPGs like Shadowdark
11/01/2024 If you’re used to running or playing Dungeons & Dragons 5E, you know that character death is rare. Characters often feel like superheroes, equipped with an… Read more “Why Character Death Matters in TTRPGs like Shadowdark”
Using d666 Tables for RPG Encounter Generation
10/30/2024 I released Episode #3 on my YouTube channel today. This episode explains how to use a random table to generate an encounter that can be dropped… Read more “Using d666 Tables for RPG Encounter Generation”
Elden Ring PIece pieces and Clearing Out Miniatures
10/29/2024 I continue to print out the Elden Ring Chess pieces for my friend at work. Here is the last king I need to make plus 2… Read more “Elden Ring PIece pieces and Clearing Out Miniatures”
Weekly Update: Lizardman, Statues, and More
10/27/2024 Happy Sunday! Well, another week is coming to a close, but I was able to move a few items across the crafting table. First off, I… Read more “Weekly Update: Lizardman, Statues, and More”
Crafting Table Update: Miniatures and Models
10/22/2024 Happy Tuesday and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! Today we will look at the items I have on the crafting table for the week. I have… Read more “Crafting Table Update: Miniatures and Models”
Creating a Dynamic World for RPGs: Rumors and Timelines
10/18/2024 One of the keys to a great tabletop RPG is creating a world that feels alive and dynamic. A useful set of tools for this are… Read more “Creating a Dynamic World for RPGs: Rumors and Timelines”
World-building Wednesday: new NPC and the Districts of Golden Fields in my Shadowdark Campaign
10/16/2024 I spent some time adding to my Shadows of the Sundered Throne Shadowdark campaign recently. I took the Shadowdark rulebook and rolled up the different districts… Read more “World-building Wednesday: new NPC and the Districts of Golden Fields in my Shadowdark Campaign”
Learn to Paint a Cyclops Skull for Tabletop Games
10/15/2024 Happy Tuesday and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! Today, I released another video. This short video is my first painting tutorial (as you can tell if… Read more “Learn to Paint a Cyclops Skull for Tabletop Games”
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