10/13/2024 Happy Sunday! Busy week but I did get a few things completed. I was able to finish my Underdark-themed Dry Cavern Dungeon Sticks. The models are… Read more “Painting Adventure: My Latest Tabletop Creations”
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 Rules: RAW to House Rules
10/11/2024 Striking the right balance between adhering strictly to the rules and allowing flexibility for narrative-driven choices can elevate a campaign from good to unforgettable. However, managing… Read more “Mastering Game Rules: RAW to House Rules”
Episode #1: DM Advice on Quantum Ogres
10/10/2024 Today, I released Episode#1 on the Tabletop Thoughts YouTube channel. You can see the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1GWa6Hyciwysl8HfgXA4SQ This DM advice video discusses the differences between the… Read more “Episode #1: DM Advice on Quantum Ogres”
Current Projects in Tabletop Gaming
10/08/2024 Welcome back! It has been a little while since my last post. Here are some of the items that I am currently working on. I have… Read more “Current Projects in Tabletop Gaming”
Throwback Thursday – My Top 8 Vanishing Craft YouTube Channels
10/03/2024 Recently I have been spending some time working on getting things ready for a YouTube channel. As I thought of many of the channels I have… Read more “Throwback Thursday – My Top 8 Vanishing Craft YouTube Channels”
Weekly Update: The Bald Owlbear!
09/29/2024 Happy Sunday and welcome to another Weekly Update! This week, I only have one miniature to share with you. I spent a lot of my free… Read more “Weekly Update: The Bald Owlbear!”
DM Advise: How to Weave Character Stories into Campaigns
09/27/2024 When running an engaging campaign, nothing beats the power of personal stories. Your players have invested time crafting their characters with rich histories and motivations. So… Read more “DM Advise: How to Weave Character Stories into Campaigns”
Weekly Update: Crafting a Halfling House & Dungeon Decor
09/22/2024 Happy Sunday and welcome back to another Weekly Update! I was busy this week but I completed a few things. I finished painting the halfling house.… Read more “Weekly Update: Crafting a Halfling House & Dungeon Decor”
Balancing Combat and Roleplaying: Finding the Right Mix of Action and Storytelling in Sessions
09/20/2024 As tabletop roleplaying games gain in popularity, the quest for the perfect balance between combat and roleplaying becomes essential for an engaging campaign. Striking the right… Read more “Balancing Combat and Roleplaying: Finding the Right Mix of Action and Storytelling in Sessions”
Throwback Thursday: Using Five Torches Deep and Shadowdark for Random Dungeons and Schrödinger’s Scenarios
09/19/2024 I reviewed Five Torches Deep almost three years ago. It is a decent game that requires a lot of work or another system (like 5E) to… Read more “Throwback Thursday: Using Five Torches Deep and Shadowdark for Random Dungeons and Schrödinger’s Scenarios”
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