NPCs
Make the Most of Mirror Parties
Mirror parties are a convenient reflection of the player characters. Throw them into a tabletop campaign to force your players to consider who they really are and what they want.
interview
Danse Macabre - Interview with Chris Pickett and Wythe Marschall of Stillfleet Studio
We go deep on historical fantasy, mutations, and the Grit System with the team behind Danse Macabre.
Lore & Mortar
Lore & Mortar #3: Gods and Faith
Before you start sketching out complex pantheons, consider the fundamental questions of divinity in a tabletop context.
music
8 Albums to Amplify Your Tabletop Sessions
Expand your tabletop music library with 8 picks from various genres and lesser known artists.
city
Fixing Intracity Travel
Going from A to B within a TTRPG city can be engaging, but you need to choose your goal carefully.
Q&A
Borough Bound Q&A #1
We answer your questions about TTRPG cities: how to do laws, vary up your villages, and add combat to otherwise safe settlements.
TTRPG philosophy
Your Tabletop World Is Too Big
There is value in keeping your TTRPG campaign conveniently bounded.
city
d100 NPCs to Populate Your Tabletop City
Instantly generate compelling characters to plop into your fantasy city
music
How to Prep Music for a Tabletop Session
Everything you need to know about preparing music in advance of a TTRPG campaign.
Lore & Mortar
Lore & Mortar #2: What to Ignore
Don't overburden yourself when designing tabletop settings! Know what you can safely ignore when building your worlds.
new content
Introducing: Gunless Gauchos
Gunless Gauchos is a game all about Wild West adventure in fantasy worlds.
interview
The Loop Builds Its Own Structure - Interview with Ian Fisher of Tabletop RPG Music
A conversation with tabletop composer Ian Fisher about musical structure, VTT audio, and our composer community.