Theros D&D poll: Through a series of coincidences and bold choices, the group have become the household troops of an allied NPC that turned out to be the King of Akros.
Because he boasts no military achievements, is physically weak, and has temporarily abandoned his station, many of the Lektoi (ruling families) think he's unfit to rule, and intend to make a bid for the throne by challenging him.
Who are the leaders of these families, and what defines them?
Painted up a couple of Crooked Dice barrow-wights (which are really nice metal models BTW... I wish there were more of 'em :) ):
New #dnd / #rpg post from Pelgrane Press Ltd:
Page Turners Preview: The Beacon
https://pelgranepress.com/2025/04/18/page-turners-preview-the-beacon/
New #dnd / #rpg post from Nerdarchy:
Playing With Morality: Shades of Grey in TTRPG Storytelling
https://nerdarchy.com/playing-with-morality-shades-of-grey-in-ttrpg-storytelling/
Something I wish I'd included in my friendly rant video against AI in DnD in answer to the people who say "AI is just a tool"
...well giant 4x4s and SUVs are just a tool, but they are entirely overkill (word chosen carefully) for the job that most folks put them to use for.
Using an LLM to give inspiration when you could use a random table is the same as using a 4x4 for the school run - the wrong tool for the job, and a tool which has actively harmful externalities.
Share your great ideas for the weekly r/osr blogroll!
https://www.reddit.com/r/osr/comments/1k2bsrn/osr_blogroll_18th_24th_april_2025/
Naming things in #DnD can be hard. It doesn’t have to be.
New #dnd / #rpg post from The Kind GM:
Boardgame Briefs: Exploding Kittens
https://thekindgm.com/2025/04/18/boardgame-briefs-exploding-kittens/
New #dnd / #rpg post from False Machine:
dErO - VotE: Re Development
https://falsemachine.blogspot.com/2025/04/dero-vote-re-development.html
Graymist – Dragon Empire Prep Session 20: SlyFlourish YouTube Video
My kid (8) has asked me to run a tabletop game for her and her friends (my dreams as a parent are all coming true!) and I'm sincerely excited by the prospect. BUT: I must also consider how to handle this.
Do I just get her to invite some friends over?
Do I make it a club at the school?
Do I make it a club at the library next to the school?
Any advice / anecdotes are appreciated!
Don't wait for the Player's Handbook 2! We've got all your species and subclasses updated for 2024 right here!
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My patrons got to scout out for potential dangers last week. You can too if you become a patron, you'll even get access to this week's revised poisons if you do!
New #dnd / #rpg post from Azukail Games:
Tactical Plastic Report Episode 7: The Plastos Federation
https://azukailgames.com/tactical-plastic-report-episode-7-the-plastos-federation/
RPG tip: Use random tables during prep and play to shake up ideas and come up with unique situations.
Today
Day off 1/3
Spending time with the dog so my wife can sleep in
Some tidying up around the house in case family comes by this weekend
Groceries!
Reading and prepping tomorrow's #AdventurersLeague module
And running #SwordCoastRamblers #dnd tonight!
ICYMI: Cold Sun | Survive And Explore A World At The Dawn of Civilization https://www.enworld.org/threads/cold-sun-survive-and-explore-a-world-at-the-dawn-of-civilization.712817/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ttrpg #dnd
