What better way for Ghostlore to return from a holiday hiatus than on the most cursed day of the year, Friday the 13th! As an enthusiast of all things eerie, it seemed very apt. This most unlucky day got me… Read More »Thirteen Classic Ways To Curse Your TTRPG Players
Happy Halloween to all my spooky tabletop gamers! It’s the best time of year… a chill in the air, spirits on the wind, and a birthday for Ghostlore Studios! I can’t believe it has been two years since we went… Read More »Ghostlore’s Second Birthday!
Both players and dungeon masters look forward to combat encounters in Dungeons & Dragons. They’re a chance to show off character abilities and cool monsters. But how do you ensure that your combat encounters won’t disappoint? The last thing you… Read More »How To Craft Dynamic D&D Combat Encounters
I love one shot adventures! They are great for learning how to play an unfamiliar game system, introducing new players to your gaming group, and even as a contingency plan for last minute cancellations. However, one shots can be difficult… Read More »How To Actually Finish Your One Shot In A Single Session
As a game designer or developer, it’s easy to get wrapped up in your concepts and forget to look at your project from an outside perspective. This is true whether you create video games, board games, tabletop role-playing games, game… Read More »Ten Questions To Ask Yourself When Designing A Game
Being aware of current news stories is important whether you live in a medieval fantasy world or the modern age. So, why not give the characters at your D&D table a way to access the newsworthy events in their own… Read More »How To Include A Newspaper In Your D&D Campaign
As creators in the table top and gaming spaces (or any creative occupation), it’s scary to consider stepping back from our endeavors and taking breaks. We work hard to stay visible, current, relevant, and innovative in our communities. Because of… Read More »The Importance Of Taking Breaks As A TTRPG Creator
Bards… People either love them or hate them. Some think their spell list is too limited. Others just can’t stand the stereotypes associated with the class. But there’s nothing stopping you from enjoying those things! There’s also nothing to keep… Read More »The Top Eight Reasons To Play A Bard In Your Next D&D Campaign
At first glance, the sorcerer class in Dungeons & Dragons can seem underwhelming. With limited features and a cap on known spells, many people ask, “Why not just play a wizard?” But for all that they lack, sorcerers make up… Read More »The Top Eight Reasons To Play A Sorcerer In Your Next D&D Campaign
Ever want to play a cleric character, but worried you’ll just end up as the party’s boring healer? Well, think again! There’s so much more to this class than healing spells and goody two-shoesery. Clerics are a powerful casting class… Read More »The Top Eight Reasons To Play A Cleric In Your Next D&D Campaign