The Bookshelf

Get ready for spooky season in comfort with these Halloween recommendations for books, movies, and games - jumpscare free.

Explore the world of cozy games designed to take the stress away and find suggestions for getting into the genre.

A quick-start guide on how to build and fill the "dungeons" part of Dungeons and Dragons with players and DM in mind.

You and your party step into the dimly-lit main chamber of the dungeon you've been exploring for the past three sessions. After countless...

Setting up a new campaign is fun, but the prep begins long before session one. Here's how to run a successful session zero.

Knowing the mechanics in theory is one thing, but knowing how to play the game is another. Here is my favorite advice for new players.

The final part of this explanatory series, where we look at the marvelous miscellaneous minutia of writing up a character sheet.

Explaining your inventory and how to use it.

Fight for your life and learn how combat works in Dungeons and Dragons!

All about spells! Who gets them, from where, and how to write them down.

Figure out how not to die with hit points in Dungeons and Dragons.

Learn how to build up a character sheet, starting with your basic abilities.

Understanding what a character sheet is, why you need it, and what goes on it

A reference sheet to the 12 basic classes in Dungeons and Dragons.

Want to run a campaign but can't think of a plot? I've got you covered.

Finding purpose in the aftermath. A discussion of environmental storytelling in Breath of the Wild.