07/05/2026 Happy Sunday, and welcome back to Taletop Thoughts! The Fourth of July holiday made for a busy week, so hobby time was a little more limited… Read more “The Underdark Really Rocks!”
Tag: Solo Play
Every Adventure Needs a Clock—Every Campaign Needs a Calendar
07/01/2026 Happy Wednesday, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! Most adventures begin with a problem. Bandits are raiding caravans. A cult has kidnapped villagers. A dragon has… Read more “Every Adventure Needs a Clock—Every Campaign Needs a Calendar”
My Thoughts on the Western Reaches Player’s Guide
06/29/2026 Happy Monday, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! When I first received my PDF copy of the Western Reaches Player’s Guide, I was genuinely excited. I… Read more “My Thoughts on the Western Reaches Player’s Guide”
From Giant Eagles to Battlefields
06/28/2026 Happy Sunday, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! The past couple of weeks have been a little slower than I had hoped when it comes to… Read more “From Giant Eagles to Battlefields”
June 2026 Thursday Drop-in: The Honey Queen
06/25/2026 This month, we bring to you another drop-in that gives your players a moral dilemma: Is a life without hardship worth surrendering your freedom? At first… Read more “June 2026 Thursday Drop-in: The Honey Queen”
The Real Purpose of Random Encounters
06/23/2026 Happy Tuesday, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! Mention random encounters in an RPG discussion, and you’ll likely get a mixed reaction. Some GMs swear by… Read more “The Real Purpose of Random Encounters”
My Preferred Leveling Pace for Shadowdark Campaigns
06/19/2026 Happy Friday, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! One of the questions that comes up regularly in tabletop roleplaying games is how quickly characters should gain… Read more “My Preferred Leveling Pace for Shadowdark Campaigns”
Last Chance for These Hand-Painted Tabletop Treasures
06/18/2026 Happy Thursday, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! One of the things I love most about this hobby is bringing unique pieces to life for the… Read more “Last Chance for These Hand-Painted Tabletop Treasures”
Five Leagues from the Borderlands: Introducing the Borderwardens
06/17/2026 Happy Wednesday, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts! Last week, I announced that I would be starting a campaign of Five Leagues from the Borderlands. After… Read more “Five Leagues from the Borderlands: Introducing the Borderwardens”
Bring Better Followers to Your Shadowdark Campaign
06/13/2026 I’m excited to announce the release of my newest Shadowdark RPG supplement, Followers in Darkness, now available on DriveThruRPG! Followers have always been part of fantasy… Read more “Bring Better Followers to Your Shadowdark Campaign”