This time last year I posted a list of Ten TTRPG Goals for 2025 and managed to complete eight out of ten which I’m very happy with! Here’s my (aspirational) list for 2026, including a few that I’m carrying over because they’re still relevant or I didn’t manage to do them. Fingers crossed, I’ll getContinue reading “Ten TTRPG Goals for 2026”
Category Archives: D&D 5th Edition
Tomb of Annihilation Session 27 – Hunted by the Longtooths
Here’s the write up from our latest Tomb of Annihilation session, in which the characters at last reached the forbidden city of Omu. I used material from Encounters in the Jungles of Chult again this session. Begin here with Session 0 – Caves of the Cockatrice 16th Nightal, 1495 DR The party return to the Weeping Grove and present the severedContinue reading “Tomb of Annihilation Session 27 – Hunted by the Longtooths”
Tomb of Annihilation Session 26 – Dance of the Seven Winds
Here’s the write up from our latest Tomb of Annihilation session, in which the characters set off for the forbidden city of Omu. I used material from Encounters in the Jungles of Chult in this session. Begin here with Session 0 – Caves of the Cockatrice 11th Nightal, 1495 DR The party have returned to Kir Sabal with theContinue reading “Tomb of Annihilation Session 26 – Dance of the Seven Winds”
Tomb of Annihilation Session 25 – The Hanging Garden of Dreams
Here’s the write up from our latest Tomb of Annihilation session, in which the characters explored the gardens of Nangalore in search of a black orchid. For this session, I drew part of the gardens on my trusty Tact-Tiles and added clings from Loke Battle Mats and Tom Cartos. At the start of the session,Continue reading “Tomb of Annihilation Session 25 – The Hanging Garden of Dreams”
Tomb of Annihilation Session 24 – Road to Nangalore
Here’s the write up from our latest Tomb of Annihilation session, in which the adventurers travelled to Nangalore in search of the black orchid Teacher needs to cast the Dance of the Seven Winds ritual. I tried out a couple of new monsters from Monster Vault 2 in this session – both were great funContinue reading “Tomb of Annihilation Session 24 – Road to Nangalore”
Game Design News – Northlands, Monster Vault 2, & More
I’ve got a few pieces of game design news to share this week. Firstly, the Northlands Kickstarter has launched. This is a setting of epic, rune-driven adventures across a northern realm of giants, gods, and reavers, designed for Dungeons & Dragons 2024 and Tales of the Valiant. I worked on this awesome project from DecemberContinue reading “Game Design News – Northlands, Monster Vault 2, & More”
Tomb of Annihilation Session 23 – Needle’s Bones
Here’s the write up from our latest Tomb of Annihilation session, in which the adventurers helped to defend Kir Sabal and headed back into the jungle in search of a dragon’s lost hoard. Begin here with Session 0 – Caves of the Cockatrice 26th Uktar, 1495 DR (contd.) Kir Sabal comes under attack from a flightContinue reading “Tomb of Annihilation Session 23 – Needle’s Bones”
Tomb of Annihilation Session 22 – Journey to Kir Sabal
Here’s the write up from our latest Tomb of Annihilation session, in which the adventurers finally learned the location of Omu! Begin here with Session 0 – Caves of the Cockatrice 21st Uktar, 1495 DR The party continue their journey up the River Olung towards Kir Sabal. That afternoon, they spot a giant cooking pot bubbling awayContinue reading “Tomb of Annihilation Session 22 – Journey to Kir Sabal”
Tomb of Annihilation Session 21 – The Brokenbarrel Heist
Here’s the write up from our latest Tomb of Annihilation session, in which the adventurers sneaked into the Flaming Fist settlement of Promise outside Mezro to steal a stone tablet for their friend Artus Cimber. We hadn’t played since late March so it was good to get back to the campaign! I used the excellent RuinsContinue reading “Tomb of Annihilation Session 21 – The Brokenbarrel Heist”
D&D Adventurers League & More at UK Games Expo 2025
Last weekend was UK Games Expo at the NEC in Birmingham and, as always, we had a fantastic time playing games, hanging out with lovely friends, and buying stuff. Friday was all about D&D Adventurers League and the new adventures I’ve been working on with David Wright, Ian Hawthorne, and Colin Tweddle from Polyhedral Adventures,Continue reading “D&D Adventurers League & More at UK Games Expo 2025”