• Running Wanderhome for the First Time

    Running Wanderhome for the First Time

    Last night, I led my first game of Wanderhome. As I’ve written, I discovered Wanderhome this past May at Kublacon and immediately fell in love. Now I’ve also played the game as the Guide (Wanderhome’s word for the DM), and I’m just as pleased with it. Our group arrived in the river town of Weighfare…

  • Light in the Wilderness: A Rustic Dark Fantasy Encounter

    Light in the Wilderness: A Rustic Dark Fantasy Encounter

    As you warm your hands over the dying embers of your campfire, you hear a crackling in the trees behind you. You turn, one hand going instinctively to the hilt of your dagger…

  • Around the Campfire

    Around the Campfire

    The glow of the campfire illuminates the old wanderer’s craggy face. “Do you know the story of the ruined tower toward which you head?” he asks, his eyes reflecting the orange embers. “The true story?”

  • Kublacon 2025 Field Report

    Kublacon 2025 Field Report

    I spent most of Memorial Day weekend at Kublacon, one of the Bay Area’s biggest gaming conventions. I like going to game conventions because, if I plan things right, I’ll get to try a bunch of games that I’d otherwise never play, and tell stories that I’d otherwise never tell. Unfortunately, I didn’t initially think…

  • Just published: TWO New Adventures!

    Just published: TWO New Adventures!

    Nestled at the end of a remote fjord, the picturesque town of Foranger hides a terrible danger. The Royal Engineers race to avert disaster, but the cause may be far older—and far more magical—than they know. The Society of Artemis must uncover the truth and settle old grudges… before the flood comes.

  • Star Wars and Billiards, Oh My!

    Star Wars and Billiards, Oh My!

    This past weekend was full of incredible gaming-related experiences. On Saturday, I tabled at Santa Rosa Zine Fest for the first time. I have to confess, I wasn’t prepared for it to be as amazing as it was. I thought that there might be a couple of dozen creators there, but apparently our Zine Fest…