With a TV series that started back in 1966, Star Trek is the longest continuously running universe ever to grace our media. This week Sara and Rob will be reviewing one of the newest TTRPG adaptations

As Storytellers, we strive to make our games feel like living worlds. Having lifelike NPCs can make or break that feeling of immersion. This week, Sara & Rob take a deep-dive into the best ways to mak

Often recognized as the compulsion loop, TTRPGs contain a core gameplay loop that we build into our games. But it isnt the same loop if it's narrative or more combative. This week Sara and Rob dis

Every game system has something unique to offer; a reputation system, a world building tool, a neat relationship mechanic. Is there any reason we shouldn't borrow these mechanics for our own games? Th

We all struggle with the thought that our plots might not be "original." There are only 9 basic plots, after all! This week, Sara & Rob discuss how to lean into repurposing plots for your own home gam

This week, Sara & Rob shine the Systems Spotlight on Monster of the Week by @EvilHatOfficial. Hunt high school beasties a la Buffy the Vampire Slayer, travel the country to bring down unnatural creatu

A storytelling trope that spans into any genre, is the MacGuffin - the object of importance that sits at the center of the story. The heroes and villains both seek it, and control of it means victory!

Sara & Rob have spent years talking about how to build a better narrative for your TTRPG. What if your table just wants to hack & slash their way through the game, though? This week, Sara & Rob discus

Almost every single TTRPG player has watched a movie, read a book, or played a video game and thought, "I'd love to run a game based off this IP!" This week, Sara & Rob examine some of the games based

This month, Sara & Rob are shining the System Spotlight on Dresden Files Accelerated by @EvilHatOfficial! This game, using the FATE Accelerated system, brings the brilliant Urban Fantasy setting of @l