Session 8: I Had Notes for This Session. Once.
A tense, funny, and slightly unhinged session recap as Voxels & Valor navigates Gnomengard, survives mistranslation and magic mishaps, and confidently decides they’re ready to fight a dragon.
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Behind the Screen: Designing the Road to Waterdeep
A long-form DM Diary examining the design and adaptation of the Road to Waterdeep arc—how authority, pacing, horror, and emotional pivots prepared the table for Waterdeep.
So You Want to DM, Part 4
You don’t need every tool to be a great Dungeon Master. This guide shows new DMs what actually helps, what to skip, and how to build a toolkit that supports the table—not overwhelms it.
Table Handouts: Using Physical Items at the Table
Physical handouts can do more than add flavor—they change how players interact with information. Learn when and why to use letters, forms, maps, and props at the D&D table.
Creature Feature: Scaled Monsters for Real Tables
Creature Feature is a recurring Tales & Tankards series of play-tested, scaled monsters built to challenge larger or higher-level parties without slowing combat or bloating encounters.
Session 7: Even the Furniture Is Lying
Gnomengarde offers Voxels & Valor no answers—only mist, polite madness, and a barrel that bites back. In Session 7, trust begins to unravel.
Session 12: Steel, Smoke, and the Sound of Chanting
Waterdeep doesn’t welcome heroes—it processes them. Doc hits the mud at the gates while Krentz brings violence to the Yawning Portal, Fluffy disappears into the well, and a cheering crowd’s “Dip” becomes a nightmare as something climbs out of the dark.
So You Want to DM, Part 3
A new DM’s guide to prepping your first session without drowning in notes—what to prep, what to skip, and a checklist that keeps you calm on game night.
Creator Spotlight: Awesome Dice
A spoiler-free, DM-focused review of Disquietus—an atmospheric, mystery-driven D&D campaign. This first look explores tone, structure, and creator intent ahead of live table play.
