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Michael Tresca

Mike "Talien" Tresca is the managing editor of the EN World Columnists Program, author of The Evolution of Fantasy Role-Playing Games, releases daily game-related content on his Patreon, and has over 50 D&D 5E products for sale on DriveThruRPG. He is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://amazon.com. If you like what we do here at EN World please consider supporting our Patreon.
RPG Evolution 
RPG Evolution: Inspiration from Sleepy Hollow
New England is rife with gothic history to draw on for a D&D campaign; Sleepy Hollow is a great place to start.
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RPG Evolution: Gift Ideas for Dragon Fans (2024)
Get ready for Halloween and the holidays with décor you can use inside or outside, any time of the year.
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RPG Evolution: Gift Ideas for Steampunk Fans (2024)
Dressing up for Halloween, for a cosplay or steampunk-themed game? Look no further!
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RPG Evolution: Inspiration from Sweeney Todd
We recently saw a fantastic performance of Sweeney Todd, but the show's roots run much deeper than Broadway.
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RPG Evolution: Inspiration from Edinburgh
I visited Edinburgh last year, and it's a fantasy city come to life.
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RPG Evolution: The Right to Write
We previously discussed WOTC’s tangles with writers’ rights, but how does that apply to AI?
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RPG Evolution: The Right to Archive
Hasbro's plan to include AI in D&D spotlights WOTC's past controversies over digital rights, specifically the Dragon Magazine CD-ROM Archive.
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RPG Evolution: Inspiration from Zakynthos
Zakynthos, the "Flower of the Levant," offers endless possibilities for adventure.
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RPG Evolution: Inspiration from Corfu
For the flavor of Greece, Corfu is an excellent entry--an island rife with ancient secrets.
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RPG Evolution: Inspiration from Kotor
Kotor is another walled city that has an ancient history as far back as 168 B.C.
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RPG Evolution: Inspiration from Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is a great template for a walled fantasy city already, thanks to its prominence in Game of Thrones.
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RPG Evolution: Inspiration from Venice
Venice is a fascinating city that has plenty of inspiration for fantasy campaigns.
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RPG Evolution: Inspiration from Bari
I recently got to visit Bari, Italy and was inspired to incorporate elements of the city into my own campaign.
RPG Evolution 
RPG Evolution: Hike Like a Hero
After hiking the Appalachian Trail with my Scout Troop, I have a newfound appreciation for what adventurers do every day.
Dungeons & Dragons  RPG Evolution 
RPG Evolution: Change is Coming
WOTC may insist the latest version of D&D isn't a new edition, but third parties have already started labeling it 5.5.
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RPG Evolution: Teaching D&D to Scouts … Again
Years ago, I taught the Game Design Merit Badge. I've learned some tough lessons since then.

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Reviews

OSR  Reviews 
Bow Down To His Majesty The Worm
An amazing next generation OSR-inspired game.
Reviews 
Terry Pratchett’s Discworld RPG: Quickstart Overview
In Discworld, you no longer have to fear shenanigans ruining your game. They ARE the game!
Other Games  Reviews 
ARKYVR Turns Mothership Into Lights, Camera, Aliens
A novel twist on the usual Mothership campaign.
Dungeons & Dragons  Reviews 
A Deep Dive into the 2024 D&D Player's Handbook
Overall, the latest PHB gets a solid B from me, an evolution of D&D to date.

Dungeons & Dragons

Dungeons & Dragons  Film & TV 
D&D Cartoon Character Stats & Magic Items
Bobby's club, Diana's staff, Eric's shield, Hank's bow, Presto's hat, Shelia's cloak, and Niko's mace.
Dungeons & Dragons 
Ravenloft: Heir of Strahd Cover, Synopsis Revealed
More details about next year's D&D novel has been revealed.
Dungeons & Dragons 
WizKids to Release Edge of the Realms, New D&D Map-Building Game
Another new D&D-themed board game is coming soon.
Dungeons & Dragons 
Table of Contents for Dungeon Masters Guide Leaked
The new DMG was on sale at a UK convention.
Dungeons & Dragons  Level Up: Advanced 5E 
Monstrous Menagerie II’s CR 26 Archlich
Monstrous Menagerie had the lich. Monstrous Menagerie II: Hordes & Heroes has the archlich.
Dungeons & Dragons 
Head Down to the McTavern for a Bite and a Pint
Every city in the realm has at least one Laughing Keeper tavern.

Industry News

Industry 
DriveThruRPG's New AI-Content Filter
Full AI is prohibited, but partial AI is allowed.
Dungeons & Dragons  Industry 
Some Takeaways From Hasbro's Latest Reports
Solid quarter for Hasbro, but D&D slightly down.
Dungeons & Dragons  Industry 
D&D's Christopher Perkins Promoted to Creative Director
Perkins moves from Game Architect to Creative Director.
Dungeons & Dragons  Industry 
The 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide is Chris Perkins' Last Book as Product Lead
Chris Perkins will no longer serve as a Product Lead for official D&D books.
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