2010 September

Archive for September, 2010

One Campaign Ends

My flagship game is a bimonthly Sunday campaign. I play host to upwards of ten people as they battle the dark forces picking at dead gods’ bones. Or something like that. The campaign’s done. I’m tired. And I’m ready for something else. Behind the cut, I talk about why this campaign has failed and how [...]

Reexamining the Reexamining

My good friend SRM takes me on here. He brings up some very good points and points out I unfairly picked on the resting mechanics. I have a short response after the cut.

Engaging Campaigns

I did a short piece for Temporary Hit Points this week. I focused on engaging campaigns. Check it out here.

Schwalb Spotlight: Sarah Darkmagic

One of the best parts about working in the gaming industry is that I get to meet all sorts of brilliant, clever, and talented people. Today, I give you one of my more recent finds, a lovely lady who goes by Sarah Darkmagic. As someone new to roleplaying games, she brings a fresh and new [...]

Reexamining the Dungeon

In 3rd edition’s latter days, D&D introduced the tactical encounter. This was a revolution. Each one was a script for running a combat. Its structured format helps DMs run complex and dynamic encounters involving creatures, traps, hazards, special terrain and more. For all the benefits this format introduced, it was not without its challenges too.

Ask Dr. Evil: Slow Combats?

I love getting questions. Send them my way and you might get an answer just like Darren did.

The Ghost Tower’s Dungeon

Ah, DDI subscribers can now download my latest adventure, “The Dungeon of the Ghost Tower.” Grab it here.

Lost Monsters: Diabolic Progeny

It’s time for another classic monster to make its return. This time, let’s do the diabolic progeny.

Red Box Awesome

I don’t have cover art for this one, but if you happened to pick up the new D&D Starter Set, you’ll find a coupon inside to get access to another solo adventure that picks up after the one in the Player’s Book. I mention it because it’s was my contribution to the new red box. [...]

Do I Hate Roleplaying?

Gosh. I wonder, do I really hate roleplaying? Wow. Maybe I do. Let me explain. No, there is too much. Let me sum up.