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The Most Complete One-Book TTRPGs The best one-book TTRPGs give you everything you need to run a full campaign without buying a single supplement. No three-book treadmill, no “optional but mandatory” expansions, just a complete game in one volume. That means robust character creation and progression, GM tools that actually support play, and enough content … Read more
Top 6 Underappreciated Tabletop RPGs I’ve been writing several posts about underappreciated video games on various consoles in the past several week. I began thinking, aren’t there underappreciated tabletop RPGs too? Those that are very well-made, creative, innovative, fun, but slid under the radar? There must be. So I did some research…okay I did a … Read more
The most enjoyable Superhero Tabletop RPGs This guide is for TTRPG players who want to bring superhero action to their table but aren’t sure which system will deliver the best experience for their group. Superhero TTRPGs are more popular—and more ambitious—than ever. Whether you want to tell the coming-of-age story of teen heroes, team up … Read more
The Best Licensed Tabletop RPGs What is a licensed tabletop RPG? Something that’s licensed means it uses an intellectual property (IP) owned by someone else. For example Middle-Earth Enterprises owns the exclusive rights to The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. If anyone wants to make a movie, write a book or make a game, … Read more
Beyond D&D Part 2 If you haven’t read Part 1 yet, that’s probably the best place to start; it sets up everything this post builds on: 👉 Beyond D&D: A Complete RPG Guided Tour Through Tabletop Design Philosophies By now you’ve noticed how each game shifted the way you think about RPGs, from Knave’s stripped-down … Read more