Welcome to the 2019 Great Blog Roll Call!

What you have in front of you is my RPG blog roll which covers over 450 active blogs. Each post has a brief description of the blog and the average posts published in 2018. The idea behind this list is make things easier for people to discover new blogs, old favorites, and read where our hobby is going before it gets there.

Please feel free to link to this list or re-share it because the goal here is to get more people reading these blogs and to see less of them going dark (no longer updating). If you’ve got a blog that you’d like to add to the list please drop me a note below!

Otherwise, on with the list!

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1,000 Foot General: This blog focuses primarily on war-gaming, and in particular, miniatures. The author, John, has a good eye in how he frames his photographs and an easy writing style that not only makes it easy to follow but provides an encouraging atmosphere for both novice and skilled miniature painters alike. If you’ve always been curious about war-gaming then this is a great blog to add to your list. Updates: An average of twice per month.

19th Level: This blog tends to have a wide range of interests that will occupy the author’s, Daniel Stack, attention from time to time. Over the course of this last year Daniel has explored a plethora of games such as: Call of Cthulhu, Delta Green, D6 Star Wars, FATE Accelerated, and Pathfinder. The blog does not confine itself to role-playing games alone and instead will discuss movies, books, and anything else that catches the author’s attention. A solid blog that tends to get overlooked in spite of having an engaging author. Be sure to comment on things that get your attention or that need clarification as Daniel is very good at responding. Updates: An average of five posts a month.

1d30: This long running gaming blog tends to focus on older editions of Dungeons & Dragons which shouldn’t keep players of newer editions from exploring its vast archive as the author, who posts under the moniker 1d30, has a keen mind that is capable of offering something for role-playing gamers regardless of their edition or system. 1d30 has a solid writing style that allows the author to get to the center of any topic without the usual meandering that can afflict authors less sure of their subject matter. I cannot recommend this blog highly enough. Read the archives and reap the rewards as this blog will inspire and clarify your own thoughts on the hobby. Updates: Five posts in 2018

2nd Chapter . . ., A: The posts that the author, David Wright, has produced for this blog have long created this sensation that he was attempting to plant his legs under him to drive his creative energies forward. As a result David has often created lists where he was evaluating or planning what comes next in the blog and in his gaming life. Unfortunately, his creative output has completely stopped in 2018 and dropped to only 4 post in 2017. I am hopeful that he will return to the blog with renewed energy in the coming year as I enjoy his writing style and would like to see more from him in the future. Updates: This blog has gone dark since December 29, 2017.

6d6 Blog: This role-playing blog hosts several authors which allows it to establish a wide scope in its areas of interest without the feel of distraction that can come from blogs that fail to focus on any one topic. I don’t typically enjoy multi-author blogs, however, 6d6 has managed to allow each author their own distinctive voice while at the same time keeping the blog themed well. As a result it manages to be a pleasant read. I find it worth noting that the authors of 6d6 only find three role-playing blogs worth mentioning to their readers: Critical Hits, Die Heart, and General Tangent. This perhaps explains why their own articles so rarely touch on the same themes as other blogs on this list and why it lends them a different perspective when they do explore those topics. Updates: An average of four times per month though they tend to come in clusters. This blog has been dark since August 5, 2018 though I fully expect more to be coming from them as there is a lot of fantastic creativity to be found here.

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About Bruce Heard and New Stories: For many readers who have not encountered Bruce Heard since his work at TSR you may only be familiar with his work on the Dungeons & Dragons setting Mystara or with his stories that appeared in Dragon Magazine years ago. This blog is a great place to remedy that situation as Bruce has used it to further explore the world of Mystara and to launch a fantastic new setting, Calidar. I have greatly enjoyed reading this blog over the last few years and have become a fan not only of its content, but of its author as well. It should be noted that the last few years have seen a greater focus on Calidar than any other topic. Still, the archives are a pleasant place to mine when you’re looking for inspiration to use in your home games and aren’t interested in Calidar. Updates: An average of four posts per month.

The Acorn Afloat: At first glance the Acorn Afloat is an oddity within the role-playing blog scene as the author, Jensan Thuresson, has carefully created a blog that feels like you’re sitting next to a wonderful art installation. Throughout the blog are the quirky sketches that Jensan does that leave you with impressions of his game world that linger long after you’ve moved on to something else; coupled alongside his poems and bits of story his imaginary worlds often feels like they has a life that extends far beyond his own games and blog. Yet it’s when he chooses to explore new ground, like in his PuterPlane setting, that I find myself enjoying this blog most because his sensibilities are so different from my own that I cannot help but entertained. I always look forward to when this blog updates and cannot recommend it highly enough. Updates: An average of one time per month.

