Van Helsing and Anti-Stories in Games
A look at the Syfy show Van Helsing, it's nature as an anti-show, and how to turn that ...
Final Destination and the Dangers of the Mundane
A look at Final Destination and using it as a model for dangerous exploration in 5e.
Godzilla, Cloverfield, and fighting Kaiju
An in-depth look at Cloverfield and why it's the best model for kaiju in tabletop RPGs.
Planescape Faction Backgrounds: Dusties and Chaosmen
D&D 5e player background options for the Dustmen and Xaositect factions from the Planescape setting.
Planescape: Keys, Portals, and Complications
One of my favorite conceits of the Planescape setting is that anything might be a portal to somewhere ...
Magic Item Special Features for Planescape Campaigns
Some of my favorite things in the 5e DMG are the Special Features charts for magic items. They ...
Level-Banding in D&D 5e
A look at mixed-level parties and the importance of breakpoints in D&D 5e.
Breezango and Playing Comic NPCs Correctly
A look at the WWE tag-team of Breezango, and how to leverage them in your table-top games.
The Fifth Element and Homebrewed Campaign Worlds
A look at The Fifth Element, and how to create your own awesome world.