tabletop RPG

Could a tabletop campaign feel like a metroidvania without copying the video game parts?

I’m sketching a campaign set in one large, interconnected place, with distinct regions, locked routes, and reasons to revisit earlier areas. How can I make the exploration work…

Any OneNote add-ins worth trying for campaign notes?

I’ve just noticed OneNote has add-ins. Are any especially useful for running a tabletop campaign or keeping player information organized? I’m hoping to stick with OneNote rather than…

Are there tabletop RPGs where magic and technology really clash?

I’m looking for a tabletop RPG where magic and technology have different rules and can interfere with each other, but neither makes the other useless. Are there systems…

Which Star Wars RPG works for an Old Republic Sith campaign?

My group wants a long Old Republic campaign, and some players are new to tabletop games. We’re considering Star Wars D6 and the Fantasy Flight Games system. Which…

Is paid GMing worth trying as a side gig?

I’m considering running paid tabletop RPG sessions through StartPlaying.games. How should I weigh the possible benefits against the prep and effort of getting a group started?

How do you check an RPG project before backing it?

I’ve seen concerns about projects promising PDFs or virtual tabletop assets but delivering something different. What’s worth checking before I back one?