Advanced Dungeons & Parenting: In a hobby where it’s more likely that you’ll find people competing to put out the weirdest and most unplayable additions to their favorite role-playing game it’s nice to discover a blog like Advanced Dungeons & Parenting. While you’ll still find homages created to the author’s, Christian Lindke, favorite movie and book characters you’ll also find reviews of games that are actually designed to play with your kids – a side of this hobby that is often overlooked. Christian’s writing style often comes across in a paternal style which fits well with the blog’s theme and I find reading him an enjoyable experience. Updates: Ten times in 2018.

Advanced Gaming & Theory: There is something refreshing about a blogger who looks at the conventional wisdom in our hobby, and not only tells the world that they’re wrong, but backs up their position with well-reasoned arguments that make you question your own preconceptions. The author of Advanced Gaming & Theory, Ripper X, has done just that by enthusiastically throwing his support behind his favorite edition: Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition. While I enjoy his writing style what keeps me coming back to this blog is its focus on an Edition of Dungeons & Dragons that I have had little connection to over the years. Really a fascinating blog that I cannot recommend highly enough to anyone looking to explore Second Edition. Updates: Five posts in 2018, though it has been dark since October 10, 2018. This isn’t unusual for the blog so readers shouldn’t be warned off adding it to their reading list as they can expect future articles from this exciting, little blog in the future. I, for one, can hardly wait.

Adventures in Amateur RPG Design: This blog made its debut on March 22, 2018 with John Bragg proclaiming, “I want to design the RPG that I want.” It’s a tall task for this blog as John has only written four posts since bursting onto the scene. Time will tell if he’s able to accomplish his goal or if this blog fades into the background to be forgotten. I hope he succeeds because we all deserve the games we’ve always wanted to play in our dreams. Updates: four times in 2018

Adventures in Gaming v2: James Mishler’s blog is a wealth of role-playing goodness that should be mined regularly. His writing is often clear and direct, though it can occasionally get a bit dry. The archives are incredibly easy to explore as James has taken time to clearly denote each post in a manner that makes following your favorite series a cinch. I’m really digging the Legendaria series that he’s launched this year and I can’t wait to see where he goes with it in the future. If you’re a fan of the Labyrinth Lord retro-clone be sure to bookmark this blog as James has a wealth of useful articles in connection with it. Updates: Eight posts last year, although it should be noted that he has already written seven posts this year.

Adventures in the Autumn Court: Edward Lang-Whiston’s blog is a literary jolt to the system reminiscent of other great creative blogs such as Chris Tamm’s Elf Maids & Octopi and Patrick Stuart’s False Machine – though it is very much its own thing. The blog shifts between these little, whimsical stories and deeper thought excursions where Edward might create tables for use in your favorite role-playing game, or a new spell, world, or god. Regardless of which topic he chooses to explore the way that he writes is thoroughly entertaining and I can’t wait to see where this blog goes in the future! Be sure and check this one out as you’ll be hearing a lot more about it in the coming years. Updates: An average of once per month. It should be noted that it has been dark since September 25, 2018, though this is not unusual as Edward has taken months off between posts before so don’t let this trouble you when adding it to your reading list.

Aeons & Augauries: I have often said that if this blog had a tagline it would be, “Boldly going where other blogs dare not to explore.” The author, JDJarvis, has seemingly made it his goal to explore subjects in our hobby that many others have neglected. As a result it often seems that when I go researching some new topic that JDJarvis has already explored that avenue of thought and has laid the groundwork for developing a better understanding of it. His writing has a crispness to it that makes reading posts on the blog a quick, enjoyable process. Aeons & Augauries is filled to the brim with creative ideas, re-examinations of classic role-playing themes, and enough free content that you’ll find it a blog that must be added to your feed. Be sure to explore the deep archives so that you won’t miss out on one of the hidden gems of the role-playing blogging scene! Updates: Eight times during the year 2018. While this is a significant slide from the blog’s previous output the posts continue to be of a high quality.

