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Make your characters fight for no reason at all

In order to develop characters we need to make them play-fight with one another in a stakes-free environment where we can simply explore through tiffs…

Jan 27 • Jack Edward

The best VTT is a giant, free, infinite, Canva whiteboard

Friendship with VTTs ended, Canva is now my best friend

Dec 21, 2025 • Jack Edward

Varieties of Scenes in TTRPGs

Across every TTRPG I've seen, there are basically six types of ways the text will guide you in structuring your "scenes," if they offer guidance at all.

Nov 6, 2025 • Jack Edward

Scenes in Tabletop Roleplaying Games --Collection

As a GM and designer, I struggle most with structuring and running scenes for the table.

Nov 6, 2025 • Jack Edward

The Ancient Game of Riddles

A riddle-making game for matching wits with fictional fairytale foes.

Oct 19, 2025 • Jack Edward

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