Tales from Elsewhere

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We don't need more goblins.

We don't need more goblins. Tales from Elsewhere

2.9K views - 1 week ago

Dark Hallways solve a lot of problems

Dark Hallways solve a lot of problems Tales from Elsewhere

2.6K views - 3 weeks ago

Does D&D do Heroic Fantasy Best?

Does D&D do Heroic Fantasy Best? Tales from Elsewhere

2.6K views - 1 month ago

How to create an RPG Community

How to create an RPG Community Tales from Elsewhere

1.8K views - 1 month ago

Real art. Real people.

Real art. Real people. Tales from Elsewhere

2.3K views - 1 month ago

I tested D&D's Bastions for one year.

I tested D&D's Bastions for one year. Tales from Elsewhere

28.5K views - 1 month ago

Was Gygax a good rules writer?

Was Gygax a good rules writer? Tales from Elsewhere

3.7K views - 3 months ago

2025 Recap and 2026 Plans

2025 Recap and 2026 Plans Tales from Elsewhere

1.1K views - 3 months ago

Spellcasters are button mashers.

Spellcasters are button mashers. Tales from Elsewhere

7.9K views - 4 months ago

@ElderGoblinGames challenged my collection!

@ElderGoblinGames challenged my collection! Tales from Elsewhere

685 views - 4 months ago

We need more concise rules.

We need more concise rules. Tales from Elsewhere

7.5K views - 4 months ago

Too many adventures are written like novels.

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Too many adventures are written like novels. Tales from Elsewhere and A Squirrel Plays

2.7K views - 4 months ago

Carrots and Sticks in TTRPG Design

Carrots and Sticks in TTRPG Design Tales from Elsewhere

3.9K views - 4 months ago

Controlling a character or a character's story?

Controlling a character or a character's story? Tales from Elsewhere

3K views - 5 months ago

RPG ability overload

RPG ability overload Tales from Elsewhere

8.1K views - 5 months ago

Old horror movies have much to teach us.

Old horror movies have much to teach us. Tales from Elsewhere

1K views - 5 months ago

Designing TTRPGs that don't need fudge

Designing TTRPGs that don't need fudge Tales from Elsewhere

2.7K views - 5 months ago

Natural versus Game Language in RPGs

Natural versus Game Language in RPGs Tales from Elsewhere

3.9K views - 6 months ago

Asymmetrical Combat Design

Asymmetrical Combat Design Tales from Elsewhere

15.2K views - 6 months ago

Designing a Better Backstory System

Designing a Better Backstory System Tales from Elsewhere

6K views - 6 months ago

TFE Tutorial: Survivor Creation

TFE Tutorial: Survivor Creation Tales from Elsewhere

868 views - 6 months ago

Don't write RPG sessions, prep them.

Don't write RPG sessions, prep them. Tales from Elsewhere

8.1K views - 6 months ago

I find Wounds more immersive than Hit Points.

I find Wounds more immersive than Hit Points. Tales from Elsewhere

4.9K views - 7 months ago

TFE Tutorial: Core Mechanics

TFE Tutorial: Core Mechanics Tales from Elsewhere

2.1K views - 7 months ago

Making your own TTRPG Demo

Making your own TTRPG Demo Tales from Elsewhere

2.3K views - 7 months ago

Behind the Scenes of Horror RPG Music

Behind the Scenes of Horror RPG Music Tales from Elsewhere

478 views - 7 months ago

What makes leveling-up fun?

What makes leveling-up fun? Tales from Elsewhere

6.1K views - 7 months ago

Weird West Horror RPG Cinematic Trailer

Weird West Horror RPG Cinematic Trailer Tales from Elsewhere

691 views - 7 months ago

I ran my RPG in-person for YouTubers!

I ran my RPG in-person for YouTubers! Tales from Elsewhere

1.3K views - 7 months ago

I don't like shopping sessions.

I don't like shopping sessions. Tales from Elsewhere

7.5K views - 7 months ago

Was GenCon 2025 Worth it as a Consumer, Designer, and Creator?

Was GenCon 2025 Worth it as a Consumer, Designer, and Creator? Tales from Elsewhere

1.8K views - 8 months ago

RPG Design Philosophy Roundtable!

RPG Design Philosophy Roundtable! Tales from Elsewhere

5.1K views - 8 months ago

Is "Realism" important in RPGs?