Against the Wicked City: When I first read this blog I found myself focusing almost exclusively on the author’s, Joseph Manola, exploration of B/X Dungeons and Dragons (B/X D&D) but as time has gone on I’ve enjoyed reading his discussions of Pathfinder (PF) and Warhammer Fantasy Role-Play (WFRP) as well. Still though, I find myself gravitating to his Old School Renaissance (OSR) articles more often as I find his thoughts on the OSR articulate and thoughtful. Joseph consistently explores every avenue of gaming that interests him, and his thoughtful writing brings out the best in every topic he explores. Since I first discovered this blog years ago it has grown in popularity and I can’t wait to see where he takes in the coming years! Updates: An average of four posts per month.

Age of Dusk: When you read as many role-playing blogs as I do you eventually become accustomed to the patterns that most authors fall into. There is a predictability that often develops in the writing of authors who are jockeying for attention from industry insiders and their peers that can often make for dull writing. There are a few blogs though that abandon these actions and instead push back against everyone and everything. Age of Dusk is one such blog. The author of this blog, Prince of Nothing, writes with the sort of flippancy that allows their criticisms of the hobby, and the products that perpetuate it, a weight that other blogs often lack. There is no coddling; no pretense. Instead the blog will often cut deeply as the Prince of Nothing spares no feelings while reviewing both new and old products alike. At its best it is reminiscent of Your Dungeon is Suck at the height of its satirical power; at its worst it is a biting attack on all the aspects of the hobby that get under the skin of the author and will offend those with delicate sensibilities. Updates: An average of seven times a month.

Aggregate Cognizance: Wil Hutton, recently migrated over Aggregate Cognizance to wordpress and in doing so it appears that he has once again found his feet under him to begin creating at a high level. This blog has a rich archive that allows its readers to explore the topics of the past few years through the eyes of an author who would often discus the most complicated of themes in an easy to follow manner that made for an enjoyable read. If you’re looking to find a blogger whose writing will often help inspire your own this is a great place to start. Updates: About twice a month. IMPORTANT NOTE: The address for Aggregate Cognizance has change to the one I’m using. If you have the old one bookmarked you will not be seeing the latest content as Wil no longer updates the old site.

Aiee! Run from Kelvin’s Brainsplurge!: If this is the first time that you have discovered Kelvin’s Brainsplurge than you are in for a real treat. Kelvin Green has been running this blog since July 10, 2003 and during that time this blog has covered nearly every major topic of the day and explored countless avenues of thought. For lesser authors this long running blog would become a dull chore, but Kelvin has managed to keep it fresh through his art (WHICH I LOVE!), continued play, and clever writing. Kelvin’s thoughtful writing keeps me coming back time, and time again. Be sure and check out the adventures of the Red Line Corporate Solutions through his actual play write ups as they’re just a lot of fun and check out his fantastic art as it reminds me of the best art from the early days of TSR when Erol, Trampier, and the boys were drawing everywhere. Updates: About twice a month, though it should be noted that he’s already beating that average this year with four posts in January.

Akratic Wizardry: The author of this blog, Akrasia, has spent most of their effort over the years on exploring OSR style games and their literary roots, though this last year has seen a bit of a step away from those long running themes. Still the blog is smartly written and the archives are filled with lots of interesting house rules that can be imported into directly into your Swords & Wizardry games or, with some slight modifications, into your favorite system. Updates: About three times a month.

Alex Schroeder: RPG Blog: Alex has an interesting way of writing about the hobby that leaves me wanting for more than what he’s apparently willing to provide. I don’t mean that as a knock against the blog or author; rather I mean to say that the way that Alex writes tends to inspire discussion and thought instead of providing a closed thought. To get the most out of Alex’s writing I recommend following him on Google Plus and coupling his postings there with the blog so that you can see the conversations expand the discussion further and get a more fulfilling experience. Whether you follow him on Google Plus or not I recommend the blog as Alex has a natural talent for beginning a conversation that will leave his readers examining their own thoughts on the matters he explores. Updates: Unfortunately I was unable to find the archive and was unwilling to slog my way through the blog by expanding it ever backwards in an effort to count the total posts in 2018. So I’m unable to provide his average.

Alexandrian, the: It could be argued that Justin Alexander’s blog, the Alexandrian, is one of the most popular role-playing blogs active today. Little wonder, too, as Justin has a natural gift for writing that makes even posts you disagree with an enjoyable read. His writing shows a maturity of thought that is often lacking in other blogs as he is able to delve deeply into complex topics without indulging in the self-importance and droning harangues that often afflict other authors who attempt the same tasks. His influence should not be understated as you’ll often see dissimilar bloggers, with wildly differing takes on how role-playing games should be played, referencing his works as the standard of thought on the subject they’re discussing. I often find myself exploring his archives as a way to refine my own thoughts on role-playing games and I know I’m not alone as I can see his fingerprints in many other bloggers writings as well. Updates: About 16 posts a month average in 2018.

