This one's gone through a lot of revisions and editing. My original title and article were a lot more disparaging than this. Let's just say I'm coming back up from a long way down and it ain't over yet.

I wanted to say so much more in this article. Women make up a good portion of our hobby and community in the TTRPG space, especially on social media and YouTube. We love the ladies at our tables. Anyone who would say otherwise probably needs to get out of the Stone Age.

Hey TTRPG Family and everyone else! I'm back. Lots of random thoughts today. More to come. I can't believe how fast March went by. It's good to be back.

There could be more Yak based tables in the future. This one happens to be Yak-related magical mishaps as part of Magical March. In reality yaks are furry, lovable creatures and great measures should be taken to protect them. In Dragonbane, however, they are a source of great GM amusement.

Someone planted the Magical Pinecone, not knowing it would provide a permanent shelter for friends and small animals alike. The Bed of Pine Needles is an artifact of immense healing power. The Magical Stick... use at your own peril, adventurer.

Hey. Sorry I've been away so long. Hopefully we'll be getting back on a regular schedule soon.

A mysterious cryptid often found in thick forests and under bridges, The Goat Man is said to strike terror into the hearts of all who behold it before disappearing back into the brush. Presented here for the Dragonbane RPG because monsters are fun.

An imposing, lifeless figure appeared before us. It was a large, armor clad samurai warrior with only bones and darkness where muscle and flesh should have been. To stare into its lifeless eyes was akin to staring into the deep, desperate void of the beyond.

Free League Publishing announced that the stand-alone tabletop role-playing game Dragonbane: Trudvang is now live on Kickstarter. The campaign reached full funding within 4 minutes of launch, surpassing its initial goal of $25,000 USD and passing $150,000 in 30 minutes.

I originally had a most horrific beast lined up for today. It can exist in the archives for a while. In the meantime, please enjoy this adorable little fuzzball that is good for a weary party that needs a break from all the scary and hostile things in the world.

It’s no one’s job to police the internet. You never have to comment on someone else’s post. You don’t have to react to a social media comment in the heat of the moment or ever if you don’t want to. Sometimes it’s more productive to simple let it go. Also, Be nice to Jes.

Venomous Tengu are raven-folk predators that haunt mountain passes and lonely roads. From above, they strike without warning, spitting burning venom before raking victims with talons and beak, their harsh laughter echoing across the sky.

There are other ways of running a game without spoonfeeding your players an elaborate plot. I want to discuss some options. As always, you can't get it wrong. Do what works best for you and your group. But here's a few things to explore.

The latest Gates of Krystalia expansion: Lumina just launched on Kickstarter. Visit the world where all the gates converge. Meet interesting new characters. Discover interesting new places. Stay for the high-flying anime action in this card driven system.

I needed to take a break from all the Oni, demons, undead, abberations, beasts, and the like to do something not quite cute and cuddly, but definitely friendlier than most creatures.

We need to start treating Game Masters as a beloved and valuable resource again. Please do not let some overpaid DungeonTuber convince you that being a GM is too difficult or too stressful. You, too can be a GM for whatever system you choose. It's easier than it sounds.

Midweek Journey: Turmoil on the Homefront. It's just been a week. More TTRPG content coming as soon as I have the spoons to make it all happen.

The Goatsucker Oni aka the "Goni." This hideous abomination makes rare appearances in front of witnesses. Those who encounter it usually don't want to talk about the experience. This concludes the Oni Cryptid series.

If you say, "There are too many TTRPGs on the market." You're just plain wrong and that's gatekeeping. Dude, if your whole conclusion is "buy your stuff," or "just play D&D?" Please stop making videos about the rest of the hobby. There is no such thing as "Too Many TTRPGs."

Lots of odds and ends this month. Dispelling one YouTube myth. Explaining some of this financial dilemma I find myself in. Hope you're having a lovely week!

They came from another dimension, just the tip of the invasion spear. They appear and disappear at will. Possibly a demon, or possibly an extraterrestrial.

Silly TTRPG Arguments: "Cantrips can ruin the fantasy world because in D&D 5E.2024 they're free to cast." I have some very simple fixes for this. I can't believe I'm covering this one, but it's so ridiculous I can't pass it up. Fair warning: I'm in full-on old Dungeon Master mode for this one.

Time to bark in the dark. I meant to post this over the weekend. Talking about TTRPG YouTube aka "DungeonTube." My most basic advice to DungeonTubers is go consult the "How-To-YouTube" niche. I do this sort of thing regularly. Today we look at a video by Alexa Saarenoja.

Continuing with our series of Oni Cryptids. Yes, regular cryptids are cool, but in a world with elves and dragons, how spooky is a regular cryptid. No, we need fangs and big demon energy. This one is an omen, or the beginning of the terrible tragedy.

I'm speculating that this series might not be benefitting a large portion of my audience or at all. I'm looking to see what else we can maybe do to make Wednesday more interesting. I think I'm starting to see why that one DungeonTuber gave up on worldbuilding advice.

"We knew something was off when the birds went quiet and all of the animals ran and hid. We spotted it a short distance away. Using my superior leadership instincts, we ran away as fast as possible." -- Plucky Pato, Adventurer Extraordinaire. (Self proclaimed.)