Is "Realism" important in RPGs? Tales from Elsewhere

6.1K views - 8 months ago

RPG Ideologies Are Why You're Mad

RPG Ideologies Are Why You're Mad Tales from Elsewhere

18.8K views - 8 months ago

The smallest tweak to actions makes all the difference.

The smallest tweak to actions makes all the difference. Tales from Elsewhere

9K views - 9 months ago

You CAN make roleplay systems fun.

You CAN make roleplay systems fun. Tales from Elsewhere

7.2K views - 9 months ago

I made a game. Now, I need your help.

I made a game. Now, I need your help. Tales from Elsewhere

1.7K views - 9 months ago

And now, we look at some tougher RPGs.

And now, we look at some tougher RPGs. Tales from Elsewhere

6.6K views - 9 months ago

Making an RPG? Read these first.

Making an RPG? Read these first. Tales from Elsewhere

7.2K views - 9 months ago

I wish I read this TTRPG sooner.

I wish I read this TTRPG sooner. Tales from Elsewhere

25.7K views - 10 months ago

Is this game perfect for Hit Points + Wounds?

Is this game perfect for Hit Points + Wounds? Tales from Elsewhere

12.6K views - 10 months ago

Can we improve "You all meet at the tavern?"

Can we improve "You all meet at the tavern?" Tales from Elsewhere

1.9K views - 10 months ago

Is Death Too Tame in D&D? | Tabletop Community Spotlight

Is Death Too Tame in D&D? | Tabletop Community Spotlight Tales from Elsewhere

4.2K views - 10 months ago

Should you force players to act-out their social skills?

Should you force players to act-out their social skills? Tales from Elsewhere

4.1K views - 11 months ago

Bring Monsters back for Round 2

Bring Monsters back for Round 2 Tales from Elsewhere

2.1K views - 11 months ago

What went wrong with Marvel's RPG? | Learning from TTRPGs

What went wrong with Marvel's RPG? | Learning from TTRPGs Tales from Elsewhere

6.3K views - 11 months ago

Body Horror and Dragons | Dragon Week

Body Horror and Dragons | Dragon Week Tales from Elsewhere

5.7K views - 11 months ago

Unboxing Custom TTRPG Terrain

Unboxing Custom TTRPG Terrain Tales from Elsewhere

510 views - 1 year ago

How to Write Evocative Terms in RPGs | Design Discussions

How to Write Evocative Terms in RPGs | Design Discussions Tales from Elsewhere

4.8K views - 1 year ago

Lessons from Magic: the Gathering | Learning from TTRPGs

Lessons from Magic: the Gathering | Learning from TTRPGs Tales from Elsewhere

3.3K views - 1 year ago

Designing for Dice Feel in TTRPGs | Design Discussions

Designing for Dice Feel in TTRPGs | Design Discussions Tales from Elsewhere

9.6K views - 1 year ago

Designing Tactical RPGs | Design Discussions

Designing Tactical RPGs | Design Discussions Tales from Elsewhere

16K views - 1 year ago

How does Action-Horror Work?

How does Action-Horror Work? Tales from Elsewhere

1.6K views - 1 year ago

Designing TTRPG Wound Systems | Design Discussions

Designing TTRPG Wound Systems | Design Discussions Tales from Elsewhere

28.5K views - 1 year ago

TTRPG Playtesting Best Practices

TTRPG Playtesting Best Practices Tales from Elsewhere

5.8K views - 1 year ago

D&D Combat Can be Repetitive. Let's Fix it.

D&D Combat Can be Repetitive. Let's Fix it. Tales from Elsewhere

9.5K views - 1 year ago

GM Facing vs. Player Facing Rules in TTRPGs | Design Discussion

GM Facing vs. Player Facing Rules in TTRPGs | Design Discussion Tales from Elsewhere

5.3K views - 1 year ago

Lancer's Fascinating Lineage | Learning from TTRPGs

Lancer's Fascinating Lineage | Learning from TTRPGs Tales from Elsewhere

4.4K views - 1 year ago

Character Creation Methods in TTRPGs | Design Discussion

Character Creation Methods in TTRPGs | Design Discussion Tales from Elsewhere

10.5K views - 1 year ago

How TTRPG Mechanics Affect Behavior | Design Discussion

How TTRPG Mechanics Affect Behavior | Design Discussion Tales from Elsewhere

22.7K views - 1 year ago