10/17/2025 Magic in Shadowdark RPG is thrilling — and dangerous. The “roll to cast” mechanic turns every spell into a gamble. Fail, and your spell fizzles, leaving… Read more “High Stakes Magic: Why Failure Makes Shadowdark Spellcasting Fun”
Tabletop Thoughts: Fresh Minis, Painting Progress, and Etsy Prep
10/14/2025 Happy Tuesday, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! This week on the crafting table, I’ve got a fresh batch of miniatures to share. From fearsome monsters… Read more “Tabletop Thoughts: Fresh Minis, Painting Progress, and Etsy Prep”
This Week in the Hobby: Creepy Eyes and Forest Builds
10/12/2025 Happy Sunday, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! It’s been a hectic week balancing work and life, but I still carved out a little time for… Read more “This Week in the Hobby: Creepy Eyes and Forest Builds”
Translating OSR Elements: What Shadowdark Keeps, What It Fixes
10/10/2025 The Shadowdark RPG wears its old-school roots proudly. Torches burn out after an hour, hit points are precious, and death lurks behind every flickering shadow. But… Read more “Translating OSR Elements: What Shadowdark Keeps, What It Fixes”
A Look Ahead at the Tabletop: Druids, Chimeras, and Angry Eyeballs
10/07/2025 Happy Tuesday, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! Another busy week on the horizon, but there are some exciting new things in the works worth keeping… Read more “A Look Ahead at the Tabletop: Druids, Chimeras, and Angry Eyeballs”
From the Crafting Table: Mind Flayers and Angry Balls of Eyes
09/30/2025 Happy Tuesday, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! This week, I wrapped up a batch of painted Mind Flayers for the Etsy store. These sinister little… Read more “From the Crafting Table: Mind Flayers and Angry Balls of Eyes”
Expanding Shadowdark: Bringing in New Spells from Other Fantasy RPGs and Third Party Supplements
09/26/2025 One of the joys of Shadowdark RPG is how lean its spell list is. Spells feel powerful, dangerous, and flavorful—but that small list also means most… Read more “Expanding Shadowdark: Bringing in New Spells from Other Fantasy RPGs and Third Party Supplements”
Thursday Drop-In: The Hollow Grove
09/25/2025 Happy Thursday, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! Today, we are releasing the Thursday Drop-in for September, titled ‘The Hollow Grove’. Travelers speak in hushed tones… Read more “Thursday Drop-In: The Hollow Grove”
Painting Trolls and Digging Through Time
09/21/2025 Happy Sunday, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! This past week was a whirlwind — work and other commitments kept us on our toes, and my… Read more “Painting Trolls and Digging Through Time”
Running Deadly Dungeons: How to Marshal Threats and Tension
09/19/2025 The Role of the GM in Deadly PlayDungeons should feel like more than just a collection of rooms and monsters. When players enter a dangerous delve,… Read more “Running Deadly Dungeons: How to Marshal Threats and Tension”
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