Author: Dan

  • Ten Things I Learned As A Dungeon Master During The Pandemic

    Ten Things I Learned As A Dungeon Master During The Pandemic

    Like everyone else, I was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. I consider myself very lucky. The worst that happened to me was a year of isolation. However, when your main pre-pandemic social interaction was playing tabletop games in person, your pandemic options are limited. Here are the things I learned while navigating this past year […]

  • The Shadow Auction: A Ghostlore One Shot Adventure (5E)

    The Shadow Auction: A Ghostlore One Shot Adventure (5E)

    I’m excited to announce that Ghostlore Studios now offers downloadable PDF one shot adventures! Our first ever one shot, The Shadow Auction: A Ghostlore One Shot Adventure, is available in our store here. The Shadow Auction A respected mage summons heroes to attend an underground auction at her behest. This “Shadow Auction” offers magical components […]

  • Challenged To A Duel, A Swordsmanship Mini Game – Free One-Page TTRPG Mechanic

    Challenged To A Duel, A Swordsmanship Mini Game – Free One-Page TTRPG Mechanic

    As a game designer, I spend a great deal of time thinking about mechanics and game play. This is usually on a grand scale when crafting the infrastructure of my original concepts. However, I wanted to challenge myself to design something quickly on a smaller scale. The goal was to create a TTRPG mini game […]

  • The Top Twelve D&D Snacks By Class

    The Top Twelve D&D Snacks By Class

    A Heroes’ Feast Since it’s Thanksgiving, I thought I’d cover a topic close to my heart… snacking during D&D sessions! There is nothing worse than being hungry at the gaming table. It makes players irritable and less likely to have a good time. Whether your group plans a big meal or fends for themselves, there […]

  • A Beginner’s Guide To Character Role-Playing

    A Beginner’s Guide To Character Role-Playing

    A Beginner’s Dilemma When I created my first character, I was terrified of role-playing. As a brand new tabletop player, I cringed at the thought of acting out scenes. Basically, I just wanted to enjoy the mechanics of the game and be a passenger to the story provided by the Game Master. So, like many […]

  • A Tabletop Gaming Blog From Beyond The Grave…

    A Tabletop Gaming Blog From Beyond The Grave…

    Introductions Are In Order… Hello and welcome! You’ve found your way to the first post of the Ghostlore Blog. Though I’ve been lurking in the shadows of the internet for years, I’m ready to put my ideas out into the world. My name is Dan, and you can read more about me and Ghostlore here. […]