Endings are tough. Writing and planning for endings is even harder. In this episode, Sarah and Morgan discuss closing out stories in D&D and in fiction and the unique challenges that come with each kind of ending. 

We use dndbeyond to generate random characters and give them backstories that justify their absolutely absurd builds. We also ask the hypothetical question, "Who takes just one level in Monk?" 

Epic fights and intricate plotlines are only part of the story, especially if you're running a TTRPG. Magic items are the thing that separates adventurers from heroes... but sometimes the options are too complicated, over- or under-powered or just don't fit the character and party. Enter: the fantastical world of homebrew magic items. We discuss creating custom items to match your players' needs, sources for inspiration and what to do when your players have a different idea for how an item should be used. We're joined by fellow DM Isaac, who is the reason Sarah and Morgan are sisters by marriage. 

Every story needs a world to take place in, from fiction to TTRPGs. In this episode, Sarah and Morgan talk about tips to create an immersive world for your story from simple prompts that start it off to expanding ideas into entire societies. Buckle in and let's talk worldbuilding!

Flex your improv muscles with some randomly generated prompts consisting of a 90's top 100 hit and a genre. These quick story ideas are sure to spark some ideas for your TTRPG game or NaNoWriMo mid-month slump.

We're joined by a member of our D&D group and the most chaotic player we know, Kyle, to talk about adding chaos to TTRPG stories in ways that create exciting roleplay and plot moments. Chaos requires give and take - sometimes a character needs to ease up on the chaos to ensure everyone else is having fun at the table and Kyle talks about some of the cues he goes on in the moment to guide those decisions as well as out of game discussions that keep chaotic characters in check. 

It's the best time, it's the worst time, it's NaNoWriMo! We're talking about how we write and sharing tips to get you through the month with your sanity in tact. Whether you're writing your next TTRPG campaign or the next great novel, we've got you covered.

Costumes? Check! Sense of impending doom in a story? Check! 

If you want to add scary moments to your TTRPG game or writing, consider some of these tactics. We'll share examples of how we incorporate tension, dread and humor into our writing to bring the horror to life without relying on overly gruesome or startling imagery. 

In the beginning, we learned all about our favorite storytelling method at a table with a bunch of other nerds. There was improv, rule fatigue and a steep learning curve but it transformed into a hobby that we're passionate about and a seemingly bottomless well of story ideas.