Altdorf Correspondent, The: Magnus Seter has created a blog with rich archives where you’ll find a deep exploration of the WFRP setting – arguably the best setting ever created – and alternative rules for the system. While many blogs that you will explore through this list cover a wide range of topics the Altdorf Correspondent has narrowed its focus to a single game and in so doing has become one of the best resources for that game in the blogging scene. Updates: About once per month though it should be noted that the blog has been dark since July 28, 2018.

Analogue Hobbies, The: This blog actually came before the Painting Challenge blog below and features the beautifully painted miniatures by Curt C. The blog focuses more on Curt’s thought process in painting the miniatures and how he would use them in an actual miniatures game. For those of you more into the thought process than just the beautiful miniatures found in the Painting Challenge blog then this is your preferred entry into Curt’s blogs. Updates: An average of three times per month.

Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge, The: If you love looking at beautifully painted miniatures, or painting them yourself, then you need to check out this blog. The AHPC is curated by Curt C and features an incredible array of talented painters working hard to put out fantastic miniatures. It’s an inspiring place for aspiring miniature painters and old hands alike. Updates: An average of 60 times a month, though it should be noted that due to a recent change that January has seen 194 posts already and this year promises to continue at an incredible pace!

Anamnesis of the Mystic Scholar: I really enjoy the way that Mystic Scholar writes. His short stories are enjoyable to read and the way that he works through role-playing game issues often gets my own mind to reorganize itself and to rethink the way that I’ve decided how things work. While he hasn’t updated so far this year I’m hopeful that he will soon since he’s still active in the community and regularly commenting on other blogs. Always worth reading when he updates. Updates: Dark since September 20, 2017. I hope he starts updating again. I really miss him.

Ancient Vaults and Eldritch Secrets, An Old School Gaming Blog: Unlike many other blogs on this list AV&ES has narrowed its focus to a single gaming system, Labyrinth Lord. For other authors this narrowing field might create a situation where a reader could expect to experience a stagnation of creativity; but the author, Bat, has managed to find freedom in their self-imposed constriction. The blog is prolific in its output of new spells, magical items, and monsters. I particularly enjoy the small bits of fiction that introduce each new spell. Well worth bookmarking for any Labyrinth Lord enthusiasts out there. Updates: About 15 posts each month.

. . . and a Brace of Pistols: I recently discovered this interesting blog and have been really taken with it. The author, Tom, has an enjoyable writing style that has encouraged me to explore two of the systems he’s focused on more fully on my own: Kult and 7th Sea. While the Kult exploration Tom has been steadily working through have been interesting it’s the 7th Sea stuff that really captures my imagination. Tom’s enthusiasm for swashbuckling adventures is positively infectious and I eagerly look forward to new posts on the subject! Updates: There is no archive so I’m unsure how many posts have been made in 2018.

. . . and the Sky Full of Dust: Simon Forster has made this blog into one of my favorites for plucking out an encounter when I need one most. The blog is done in a tumblr-esque style with all of the maps out front and center, each with a clear description of the type of encounter they’re designed for running. I love the ease with which I can use this site and if you’re looking for a blog that just works and that will make your life easier this is one you have got to bookmark! Updates: An average of four times a month.

Angry GM, The: At first glance some readers may be tempted to dismiss the Angry GM as a gimmicky blog where the author simply flings invective at various role-playing topics without any real substance behind them; and to do so is to vastly underestimate the value of the Angry GM. Where other blogs will direct their efforts into analyzing the various aspects of role-playing games in a serious manner the Angry GM will do the same with a generous dose of humor thrown in to help his readers digest his thoughts on the subject more fully. It’s a clever technique that gives his writing a greater impact and allows it to stay with his readers longer. This is a great blog to add to your regular reading list. Updates: I have no idea. The archive has been removed and navigating about the blog has gotten a bit difficult. Still a good read, but just difficult to find older content if you’re going in order of publication.

Angry Hamster: Elizabeth Chaipraditkul’s Angry Hamster blog is part publishing blog and another part is Liz’s personal journey through our hobby and through the industry that supports it. While there are the obligatory promotional posts on the blog it’s when she begins discussing aspects of the hobby that have impacted her where the blog really sings. I find myself wishing that on these more personal posts that she would delve deeper into the ideas and explore them more fully because it often feels as though there is so much more she would like to discuss. Updates: Six times in 2018. Dark since October 31, 2018.

