Non player characters, or NPCs, are the way that a DM communicates to their characters in game. Get some tips from veteran DM KM Riley on how she manages these critical elements of her worlds.
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Roleplaying Ridge
We all game for different reasons, there’s a type for every player. That said, there’s only one that can run for multiple sessions, keeping players invested for years to come: RPGs. Everything from Dungeons and Dragons to Starfinder, RPGs have a genre for everyone. They’re the game of routine play, imagination, and teamwork. They take getting into character, envisioning entire worlds, and growing into the hero or villain you consider yourself to be. Looking to start? Roleplaying Ridge will fuel that interest and more.
Vampire: the Masquerade, Second Edition – Playing in the Eternal Night of the 1990s
Journey back to the 1990s and sink your fangs into the juicy neck of nostalgia with a Retro RPG Review of Vampire: the Masquerade, Second Edition.
Lifestyle of a Dungeon Master
Introduction I run and play in and about seven D&D games. They’ve taught me a lot over the years, and when questioned, I like to share whatever nuggets of wisdom I’ve learned. I dared my community to ask me anything...
Top 6 Actual Play RPG Shows
Here's our Top 6 list of Actual Play RPG Shows. Enjoy these shows while learning new RPG systems and falling in love with great characters.
Wizards of the Coast Surprises Fans with a Return to Eberron
Step back into Eberron as we review the surprise release of Wayfinder’s Guide to Eberron, a new campaign setting for Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Edition.
Heroes & Treasures Review – Family Friendly Dungeon Crawl
On the hunt for a fun, family friendly dungeon crawl for your kids? Read our review of Heroes & Treasure and your search may be over!
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist Announcement
The next storyline for Dungeons & Dragons has been announced. Delve into details we've uncovered about Waterdeep: Dragon Heist.
Star Wars: the Roleplaying Game
After you watch Solo: A Star Wars Story, go explore the hives of scum and villainy in your own imagination! We open the smuggling compartment on the history and influence of Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game by West End Games in...
Marvel Super Heroes – Classic RPG – True Super Hero Legends
Now that you’ve seen Avengers: Infinity War, it’s time to tell your own stories of the Marvel Universe’s greatest heroes and villains! We’re using the Time Stone to turn the clock back on the classic Marvel Super Heroes...
Stories from Dungeon Masters
There are things we do as players that make Dungeon Masters facepalm or laugh out loud. They’re memories that stay with us, for better or worse. I have some moments to share gifted by fellow DMs, if only to relive happy times.
You Should Play an RPG
If you’ve ever spent time in game stores you’ve seen a group or two rolling dice, reading books, and using strange voices. You’ve probably even read a couple of our own RPG (role-playing game) articles here, here or, (my...
Interview with Alex Roberts, designer of Star Crossed RPG
Join Meeple Mountain as we welcome Alex Roberts, designer of Jenga-driven romance RPG Star Crossed! Come hear us talk about love, dancing, and of course tabletop games.
Cyberpunk 2020 – Retro Attitude, Modern Relevance
With Ready Player One uploading to theaters this week, we dive into the net of Cyberpunk 2020 and explore the dark dystopian alleyways of cyberpunk and its recent resurgence with the first essay in our new series, Retro RPG...