IRP D&D: the Final Session of the Broken Road

Home Is Where My Enemy Is… Baerd, Silas and Kindrik race back to Melvaunt in search of the half-elf Undil. Baerd has a score to settle with the halfling Ubylyn…Silas seeks to leverage the dark knowledge uncovered in the dungeons…and the rogue, Kindrik Hillenspanner, emerges as the voice of reason.… Continue reading

IRP D&D: Session 13 of the Broken Road pt 1

Velsharoon!, pt 1 Standing over a pit of zombies, the adventurers must descend into the midst of the undead horde to find out what else stirs in this most ancient of temple warrens. Session 13: Part 1 (finally nailed the overlay thing, kids) The Cast DM – Jeff Romo Silas… Continue reading

The Road to Dungeon Master Part 2

If you haven’t had a chance to read part one of Heather’s to part series, you can find it here. My evolution from non-gamer to game master has led to many positives in my life. In my last article I shared how I got into role-playing games as an adult.… Continue reading

IRP D&D: Session 12 of the Broken Road pt 2

The Undead in Our Midst, pt 2 Zombies, dead bounty hunters, and now statues dedicated to a horrific deity. What could possibly go wrong? Session 12: Part 2 The Cast DM – Jeff Romo Silas the Wizard – Luke Navarro Baerd the Cleric – Mike Perna Kindrik the Rogue –… Continue reading

Narrative Threads

Game Masters & Players Unite! Through the halls of Role Playing Game history, dating back to the first time dice were used to decide fate, the oft echoed lament of Game Masters can be heard… “My players are ruining my game!” Miniatures and character sheets go flying and the GMs… Continue reading

InnRoads Plays D&D 5e: Session 11 of the Broken Road

The Darkness Groans Into the catacombs to uncover the darker secrets of a culture thought long removed from the face of the world. In this episode, they find the first signs… Part One …stay tuned, Part Two coming up this week! The Cast DM – Jeff Romo Silas the Wizard… Continue reading

The Dark Road of Thomas Mycroft: Reflections on Playing Evil

I have one rule when it comes to role-playing evil characters. I refuse to play “puppy kickers” – my general name for the sort of person who is evil not out of ambition or self-centered ideals, but just for the sheer joy of being evil. While I’m not naive enough… Continue reading