Introduction I previously posted some warts-and-all email summaries of the ‘Curse of Strahd’ DnD 5e campaign I ran in 2017-18, the ‘Tomb of Annihilation’ campaign I ran in 2018-19, the ‘Out of the Abyss’, a campaign I ran in 2020, the ‘Phandelver’s Pact’ campaign I ran from … Continue reading Secrets of the Draaken Emperor (2024-25) – Session 1
Draakenslund Adventures is a new line from Laidback DM, set in the mythic world of Draakenslund and designed for Dragonbane, 5e & OSR game systems. Draakenslund Adventures are exciting, action-filled One-Shots designed to be low prep, playable in a single session and can be located anywhere in the world of Draakenslund, … Continue reading DRAAKENSLUND ADVENTURES #1: PIT & THE P’ENDULAM One-Shot, DRAAKENSLUNDF PRIMER and MAP on DrivethruRPG!
These three adventures are now available in PRINT! That’s right, the first three adventures in the Dungeon Duumhaven series – Duumhaven, The Goblin Jarl and Gates of Shun-Zin (for 1st-3rd level characters) – are available for those of you who love print copies of adventures for your … Continue reading DUNGEON DUUMHAVEN – 3 Adventures in Print for DnD 5e/OSE/OSR on DrivethruRPG!
Here’s a column I wrote a while back in response to lots of requests for beginner DM advice. I re-used it in the first issue of FiveE Magazine, and here I am re-posting it again, because it’s always nice to … Continue reading Beginner DM Advice!
As a DM/GM, I like to have city and sewer maps on hand just in case my players come across a new town or village. And, as you know, players get up to all sorts of shenanigans in the big … Continue reading MAPS YOUR PARTY WILL DIE FOR 4: CITY – DM’s Workbook & Digital Maps Package are Available on DRIVETHRURPG!
Here’s another of my TTRPG reviews from 2017 (back when I had more time on my hands to be able to write this stuff lol). The review still holds up, even after all this time. If you’ve never heard of … Continue reading 13th Age: Is it a DnD Clone, or Something More?
Here’s a review of the Mutant Year Zero TTRPG I wrote back in 2017. Great system, and the review still stands – my opinions haven’t changed in all that time. Check it out 🙂 For more Laidback DM, click here. … Continue reading Mutant Year Zero: Is The MYZ System All It’s Cracked Up To Be?
I wrote this review back in 2017 (!) and I think it still holds up. Check it out if you love story-telling TTRPGs 🙂 For more Laidback DM, click here. For Laidback DM products, visit Drivethrurpg. Continue reading Fate Core TTRPG Review Revisited!
Do you like unprofessional, unscripted, unboxing YouTube videos? Well, this might be just the thing for you lol. Enjoy! 🙂 For more Laidback DM, click here. For Laidback DM products, visit Drivethrurpg. Continue reading Call of Cthulhu Starter Set Unboxing Video!
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(“You and your crazy role playing games,” says Alpha Girl surveying the books, sheets and dice on the kitchen table. “You’ve even got Beta Max involved.” “It’s all good fun,” says Beta Max, rolling a handful of dice and cheering at the result. “Another dead goblin, thank you very much.” He sits back, hands behind his head, looking smug. “Any time soon, those magical math powers will kick in.* ” “You know, you could play if you want,” I say. “Would I be able to kill you?” says Alpha Girl. “I guess so-”… Continue reading Symbaroum – a tabletop fantasy RPG that reeks of deep darkness, blighted evil and drawn out death. Fun!
Is your party the kind that prefers to fight their way through a role playing game encounter (known in the trade as ‘Murder Hobos’)? Or one that likes to talk to the bad guys, using their role playing ability or … Continue reading The Laidback DM: Murder Hobos vs. Negotiators
I’m a Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) fan from way back. I’ve learned a few things over time as a Dungeon Master (DM). Over the next few weeks I’m going to be posting irregularly about DM’ing. Here’s a few things to get the ball rolling (or should that be dice rolling? Okay, crap joke). Continue reading The Laid Back DM #1 – Empowerment
I’ve been threatening to do a Fate Core review for some time now (it’s one of my Top 10 Favourite Role Playing Games), but you know how it is, so much to do and so little time… But today’s the day! Continue reading Fate Core System – Story telling table top role playing at its finest
The top ten list of my current favourite tabletop RPGs… Continue reading Top Ten Tabletop Role Playing Games
Like many young nerds, I played Dungeons and Dragons, a tabletop fantasy role playing game and glowing beacon for nerdity everywhere. Now some of you reading this blog (if there are actually any of you), may be wondering just what this D&D thing is. Continue reading Real Men Play D&D (when their girlfriends aren’t looking)
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