01/23/2026 Happy Friday, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! Today I want to talk about conversation vs. exposition at the table—and why I think your campaign world… Read more “Your World Is Better Than Your Notes”
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Looking for a Spy One-Shot? Super Secret Spy Agency Might Be It
01/21/2026 Happy Wednesday, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts!Today we are going to do a TTRPG review. Super Secret Spy Agency: A Cinematic Spy RPG Review Fast.… Read more “Looking for a Spy One-Shot? Super Secret Spy Agency Might Be It”
Getting New Players & GMs Up to Speed with Shadowdark
01/09/2026 Happy Friday, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! Today I want to talk about something that comes up every single time Shadowdark hits the table: getting… Read more “Getting New Players & GMs Up to Speed with Shadowdark”
Running Factions Without Losing Your Mind
12/19/2025 Happy Friday, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! One of my favorite ways to make a TTRPG world feel alive—even when the party isn’t looking—is to… Read more “Running Factions Without Losing Your Mind”
Who’s Carrying the Torch? Using Hirelings in Your Shadowdark Campaign
12/12/2025 Happy Friday, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! Today I want to talk about something that doesn’t always get the spotlight in our dungeon-delving sessions, but… Read more “Who’s Carrying the Torch? Using Hirelings in Your Shadowdark Campaign”
Speak Friend and Enter: Adding Language Learning to Your Shadowdark Campaign
12/05/2025 Happy Friday, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! This week, I’ve been tinkering with something small-but-mighty for Shadowdark tables: a simple, player-friendly method for learning new… Read more “Speak Friend and Enter: Adding Language Learning to Your Shadowdark Campaign”
Forging New Spells in the Shadowdark: A Wizard’s Guide to Arcane Creation
11/14/2025 Happy Friday, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! One of the things I’ve always loved about Shadowdark is how clean and quick the magic system is…… Read more “Forging New Spells in the Shadowdark: A Wizard’s Guide to Arcane Creation”
Notes, Rumors, and Rewards: The Tavern Bulletin Board
11/12/2025 Happy Thursday, adventurers, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! Let’s talk about something I’ve come to love in my campaigns — the bulletin board. You know… Read more “Notes, Rumors, and Rewards: The Tavern Bulletin Board”
Tools & Tables: Best Random Generators and Adventure Starters
11/07/2025 Happy Friday, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! Every GM has been there: you’ve got your dice, your notes, your snacks… but no idea what’s behind… Read more “Tools & Tables: Best Random Generators and Adventure Starters”
High Stakes Magic: Why Failure Makes Shadowdark Spellcasting Fun
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”
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