A personal story about bad TTRPG and D&D experiences, lessons learned, and how to keep loving the hobby even after failed campaigns.

Dungeons & Dragons may be the world’s most famous tabletop role-playing game, but it’s far from the only one. The TTRPG universe is vast — filled with horror, sci-fi, mystery, romance, and introspection. Even D&D itself can be reshaped to fit any genre or era, from noir investigations to cosmic horror. Understanding this diversity matters, because it reminds us that role-playing isn’t about dragons or dungeons — it’s about imagination, collaboration, and the endless ways we can tell stories together.

Tabletop role-playing games are more than fantasy and dice, they’re a form of connection and healing. Recent research by the American Psychological Association shows that TTRPGs can help people with ADHD, autism, and anxiety improve focus, empathy, and social skills. By blending structure and imagination, these games create safe spaces to explore identity, build confidence, and practice collaboration. In every story shared at the table, there’s not just adventure, there’s growth.

An in-depth character study of Xander Harris in Buffy the Vampire Slayer: why he never truly grows, and how the narrative wrongly crowns him “the heart.”

Which point of view should you choose for your story? Learn the differences between first and third-person narration, the types of narrators —reliable, unreliable, omniscient, witness, choral— and why third person might be the best choice to tell your story like a true tale.

¿Qué punto de vista elegir para tu historia? Descubre las diferencias entre narradores en primera y tercera persona, qué tipos de narrador existen —fiable, no fiable, omnisciente, testigo, coral— y por qué la tercera persona puede ser la mejor opción para contar tu historia como un verdadero cuento.

Why do heroes always win in fantasy stories? Because in fiction, evil is not allowed to triumph. Discover why villains — smarter, stronger, and better prepared — still lose every time.

¿Por qué los héroes siempre ganan en la ficción? En este artículo analizamos cómo las historias de fantasía hacen que el mal pierda, aunque los villanos sean más inteligentes y poderosos.

Un proyecto fan sin ánimo de lucro que traduce el SRD de Daggerheart al español. Nace del amor por los juegos de rol y el deseo de hacer este sistema más accesible a jugadores hispanohablantes. Est…

Discover what a “dragonada” is in fantasy literature and why these stories full of clichés, epic heroes, and dragons still captivate us. A tribute to the timeless adventures of classic fantasy.

Descubre qué es una «dragonada» en la literatura de fantasía y por qué estas historias llenas de clichés, héroes épicos y dragones siguen emocionándonos. Un homenaje a las grandes aventuras de fantasía clásica.

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Discover Daggerheart, the new fantasy TTRPG from Darrington Press and Critical Role. A dynamic 2d12 system, turnless combat, and emotional storytelling designed for epic campaigns or casual one-sho…

Descubre Daggerheart, el nuevo TTRPG de fantasía creado por Darrington Press y Critical Role. Un sistema dinámico de 2d12, combates sin turnos y narrativa emocional para campañas épicas o partidas casuales. ¿Listo para vivir historias como nunca antes?

¿Luchas contra el síndrome del impostor? ¿Sientes que tu escritura nunca será suficiente? Descubre por qué escribir no se trata de éxito inmediato, sino de pasión, perseverancia y aprender a terminar historias aunque nadie esté mirando. Una charla real para escritores que se niegan a rendirse.

Struggling with impostor syndrome? Feeling like your writing will never be good enough? Discover why writing isn't about instant success—it's about passion, perseverance, and learning to finish stories even when no one is watching. A real talk for writers who refuse to quit.

Think the GM is out to get you? Think again. This post explores why the Game Master isn’t your enemy—but your greatest ally in chaos, storytelling, and epic wins. A must-read for players and …