table top
Table top games take us back to the good ole gaming days, before we had to plug in to play.
The Porch Light That Stayed On
I didn’t notice the porch light at first. It was just another fixture on a quiet street lined with oak trees and tired mailboxes. But every night at 9 p.m., without fail, it clicked on—even in rain, even in summer heat, even when no one was home.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in Gamers
AI Tools for Dungeon Masters: How Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionizing D&D Prep
Running a Dungeons & Dragons campaign has always been a labor of love. Worldbuilding, NPC creation, encounter balance, lore consistency, session notes—the list never ends. In recent years, however, AI tools for Dungeon Masters have quietly changed what prep looks like behind the screen.
By Richard Bailey2 months ago in Gamers
Tracking Time in Dungeons & Dragons: Why It Matters and How to Do It Like a Pro
Time is one of the most underused mechanics in Dungeons & Dragons — and that’s a shame. Many Dungeon Masters are meticulous about hit points, initiative, and treasure, but leave the passage of time vague or undefined. As a result, the game world can feel oddly static, as if it exists only when the players are looking at it.
By Richard Bailey2 months ago in Gamers
What Is the Rice Purity Test? Why It Still Matters and How It Inspired a New Wave of Gamer Tests. AI-Generated.
The Rice Purity Test has quietly become one of the internet’s most recognizable personality-style quizzes. At first glance, it looks simple: a checklist of life experiences, a score from 0 to 100, and a moment of self-reflection. But behind that simplicity is a cultural phenomenon that continues to influence how people talk about identity, choices, and even gaming behavior today.
By Enzo Marcelli2 months ago in Gamers
Fast-Prep NPC Ideas for Dungeon Masters (No Tables Needed)
Every Dungeon Master knows the moment. The party walks into a random shop you didn’t expect them to visit, or they decide to talk to a background guard instead of the quest giver you spent hours preparing. Suddenly, all eyes are on you.
By Richard Bailey2 months ago in Gamers
How to Keep Your D&D Campaign Organized (Without Losing Your Mind)
Running a Dungeons & Dragons campaign is thrilling — but it can also feel like juggling flaming swords while balancing on a kobold’s back. Between NPC names, ongoing quests, player backstories, faction politics, and your own worldbuilding, things get messy fast.
By Richard Bailey3 months ago in Gamers
How to Run D&D Mystery Adventures Without Railroading Your Players
Mystery adventures can be some of the most memorable sessions you’ll ever run as a Dungeon Master. The thrill of unraveling clues, connecting the dots, and exposing the culprit gives players a level of agency that’s hard to match with a standard dungeon crawl. But mysteries in Dungeons & Dragons come with a unique challenge: it’s easy to accidentally railroad your players into a single solution. If they don’t find a clue or guess the “right” suspect, the entire story can grind to a halt.
By Richard Bailey3 months ago in Gamers
Mistress of The Ardent Thorns
Caravor trembled. He was on his knees, and naked but for a sack over his head, and the manacles around his thick wrists. He heard footsteps in the room, and he felt his heart race. They stalked closer, the heels ringing on the stone floor.
By Neal Litherland3 months ago in Gamers
Cheap Laptops That Can Run Sims 4 – Budget Picks for Smooth Gameplay
Quick Answer: If you’re searching for cheap laptops that can run Sims 4, you’ll be glad to know that models like the Acer Nitro 5, Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i, and HP Omen 16 are affordable options that handle Sims 4 smoothly, even with mods and expansions.
By Perfect Tech Views3 months ago in Gamers