Just thought I’d check in. I wish you and your family a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year. Thank you again for being here. Regardless of where you found me or where you see my posts, I appreciate you.

There were a lot of ups and downs in 2025. I'm looking at new goals and intentions for 2026. I'm also looking at AI art, YouTube, the alleged "death of D&D." and all of the exciting things ahead of us in 2026. Especiallu that part.

Yes, this week's entry is a warm, wholesome, gentle tribute to the Elf on the Shelf cartoon character. It is not intended for commercial use. The character has kinda grown on me because my wife and kids are huge fans. I wanted to do something cute for the holidays.

Today we look at Ghosts of Wrath from Cawood Publishing. No mushroom dudes in this one. I can't say enough how much I love and appreciate adventure modules written with old school charm and awesome sandbox presentation or a linear plot if so desired. Ghosts of Wrath encourages you to explore!

Imagine a massive planet with no God or pantheon of gods. My fantasy TTRPG of choice, Dragonbane, already has this concept baked into it, so I took my old D&D campaign world and weaved in the awesomeness. But how would holidays work? (Please note this is NOT a poke at any real world religion.)

The Silent Majority I found this article and wanted to share it. I'm not sure I 100% agree, but it's worth reading. When I reflect on this blog and what my projects under the name of Runeslinger are, it is inescapable to conclude that in the beginning, these endeavors were rooted in an effort to…

Vicious little fey in need of appeasement have taken over the toys in the house. The Rag doll and the little wooden nutcracker liberated some silverware from the kitchen. " I thought I told you kids to pick up your toys! Aaahh!" Happy Holidays everyone!

How many times have I said I don't begrudge people keeping the lights on, a roof overhead, and food on the table? Dungeons & Dragons (TableTop RolePlaying Game) YouTube isn't dying. Some people are crying foul because their numbers are down. The rest of us aren't going anywhere.

Hey everyone. My apologies for the lack of posting as of late. I'm retooling some things behind the scenes and working on a heap of reviews, content, campaigns, solo play stuff, and just lots of general wackiness. 2026 is shaping up to be a big year for the site and the channel. Stay tuned.

While Gates of Krystalia won't replace my beloved Dragonbane, it is one of the best TTJRPGs I've ever seen. Really any anime/manga JRPG for that matter. This game even gives D&D 5E.2024 a run for the money. Highly recommend checking it out.

Some "well-meaning" individual on Threads took issue with something I said in relation to AI art. Is it just me or has that social media environment gotten way more toxic lately? Anywho, back in bitter rant mode. Please disregard. Plenty of happier, warmer, fuzzier things to read.

Sometimes you have to cancel the weekly game session because everyone is out of town for the holiday. Or maybe your have a spouse and children who demand all that attention stuff. (Kidding, Honey!) Here's a few ideas to help pass the time when you can't game but still need a tabletop roleplaying fix

It flies. It crawls. It hoots lightning everywhere. Please enjoy this Dragonbane monster themed for Thanksgiving. Yes, we're thankful we never have to fight this thing. (We hope.)

I'm on the verge of handing over a magic item that could blow the map wide open for the group. Using it means they cover far more distance way faster than ever before. I still don't know if I'm ready for this, but we'll see how it goes.

It's a snake with a few turkey-like features and the abilities of a basilisk all rolled into one bizarre hybrid that no dungeoneering adventurer wants to run into. These beasts make great lair guardians and great obstacles for blocking corridors underground. Good times.

I've actually got more TTRPG news than personal shares for Freedom Day this month. I'm still here. I'm still kickin. More to come.

I'm getting tired of the anti-Generative AI debate when it comes to TableTop RolePlaying Game creation. If I couldn't use AI art, I still wouldn't be publishing anything. I'm not claiming that I'm an artist, but I get to put my writing out there. And that IS mine.

It's here! The day for Twilight Sword is here. Fully funded right out of the gate. Early backers get a spiffy enamel pin and access to the Mallard kin of Dragonbane renown. Twilight Sword is bringing back 8 bit fantasy roleplaying.

Twilight Sword launches on BackerKit on November 20th. I'm so excited for this project. I loved Final Fantasy (before there were sequels in the USA.) I also played the heck out of Dragon Warrior and Legend of Zelda. Imagine a TTJRPG like that. It's going to be stellar!

Three headed dark horse with tentacles. (This is not a statement about my anime preferences, just sayin...) Twisted, evil, almost demonic. No one wants to try to ride this thing.

This is one I wouldn't normally cover, but if you happen to be going to PAX Unplugged on November 19-22, there's a Friday cyberpunk game worth checking out on the 21st. I would love to run something like this sometime. It's a one-of-a-kind experience.

Occasionally coming to an otherwise nondescript hex should give the players pause to look skyward, where a giant flying saucer has hung midair for so long that a community of elves has formed on top of it. Not to mention the possibility of exploring its contents.

It stepped out of a large, burning crater on the ground. It looked bewildered for a moment before marching north through the forest burning everything in its path. Easy to find. Difficult to stop as it plods relentlessly forward as if searching for something.

NaRoPlaDeMo stands for NAtional ROlePLAying DEsign MOnth. I wish it was a real official thing like NaNoWriMo, but really it's just me poking at a DungeonTuber rather than blowing up his comments section with a rant. Can I pop out an entire tabletop roleplaying game in one month? Watch me.