Yeld's August Monster of the Month!
Each Month we ask the Yeld community to come up with a cool Monster that everyone can use in their games! August's theme was "Welcome to Yeld, have a Monster!"
Norm the Toothfacer Clerk is this month's Monster of the Month! Norm is designed by Yeld community member Rynelf360 to represent an average Yeld citizen and encourage new adventurers to try non-lethal alternatives. Don't kill Norm! Use your words!
As part of our Monster of the Month event I create an official profile and art for the chosen Monster:
September's Monster of the Month prompt is up now!
Its September, so time to go back to school! Your Job, create a "Back to School" nightmare monster! Find the guidelines for participating in Yeld's Monster of the Month event here! Share your Monster with the Yeld community on our discord!
I'm on the verge of handing over a magic item that could blow the map wide open for the group. Using it means they cover far more distance way faster than ever before. I still don't know if I'm ready for this, but we'll see how it goes.
Playing Tabletop Games Alone: Our Backstory, Influences, and Why We Make Solo TTRPGs
When you want to play a tabletop game, but don't have a party, you play solo!
Who are Grim Sour Games?
We are a husband and wife team who love games. Although we usually play solo.
I’m more into Tabletop Games while he plays video games, and we’ll be branching out to video games too, eventually.
But for now, I enjoy making tabletop tools and solo games.
My biggest influences are:
Ironsworn: Starforged
Brindlewood Bay
Floating Bookshop
Colostle
Into the Starlit Sky
Pine Shallows
Star/Pathfinder
Troika!
And Cesar Capacle games
Just to name a few. If you like games like these, they will be big influencers on everything we make.
So, how'd it all begin?
I spent years wanting to play Dungeons & Dragons but didn't have enough players, and at the time I had no idea there was anything else like it, let alone solo games.
I finally got my mom and sister to play but it got too hectic trying to get everyone together. I was yet again… solo.
Determined to play, I did a little poking around and found out that there is more out there and even ways to play solo!
I tried a few resources that helped me, but I still found it lacking. That's when I started making my own resources. An all-in-one solo system to help me move forward in my games.
Read the rest on our brand new Substack where I'll share:
Game and Tool Updates: Stay up-to-date with the latest developments and features.
Solo Actual Plays: Check out our solo gameplay sessions, which are written in script + prose format and include dice rolls and other information.
Blogs for All Players: Whether you’re new to solo tabletop gaming or an experienced player, our blogs offer helpful insights and tips.
Game Recommendations: Discover new games we think you’ll enjoy.
Content Updates: Be the first to know about upcoming releases and content.
Community Interaction: Share your stories and connect with other soloists.
Discount Codes & Early Access: Gain special discounts, early access to new releases, and top priority for playtesting new games and tools.
When you want to play a tabletop game, but don't have a party, you play solo!
Today we will be discussing the mighty grid of nine alignments in Dungeons & Dragons and other fantasy TTRPGs. I haven't had this discussion in over 30 years. Who knows when it will come up again?
Once upon a time in tabletop gaming history, we had three, no, NINE alignments.
For those who are new to D&D or fantasy TTRPGs in general, Alignment refers to a system of loose guidelines to indicate a character’s moral and ethical values. It has become widely used since its iconic implementation in the 1977 Basic D&D set. Back in the day, and in subsequent retroclones, three alignments were…
A mysterious cryptid often found in thick forests and under bridges, The Goat Man is said to strike terror into the hearts of all who behold it before disappearing back into the brush. Presented here for the Dragonbane RPG because monsters are fun.
A little something about common questions about TTRPG debates which miss fairly important points.
#TTRPG #GM
Disclaimer: The following information is not derived from any scientific study, merely observation of internet forums and my own relatively wide ranging experience of playing with a lot of different groups in a lot of different places. If you don’t recognise yourself in this then that’s OK. Different lives, different experiences. 🙂
A question I often see asked is “What is the best game system in…