ANT-LERRR: Reading ANT-LERRR reminds me a lot of watching jazz musicians perform. The creativity expressed in Luke Gearing’s writing is fantastic but the organization of his posts can take you by surprise. It’s a fun experience and one that I recommend for anyone who likes to read role-playing blogs as he tends to explore whatever strikes his fancy at the time. Updates: An average of one time each month.

anyway.: This fascinating blog is brought to you by the same mind who wrote Dogs in the Vineyard and Apocalypse World: Vincent Baker. Like many independent publishers this blog tends to focus on the author’s experiences as a publisher, but that shouldn’t scare you away as there’s lots of content that spans the entirety of the hobby. You’ll want to explore his archives as there is a lot of good stuff there and while you may not always agree with his conclusions his discussions are almost always thought-provoking. Updates: Two posts in 2018. Dark since February 21, 2018

Appendix M: This blog is a showcase for its author’s, Jon Wilson, monstrous obsession, and we’re all winners as a result. Appendix M is filled to the brim with monsters designed for the Dungeon Crawl Classics system but can easily be used in similar systems without many changes. I’ve used his creatures in my own D&D 3.5e games, as well as D&D 5e games, to great effect over the last few years and have enjoyed mining his archives for future adventures. A great resource for any role-playing game enthusiast looking to throw something at their players that they probably haven’t encountered before. Updates: An average of three per month.

Appendix N: This blog is Joe Kushner’s efforts to expand upon the literary foundation of Dungeons & Dragons by creating a modern Appendix N that will help provide readers with a wider range of fiction to draw upon for their home games. It’s an audacious project that Joe has put on his shoulders but one that in a lot of ways he’s built to accomplish. His voracious reading allows him to add new books regularly to the list and his guiding question always seems to be, “How can we use this to make our games better?” For role-players who are looking for books beyond Gary Gygax’s Appendix N and who would like to move outside D&D 5e’s additions Joe’s blog is a great place to start. 2018 was the least productive year in the history of Appendix N and I’m hopeful that 2019 will see a rebounding year for the blog. Updates: Three posts in 2018. Dark since August 11, 2018.

Archon’s Court: A fairly new blog created by Imperator Osiryx. Topics covered tend to a bit more sci-fi and wilder, which can be a very welcome change from the more common, fantasy focused blogs. The author is still trying to establish their voice at the time of this writing and seems to be struggling at times with the idea that others are reading them. They shouldn’t question such a thing as there is a lot of potential with the blog. Updates: About twice a month.

Archons March On: Semiurge’s blog burst onto the scene on October 24, 2018 and largely acted as a congregate site for the author’s reddit posts and as a quick, randomizer for various traits and topics. Any of the D20x5 posts will provide you with five buttons to press that will create a random thing based on the title of the post. While these random generators have been the main focus of the blog so far, there are still the occasional bits of lore and discussions on how to do various things in the hobby, such as, playing a werewolf, or creating a magic sword. Most things here tend to have a fantasy bent but remain largely system agnostic. With the high volume of posts late last year I’m eager to see where the blog goes in the coming months. Updates: 50 times since October 24, 2018! That’s an impressive average of 17 posts per month!

Arden Est: Chris Blauwkamp has slowly developed Arden Est into a long form game log that chronicles the events of his home campaign; with the occasional addition of magical spells, items, and monsters that he has created for use therein. While the writing is solid I find myself wishing that the posts were longer and that more details of the campaign were posted as I’m always left wanting for more. Updates: About once per month.

Armchair Gamer: Alex Osias looks at gaming in a way that I find refreshing. He tends to focus on science fiction and super hero games, two genres that get too little attention from many role-playing game bloggers, and as a result when he touches upon other genres, like Dungeons & Dragons, he tends to come at them with a different understanding of what makes a successful game. We need more gamers exploring the game from their own perspectives instead of following the popular trends. Alex fits that bill. Updates: About 2 posts per month.

Ars Ludi: This is the long running blog of Ben Robbins, creator of Microscope and Kingdom, that regularly produces thought provoking content designed to begin conversations with his readers that will inspire them to rethink their preconceived notions on role-playing games. Ben’s writing style is easy to follow and he’s often capable of taking complicated topics and simplifying them in a way that doesn’t lose their significance (something that can often happen in the hands of less astute authors). Be sure to check out his Story Games 101 series as the topics he’s discussing are valid not only for story games but for more combat focused role-playing games as well. Updates: About once a month in 2018.

