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Author Archives: Tolrendordm
Reimagining the Age of Strife for Norðrlǫnd
When I reviewed Kobold Press’s Northlands setting recently, Northlands has Landed … and Northlands — Playable Flavour Done Right, I mentioned that my intention is to use the setting and it’s companion Northlands Sagas as the foundation for my first Tales of the Valiant … Continue reading
RPG Tech Talk Returns — Dreams of a Smarter Table
There’s something slightly ironic about the fact that it took playing more in-person tabletop RPGs to rekindle my interest in RPG technology. Over the past few months, playing regularly at RPG Taverns has absolutely re-energised my love of the hobby. It’s also been a … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, RPG Taverns, RPG Tech Talk, RPG Technology
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Maps, Maps and more Maps…
When I wrote my two-part review of the Northlands Worldbook, I mentioned that I intend to use the companion Northlands Sagas as my first full Tales of the Valiant campaign in the World of Tolrendor. That decision, of course, immediately raises the obvious question: How … Continue reading
Tales from the Tavern — Into the Fire
There’s something gloriously energising about organised play when the table composition is randomly thrown together. This was my first Thursday session rather than the usual Friday/weekend crowd. Noticeably quieter — but still with the same relaxed atmosphere. Thanks to train … Continue reading
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Northlands — Playable Flavour Done Right
Following on from my first post looking at the setting and flavour of Northlands… Why This Matters Players tend to ignore setting flavour unless it: Northlands clearly understands this. Almost all the setting flavour is reinforced by mechanics that push it … Continue reading
Northlands has Landed …
And it might be exactly what I’ve been waiting for… There are Kickstarters you back on a whim… and then there are the ones you quietly (and impatiently..) wait for because you know they’re going to shape your next campaign. Northlands for … Continue reading
When the Past Bites Back
There’s a particular rhythm to returning to RPG Taverns. You step back through the door, dice in hand, and the world has moved on without you—but somehow still feels familiar. This session was exactly that: a re-entry into Aranoa, with the … Continue reading
Posted in 5E D&D, Characters, Columns, RPG Taverns, Tales from the Tavern
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Tarin Nerweller — Fire from the Gutter
In my last post, Rolling Dice in a Real Tavern, I mentioned that I’d properly introduce the character I’ve been bringing with me to RPG Taverns — and it’s overdue to make good on that promise. This is Tarin Nerweller: my first … Continue reading
Posted in 5E D&D, Characters, Characters, RPG Taverns, Tales of the Valiant RPG
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Rolling Dice in a Real Tavern
Playing D&D 5E at RPG Taverns It’s a strange thing to realise you’ve spent years building worlds, doing prep, running adventures … without actually sitting on the other side of the table. And yet here I am — three sessions … Continue reading
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St Patrick’s Day Monster
One of the topics I intend to explore more in coming posts is the application of Generative AI capabilities to role-playing preparation. Although human creativity and artistic talent will clearly continue to be the main driving force in Role-playing Games, … Continue reading
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