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Out of the Abyss 2020: Sessions 29-31

March 16, 2023June 25, 2023 Laidback DM

Hi all, I previously posted some warts-and-all email summaries of the ‘Curse of Strahd’ campaign I ran in 2017-18, and the ‘Tomb of Annihilation’ campaign from 2018-19. CoS was the first campaign I sent summaries to players by email after … Continue reading Out of the Abyss 2020: Sessions 29-31

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Out of the Abyss 2020: Sessions 26-28

March 9, 2023June 25, 2023 Laidback DM

Hi all, I previously posted some warts-and-all email summaries of the ‘Curse of Strahd’ campaign I ran in 2017, and the ‘Tomb of Annihilation’ campaign from 2018. CoS was the first campaign I sent summaries to players by email after … Continue reading Out of the Abyss 2020: Sessions 26-28

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Out of the Abyss 2020: Sessions 23-25

March 4, 2023June 25, 2023 Laidback DM

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SHOTGLASS ADVENTURES #2 and #3 Now Available on DrivethruRPG !

February 25, 2023 Laidback DM

Ever long for the days of simple one-shot adventures with everything included on one page? No hassle, limited prep? Something you could throw at your players and finish in one or two sessions? My first One-Page scenarios for 5e were released in … Continue reading SHOTGLASS ADVENTURES #2 and #3 Now Available on DrivethruRPG !

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Heaven Spent. A poem.

February 20, 2023 Laidback DM

When rest is ill metWhen time is heaven spentWhen loneliness shakesMy tree, leaves me rent Your voiceThe sonic equivalent Of water to the parchedOf land to the drowningOf peace to the waywardYour voice Soothed my painheaven spent For more poetry, … Continue reading Heaven Spent. A poem.

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Out of the Abyss: Sessions 20-22

February 19, 2023June 25, 2023 Laidback DM

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Despair. A poem.

February 10, 2023June 25, 2023 Laidback DM

Despair is not an easy thing:It requires commitment, hard work and lots and lots ofwallowing.Despair requires you dig deep:Determined self loathing is the key, or so they say, all bitter sweet.Despair is a friend to me:Who am I to argue … Continue reading Despair. A poem.

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Free Map: Old School Lava Caverns

February 4, 2023 Laidback DM

Time for a free map! I love drawing maps by hand for Dungeons & Dragons and other fantasy TTRPG adventures. I have far too many, so I like to give away my maps whenever I can. This map comes with … Continue reading Free Map: Old School Lava Caverns

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Failure. A poem.

February 4, 2023February 3, 2023 Laidback DM

FailureFocus blurredMyopic hazeHeartfelt lossLofty goalsBeyond surfeit Words ceaseBlack hole lifeNo Man’s LandBullets punctuateThe trench line Horizon, justOut of reachFaded sunsetLimping shadowExhausted Empty tankEndless beachDragging feetThere is no tryJust do For more poetry, click here. Continue reading Failure. A poem.

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Free Map: Lava Caverns

February 1, 2023February 2, 2023 Laidback DM

Time for a free map! I love drawing maps by hand for Dungeons & Dragons and other fantasy TTRPG adventures. I have far too many, so I like to give away my maps whenever I can. This Lava Caverns map … Continue reading Free Map: Lava Caverns

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Laidback DM: Running New TTRPGs

January 10, 2023June 26, 2023 Laidback DM

Everyone likes to try out a new TTRPG. New mechanics, new lore, new style of play – you name it, there’s a reason why you decided to buy that game and crack open the book or box. Here are a … Continue reading Laidback DM: Running New TTRPGs

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Out of the Abyss 2020: Sessions 17-19

January 7, 2023June 25, 2023 Laidback DM

Hi all, I previously posted some warts-and-all email summaries of the ‘Curse of Strahd’ campaign I ran in 2017, and the ‘Tomb of Annihilation’ campaign from 2018-2019. CoS was the first campaign I sent summaries to players by email after … Continue reading Out of the Abyss 2020: Sessions 17-19

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Laidback DM: The Year in Review 2022

January 2, 2023 Laidback DM

My Year in Review! This is a post about all the stuff I released in 2022. I haven’t done one of these before, so here goes nothing lol. Each of the products is listed in release order. Maps for Fantasy … Continue reading Laidback DM: The Year in Review 2022

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