What is character development in RPGs, and why is it so important? It gives players a deeper connection to their characters and a more immersive experience. Here's why character development can turn a good campaign into a great RPG. With character development tips to get the most out of your next game.

What is the connection between RPG characters and personal development? While we’re immersed in the game, our characters are impacting our own personalities in ways we may not be aware of. What are the different types of characters we play in D&D, and how do they drive our personal growth? What are the best RPG character creation tips to have fun and while driving our personal growth & understanding?

There are many benefits to playing tabletop games. But does it make a difference if it’s analog vs digital gaming? There are unique benefits and disadvantages to each. How can we make our gaming experiences the best possible, whether it’s together around the table or tabletop gaming online? Here are 12 tips to make the most of your next tabletop experience.

J.R.R. Tolkien’s influence reaches far and wide. Often called the father of modern fantasy, his writings in The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings have inspired generations. But what about the man himself? From fellow writers like C.S. Lewis and to college friends, the personal influence of Tolkien is almost as great as his literary legacy. From modern writers to movie stars, to beloved fictional characters and superheroes, here are the 6 degrees of Tolkien.

Most tabletop role players would tell you of the camaraderie and self-confidence they gain through playing games like D&D.  But researchers have taken notice as well.  Beyond the entertainment value, TTRPGs are a healthy habit to form, granting many benefits for improved mental health and encouraging our personal development.

Whether it’s a scary movie or haunted fiction, we enjoy being scared. TTRPG horror campaigns let us imagine ourselves as participants in tales of terror.

But they are also good for us mentally and socially. Here are the best reasons why you should try an RPG horror campaign for an experience that you’ll never forget.

Everywhere you look, sites are promoting the power of positivity. We hear about all the great benefits from lower stress to better physical immunity. But sometimes, that positivity just feels wrong. Why is it is that sometimes being around positive people can make us unhappy?

Can Dungeons and Dragons help us to trust others? Faced with a mysterious NPC, many of us immediately become suspicious and wary. What are the reasons we don’t trust others and can we learn how to trust someone? And what if they as suspicious of us, are we seen as trustworthy in their eyes? The question of can RPGs help us trust others is yes, if we are willing to learn how to trust others, including ourselves.

The last few years have seen everything from comic book superheroes to Dungeons & Dragons in the spotlight. While the media has flashed headlines of the “Year of the Nerd.” But for all the positive changes, is being a nerd truly accepted as cool?

Every good fantasy story and RPGs include a band of adventurers facing danger together. In real life, we can have the same. Real-life party members help us battle our monsters and encourage us to work toward our goals. Who are your traveling companions and what RPG party roles do they fill? And if we are in a real-life RPG, how can we find other adventurers to share the journey with us? Remember, it’s dangerous to go it alone.