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Encounter Math, Bastions, New Acq Inc, and More!

Adventure Tools updates, new Acquisitions Inc supplement, new videos, and more! I’m back from Gamehole Con and energized!

November 7, 2024 · Leave a comment

Make the Most of 5E’s Planescape Adventures in the Multiverse

D&D brings back Planescape! Here’s how to make the most of the 5E adventure, Turn of Fortune’s Wheel, and the accompanying monster and setting books.

January 8, 2024 · Leave a comment

Como Crear con el Nuevo SRD de Dungeons & Dragons en Español

Con la licencia Creative Commons (CC) las empresas comparten reglas de los juegos de rol. Creadores pueden publicar productos usando el material licenciado. Wizards of the Coast ha traducido al español el documento de reglas de D&D, permitiendo a creadores publicar sus propios productos para Dungeons & Dragons.

August 5, 2023 · Leave a comment

How to Use the Creative Commons!

The Creative Commons license is becoming a popular method for companies and creators to work in the same space. Learn what the CC license does and how to use CC material in your products or make your product usable by others using the CC license.

July 18, 2023 · Leave a comment

How to Use the OGL to Create RPG Products!

D&D and some other companies provide an Open Gaming License you can use to create products utilizing their systems. Learn what the OGL and similar licenses are like, how to use them, when to use them, and when not to use them!

June 16, 2023 · Leave a comment

RPG Fan Content Polices: How to Use Them (and Avoid Problems)

On the show Success in RPGs I look at how to make the most of Fan Content Policies. Learn what you can do and how to avoid problems!

May 9, 2023 · Leave a comment

D&D Beyond Launches Community Stream with Forge of Foes

Wizards of the Coast continues to make changes in the aftermath of the OGL fiasco. This week, D&D Beyond launched a Community Stream, highlighting a third-party creator. They chose the Forge of Foes!

March 26, 2023 · Leave a comment

Success with Social Media and NDAs

Two new Success in RPG videos, a Podcast vote, and much more heading our way in 2023!

January 3, 2023 · Leave a comment

Mastering Dungeons Goes Indie

Big changes and improvements for the Mastering Dungeons podcast!

November 3, 2022 · 2 Comments

An RPG Designer’s Personal Budget

How do we know if we can afford to work as a freelancer? We need a budget!

October 10, 2022 · Leave a comment

What Can a Freelancer Earn?

How much can a freelancer earn in a year? What is a good word rate? How many PHBs would I need to write to afford a decent living? Episode 3 of Success in RPGs has the answers!

September 29, 2022 · 4 Comments

How to DM a Spelljammer Campaign

How can a DM make the most of the Spelljammer D&D campaign setting? I discuss key elements such as ship combat and exploration on the Dragon Talk podcast!

September 27, 2022 · Leave a comment

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