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Hi all. I'm getting ready to start a new live-streamed campaign using my homebrew system called Cresthaven RPG. I'm looking for a few players who want to dive into something dark, story-rich, and a little weird. The campaign is called Ascent of the Inferno Lords. It's about a world that looks...

Adventurer, A brand-new Cresthaven RPG adventure is now available: Pests at the Cross Arms Inn, a complete scenario for 3 to 5 characters of 1st or 2nd level. This adventure drops your players into the center of a mystery beneath one of Cresthaven’s most iconic taverns. A cunning ratling, a...

The Awakened Mind: Psionics in Cresthaven RPG An Exploration of Mental Powers for the Discerning Game Master By the Creator of Cresthaven RPG The Question of Mental Mastery "Are you psychic?" This seemingly simple query has haunted the corridors of fantasy gaming since the earliest days of...

The Blighted Bloom From Ishraq’s blighted depths, a new horror emerges. The Plague Bloom, born from a Warp tear, transforms Raqcity 7 into Nurgle’s twisted garden. As grotesque fungi bloom and despair spreads, Inquisitor Valerius dispatches your team to contain the infectious rot. Can you stem...

I are thrilled to announce that Chronicles of Cresthaven: Echoes from the Hollowmere Crypt NOVEL is now available, inviting readers to embark upon a gripping adventure through a world of ancient gods, forgotten magic, and chilling mysteries. Deep beneath the shattered villages of Cresthaven...

Looking to challenge your players with a tense, atmospheric encounter that keeps them on edge? Shadows of Marrowgrave is a Cresthaven RPG adventure that plunges characters into the depths of an abandoned mining town, where cunning ghouls stalk the tunnels beneath. Using stealth, psychological...

I've been working on expanding the introduction of the Goblin Raiders Adventure by adding a friendly NPC encounter to help guide new players (and DMs) in learning how to interact with NPCs using Cresthaven’s Charisma + Reputation mechanics. Summary of the Update: New NPC: Tavin Reed - A weary...

I've been messing around with Dungeon World again, and I've posted a port from the Village of Hommlet from Greyhawk. The village of Hommlet faces turmoil from a cult seeking to summon elemental chaos, a bandit coalition exploiting the disorder, and a haunted moathouse spreading a supernatural...

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I've been experimenting with ChatGPT lately, and I've created something I'm calling the Cresthaven RPG Rules Lawyer. It's like an AI assistant which can help build a character, optimizing your skills, get tips on a battle, etc. If you're the DM, you can quickly look up rules, plan encounters...

This pressure plate and weight distribution puzzle hides a secret passage within your crypt. Players must decipher thematic clues and match symbolic objects to specific locations. It requires logic, teamwork, and potentially a touch of historical knowledge to unlock. Difficulty: Medium-Complex...

Hey guys! I'm getting ready to run the Temple of Elemental Evil AD&D version with my table. Looking for advice for running Temple Dungeon 1. I want to drive home what has happened on that level to prepare them for DL2. Thanks!!!

The arrival of a new Dungeons & Dragons edition is a significant event, often met with a mix of excitement and apprehension. However, a new edition can be more than just a rules update. This analysis explores the potential for a new D&D edition to act as a wealth creation engine, benefiting...

The release of a new Dungeons & Dragons edition is always a big deal. But what about the impact on players and the TTRPG market as a whole? I explored the network effects, potential for disruption, and the content creation boom that comes with a new edition in my latest blog post. The...

Imagine a system where a single bag of dice becomes your storytelling tool. Modifiers based on your character’s skills make every roll feel impactful, keeping the gameplay smooth and fast-paced. No more spending ages flipping through rulebooks – this system lets you jump right into the action...

Hey everyone! I'm itching for a new RPG campaign, but the usual suspects are feeling a bit stale. We want something fresh and exciting, but without the headache of complex rules. I'm open to any system ideas, big or small, old or new, and I'd like to ease the players into the lore. Here's...

Hey guys! I put together a guide for others who are interested in running a D&D or other game via the play-by-post style with Discord or Slack. Let me know what you think! https://simplednd.wordpress.com/2024/03/13/play-by-post-mechanics-for-discord-slack-a-how-to-guide/

The world of CresthavenRPG brims with humanoids, elves, dwarves, and other familiar fantasy races. But something seems to be missing: monstrous options like goblins, orcs, or even demonkind! This begs the question: why aren’t evil monster ancestries a core part of CresthavenRPG? From the very...

I was recently blogging about a shift from pre-written backstories to collaborative storytelling within the campaign itself. I've been pondering the role of backstories lately, mostly how characters evolve through encounters/adventuring. The idea of crafting a shared backstory as a group really...

With the holiday season around the corner, I wanted to stir up a discussion about integrating holiday themes into our RPG campaigns. I recently designed an adventure titled "Thanksgiving Turmoil: The ROC Hunt" where, instead of the usual turkey, players hunt giant ROCs! It got me thinking about...