· 30 min read D&D 5e
How Many Magic Items Should I Give My Players?
The answer isn't a number. It's knowing what kind of power you're actually giving. A framework for evaluating magic items by impact, not rarity.
· 11 min read
Your Players Have Too Much Gold
Your TTRPG economy is running on one person's effort — yours. Gold sinks won't fix that. Tradeoffs will. Here's how to build an economy that works for you.
· 9 min read
Stop Using Spreadsheets for Swords
TTRPG inventory is broken. The fix isn't just better tracking. It's recognizing that inventory can be a place where stories happen.
· 17 min read D&D 5e
D&D Shop Ideas: 8 Ready-to-Use Examples for Your Campaign
Complete shop inventories with items, prices, shopkeepers, and mystery items you can drop into any D&D session.
· 13 min read
Beyond the Vending Machine: TTRPG Shop Design
The design principles that separate forgettable shops from ones that make your entire economy come alive.
· 7 min read
You Don't Have to Grow Your Own Tomatoes
The myth of the wholly original GM is holding you back. Great GMs curate, adapt, and combine. The creativity is in the selection, not the raw materials.
· 9 min read
Encumbrance Punishes the Players Who Use It
The most dropped rule in TTRPGs fails not because of friction, but because it penalizes engagement. The fix isn't better enforcement. It's giving players a reason to care.
· 6 min read D&D 5e
Unidentified Items in D&D: A Guide for Better Reveals
Unidentified items are one of the most underused storytelling tools in TTRPGs. Here's why they deserve a place in your game, and how to make reveals land.