Session 19: Smoke in Thundertree
Thundertree reveals Venomfang’s presence for the first time as Voxels & Valor clash with the Cult of the Dragon and fracture over philosophy before a looming near-TPK.
Tales and Tankards
Gather. Laugh. Roll
Tales and Tankards
Gather. Laugh. Roll
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Creating a Character, Part 2
Mechanics make you effective. Identity makes you memorable. In Part 2 of the Character Creation in D&D 2024 series, we move beyond stats and builds to explore how meaningful character identity, tension, desire, and connection, drives story and sustains long campaigns.
Ritual at the Table, Part I: Texture and the Weight of the World
Before the music swells or the lights dim, someone rolls the dice. In this first installment of Ritual at the Table, we explore how weight, sound, maps, and physical tools shape consequence and immersion in long-form tabletop RPG campaigns.
Session 11: Outsmarted Again!
A young white dragon falls not to desperation, but to planning. In Session 11 of Voxels & Valor, an owl, a rope, and one bad save turn a dragon fight into a lesson in certainty.
Chaos at the Cafeteria Table: Origin Story
A middle-school D&D game begins at a cafeteria table during lunch, sparked by Stranger Things, improvised rulings, and the belief that you don’t need much time to start an adventure.
Session 10: The Vets Have Other Plans
A confident march up the mountain ends in a closed door, a failed negotiation, and a fight with no retreat. Voxels & Valor learns what certainty costs.
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.
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.
Session 5: The Cost of Curiosity
A dry well behind Barthen’s Provisions leads to an amethyst-lit portal—and Zend jumps through before anyone can stop him. The party follows, the door slams shut, and Voxels & Valor awakens in Aetheria: a block-built world where even the darkness feels assembled.
