Creating Monsters for Your Roleplaying Games
Super-trio Matt, Manny and James talk about the art and struggle to create new monsters in the campaigns, including the big bad/bosses.
Big Blue Die - Tabletop RPG Discussion
enMarch 15, 2023
Hit Points In RPGs: What Are They, What’s Their Purpose and Problems In Tabletop Gaming
enJanuary 11, 2022
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Matt & Seth discuss hit points in tabletop roleplaying games, starting with its origins in Chainmail to Dungeons & Dragons, and what we can do to make the rules of hit points better for gaming.
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