Author Archives: Tolrendordm

RPG Tech Talk: Realm Works

Just got an update email to say that the Kickstarter for this project by Lone Wolf Development has funded! Great news! It’s a different style of project from some, in that the software is pretty much already developed, and has … Continue reading

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Midgard: Campaign Setting Review – Part 5

Welcome to the last post in my review series (you can find the whole series here) of the Migard Campaign Setting. It’s been quite a journey, and we’ve encountered some strange and wonderful places, peoples and more along the way. … Continue reading

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February Update

Well, here we are in the second month of 2013 already!! There’s a cliche in there somewhere … 🙂 January was a great month for TolrendorDM’s Blog: after ending 2012 on a high with the highest monthly total of hits; … Continue reading

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Wizards Watch: DnD Classics dot com!

It’s been foreshadowed on many blogs for several days, and now it has come to pass: a new website (dndclassics.com run by DriveThruRPG) is now live offering a large range of TSR and Wizards of the Coast products in PDF … Continue reading

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The Cartographer’s Annual Challenge: January 2013

I think it’s obvious from this blog that I love the awesome Cartographer’s Annual from Profantasy Software! However, too often I download and admire the new style, but don’t get round to actually using it in my mapping! So, a few weeks … Continue reading

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DM for Kids: Back in the Saddle (literally…)

In my last DM for Kids column I lamented the fact that scheduling D&D sessions was not happening nearly as frequently  as I’d like! However, my intention was to rectify that over the Christmas holidays …. and I’m very happy … Continue reading

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Problem Solving the Gandalf Way…

Check this out. Couldn’t resist linking! 🙂

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Midgard: Campaign Setting Review – Part 4

The fourth part of my review series heads westwards into (very) strange magic-afflicted lands, and then north to the remnants of the great elven empire. Once again, prepare for the marvellous and the unexpected along the ride!  You can find … Continue reading

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Map of the Month: A(nother) view of the Havenscoast

It’s been a while since Map of the Month was some of my own work, rather than someone else’s! It’s a good feeling 🙂 This month’s map is yet another view of the Havenscoast. You can find my previous maps … Continue reading

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2013: Onwards!! Aspirations for the New Year…

Well a Happy New Year to all; we seem to have decided there is still life after the Mayan calendar, which is good to know, as it means more gaming time! 🙂 Anyway, as I mentioned in my last post, … Continue reading

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