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Obsidian for game masters, plus DEVONthink to search RPG PDFs: linked NPCs, Canvas relationship maps and the best plugins for GMs.
Latest tabletop RPG news, new releases, and updates from the world of Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer 40K, and board games.
Finding players used to be the hard part I remember the days when you didn’t have much choice about who sat at the table for RPG night. Between the Satanic Panic and the general view that “only nerds play Dungeons and Dragons,” it was hard to find other players. I remember moving to a new…
I want to talk about something that genuinely makes me proud — and it’s not the custom gaming PCs, though those are pretty great too. If you’ve been following Jack Monkey Games for a while, you’ll know that tabletop gaming is at the heart of everything we do here. Warhammer 40K, D&D, board games, actual…
Its been 30 years I think sense I played Warhammer 40K. At the time I was broke and really did not have enough time. Now that I am doing better financially and have a little more time .. Spending time away from computers is even more important. As an artist I am happiest when I…
If you’ve ever dreamed of battling dragons, solving ancient puzzles, or sneaking through a castle under the moonlight, then Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) might be your perfect hobby. This legendary tabletop role-playing game (RPG) lets you become a hero in your own fantasy story—with just a pencil, some dice, and a bit of imagination. What Is D&D…
Card games are a fantastic way to bring people together, challenge your strategic thinking, and dive into imaginative worlds. Whether you’re a fantasy enthusiast, a competitive strategist, or someone looking for a fun party game, there’s a card game for you. Let’s explore four popular card games, how they’re played, and who might enjoy them….
Role-playing games (RPGs) have long captivated the imaginations of players around the world. These games, initially played with pen and paper around a table, have a rich history of storytelling, strategy, and collaborative play. With the advent of technology, many beloved tabletop RPGs have been successfully converted into computer games, bringing these intricate worlds to…
Before we talk about reverse railroading we need to talk about what is railroading. Railroading is a commonly debated and somewhat controversial game-mastering method in the realm of tabletop role-playing games (RPGs). In this approach, the Game Master (GM) exerts a high degree of control over the game’s narrative, often guiding players along a predetermined…
The legend says that most of the city was ash when the temple of Ishtar finally fell, but the legend could be mistaken; after all, no one who was alive then, is alive now. But imagine you are, as the Gods are, and can see between the clouds. She could have calmly been going about…