Posts in Gary Gygax

Gygax On: Designing Your World

So, so true. D&D is so much more than a mindless hackfest.

GM's Advice, Player's Advice, Gary GygaxCreighton BroadhurstMarch 10, 2022Gary Gygax, GMAdvice, Player's AdviceComment

Gygax On: Preparing a Module

Make it your own.

GM's Advice, Player's Advice, Gary GygaxCreighton BroadhurstMarch 9, 2022Gary Gygax, GMAdvice, Player's AdviceComment

Gygax On: A DM's Satisfaction

As a DM, I’m a big fan of not fudging dice rolls. With challenge comes reward.

GM's Advice, Player's Advice, Gary GygaxCreighton BroadhurstMarch 8, 2022Gary Gygax, GMAdvice, Player's AdviceComment

Gygax On: The Allure of Roleplaying

Which is why it is awesome.

GM's Advice, Player's Advice, Gary GygaxCreighton BroadhurstMarch 7, 2022Gary Gygax, GMAdvice, Player's AdviceComment

Gygax Writes: Death in the Vault

Yikes.

GM's Advice, Player's Advice, Gary GygaxCreighton BroadhurstMarch 6, 2022Gary Gygax, GMAdvice, Player's AdviceComment

Gygax Writes: To the Keep!

Where do I Sign Up?

GM's Advice, Player's Advice, Gary GygaxCreighton BroadhurstMarch 5, 2022Gary Gygax, GMAdvice, Player's AdviceComment

Gygax On: A DM's Reward

Today, Gary smashes it out of the park.

GM's Advice, Player's Advice, Gary GygaxCreighton BroadhurstMarch 4, 2022Gary Gygax, GMAdvice, Player's AdviceComment

Gygax On: Imagination & Creativity

When you strip roleplaying games back to their basics there you find imagination and creativity.

GM's Advice, Player's Advice, Gary GygaxCreighton BroadhurstMarch 3, 2022Gary Gygax, GMAdvice, Player's AdviceComment

Gygax On: Enjoying the Game in a Group

Roleplaying is a social, group-orientated hobby. Everyone--players and DM alike-- should enjoy it. Don't be the person who forgets to help their friends have fun.

GM's Advice, Player's Advice, Gary GygaxCreighton BroadhurstMarch 2, 2022Gary Gygax, GMAdvice, Player's AdviceComment

Gygax On: Enjoying the Game

Basic and timeless Gygaxian wisdom. Don't lose sight of it.

GM's Advice, Player's Advice, Gary GygaxCreighton BroadhurstMarch 1, 2022Gary Gygax, GMAdvice, Player's AdviceComment

Dressed vs. Undressed: An Example of Play

Nov 5, 2024

Dungeon Dressing

Dressed vs. Undressed: An Example of Play

It’s no secret that at Raging Swan Press, we are big fans of dressed dungeons. A dressed dungeon feels more real than an undressed dungeon. A dressed dungeon engages your players’ imaginations, promotes creative play and helps them immerse themselves in the adventure.

Nov 1, 2024

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November 2024 at Raging Swan Press

It’s always the perfect time to game, and we hope you can find something below that will help you have more fun with your friends!

Oct 29, 2024

One-Pager, Hamlet, Ashlar

The Hamlet of Slaughterford

Slaughterford has a foul reputation.

A free GM’s Resource for any fantasy roleplaying game.

Oct 22, 2024

One-Pager, Urban Locale, Urban Dressing

Urban Locale: Roadside Shrine

Small roadside shrines appear in many towns and cities. They venerate important saints, local deities, or gods without a formal church in the area and are often tended by a small group of dedicated lay worshippers.

Oct 15, 2024

Urban Locale: Stables

One or more stables can be found in any settlement of note—and many of those without note.

Oct 8, 2024

Dungeon Dressing Explained

At Raging Swan Press, we believe that games set in a richly detailed, immersive world are better than games that are not. It should come as no surprise that we are huge fans of dungeon dressing, but what exactly is dungeon dressing, and why do we keep going on about it?

Oct 1, 2024

October 2024 at Raging Swan Press

With Citadel on the Wilderlands now out in the world, our attention turns to the Late 2024 edition of Shadowed Keep on the Borderlands and the Player's Guide to Citadel on the Wilderlands!

Sep 24, 2024

Citadel

First Look: The Town of Bleakwater

Citadel on the Wilderlands is a flavour-rich 5e mini-campaign setting designed for low-level characters intent on wilderness exploration and dungeon delving. Designed to be easy to prepare and easy to run, Citadel on the Wilderlands is perfect for GMs who don’t have unending time to prep for the next session.

Sep 17, 2024

First Look: The Citadel at Nemeton

Sep 10, 2024

First Look: The Village of Nemeton

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