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Dungeon Age: Coming soon…ish

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Joseph

Here’s a quick update on what Dungeon Age materials will definitely be coming out this year. One-shot dungeons galore! First up, I have a series of one-shot collections called Wicked Little Delves. Features: Status: All written, with playtesting in progress (and … Continue reading →

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RPG Confessions: Experience points (XP)

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Joseph

So. I don’t care about XP. Just… at all. Some folks express concern about getting XP at an appropriate rate. And look, I get it. Whatever system you play, there are probably rules about how to get XP and how … Continue reading →

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RPG Confessions: Too much loot

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Joseph

So. I don’t believe an adventure can have too much treasure in it. Some folks express concern when an adventure has too many treasures in it. Specifically, too many magic items. Perhaps they see the loot in each dungeon room, … Continue reading →

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Reavers and Rogues: New cover art

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Joseph

Check it out now: Reavers and Rogues on DriveThruRPG

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RPG Confessions: Over-powered treasure

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Joseph

So. I don’t believe in over-powered, “game-breaking” treasure. There is no such thing. Some folks express concern when an adventure has certain types of magic items. For example, magic armor that makes the wearer immune to fire… at Level 1. … Continue reading →

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Dungeon Age Bundle of Holding!

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Joseph

UPDATE: This event has ended. The good folks at Bundle of Holding are currently offering ten (10) adventures from Dungeon Age for just $14.95 (that’s 75% off the regular price if you bought them individually). The bundle includes ALL of … Continue reading →

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New solo RPG: Reavers and Rogues!

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Joseph

Hey, remember that solo game I was playtesting over and over? Well, it’s here! In Reavers and Rogues, you become a classic sword-and-sorcery pulp adventurer. This solo game allows you to create a unique character and play out the story beats … Continue reading →

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New novella: Lawless Rogues

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Joseph

I still write stories! Lawless Rogues (Amazon | DriveThruFiction) is a novella containing six short stories about, well, you’ll see below the cover… The ancient world of Harth withers beneath a dying sun…but it’s not dead yet. In the foul … Continue reading →

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Solo RPG Playtest #98-100

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Joseph

Seriously, there have been so, so many playtests. But I think we’re there. #98 – Enfys Meet Enfys, a herder trained by a hunter, armed with an axe! In the tavern she heard of the Lapis Scarab, and strode out … Continue reading →

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Solo RPG Playtest #9-10

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Joseph

We are getting very close to a finished product here folks! #9 Valient Vieno Meet Vieno, a farmer trained by a traveling musician, afflicted by a fatal illness. He heard tell of the White Book of the Gently Healing Hand, … Continue reading →

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