Art and Musings of a Miniature Hobbyist: If you’re like me and are still learning how to paint miniatures without making them look like hot garbage then you’ll dig FourEyedMonster’s blog. I really enjoy FEM’s Work-In-Progress posts as there is a fairly honest assessment of the work, how they got where they are in the piece, and of where FEM would like to see the piece progress. Another excellent miniature blog to check out for all you aspiring painters out there. Updates: An average of four posts a month in 2018.

Artifacts and Relics: A relatively new blog that is still trying to find its footing. The author, Edgewise, has figured out the content they would like to cover (OSR with a heavy focus on Dungeon Crawl Classics) but they’re still unsure of themselves as an author as each post in 2018 seemingly begins with an apology for not writing enough. They shouldn’t be apologizing to us as the writing on the blog has a great conversational tone and reading it I’m often able to imagine the author sitting next to me discussing the topic at hand. There’s a lot of strength in that; and it’s something that many other blogs strive towards in their writing and fail to achieve. I hope we see more from Edgewise in 2019 as I’m really digging what they’ve accomplished so far. Updates: Seven times in 2018. Dark since October 4, 2018.

Asshat Paladins: Matt Borselli’s blog has turned into, largely, a compendium of his campaigns and experiences during play. Throughout 2018 every post was a description of his actual play experiences at the table. Matt has an easy writing style that makes reading these enjoyable. His archives, though, tend to tread the usual ground that other bloggers have explored during the early days of the role-playing blog scene. Updates: 20 times in 2018 with the last post coming on June 27, 2018

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B/X BLACKRAZOR: The author, JB, of this long running blog has spent years developing a particular style of writing that elegantly creates the impression in his reader’s mind that they’re reading a letter from a longtime friend. His daily life begins each post with these quick updates on the family, his work situation, and life around him. Then he’ll segue into these long discussions on some aspect of gaming that has preoccupied his attention. As a reader of his blog it makes for a thoroughly enjoyable experience. JB has a natural tendency towards making this fantastic series so be on the watch out for them when diving into the archives. Updates: Four times a month.

Back in the Labyrinth: I’ve read Sean Robson’s blog for years and describing it accurately has often escaped me. Sean writes with an easy that I envy and I dearly missed his writing when he stepped away from the blog for the last few years. Since returning he’s focused on The Fantasy Trip as his main game and it’s been fascinating to read him as he works his way about the game. I’m hopeful that this exploration continues as reading his work makes me want to pick up the system and take it as my own. I can think of no higher praise. Updates: After a three year hiatus Back in the Labyrinth began updating again in 2019.

Back to the Dungeon: A fun blog that tends to work towards melding the way that games played during the earlier days of our hobby with modern role-playing games. The author has a daring spirit and clearly enjoys the challenge of mixing the two styles together. I’m not always convinced that the author’s efforts will pay off, but seeing their efforts are inspiring. Updates: About once a month in 2018.

Back to the Keep: After a four-year hiatus Robert Morris has come back to his blog, Back to the Keep, with a vengeance! During the absence Morris spent a lot of time working on his ideas on Google Plus attempting to refine his ideas and create a better game in the process with the help of the gaming community. Luckily for us we’re getting to see the fruits of his efforts as his thoughts have matured and his writing has improved by leaps and bounds. It’s always great to see an author improve and Morris continues to do so with each new post. Updates: Eight times in 2018, but 11 already in 2019.

Balthazar’s Bloviations: This is a quiet blog with a lot of potential as the author, Balthazar Balzacazar, has been steadily creating some rather enjoyable posts with just enough attitude to make the reader chuckle. There have been very few updates to this blog in the last few years but what has been produced have been enjoyable. I hope that it updates more frequently in the coming year. Updates: Once in 2018 on December 9.

Bardiches & Bathhouses: Boris Stremlin began this blog in September 2016 and has been steadily carving out his own, unique, take on role-playing games ever since. Bardiches & Bathhouses approaches the fantasy world through a uniquely Russian perspective which creates a wholly new, and original, take on the fantasy role-playing world in our pseudo-Western European dominated hobby. This is a great new blog to bookmark and add to your own feeds. Updates: An average of twice per month in 2018.

Barking Alien: Since Adam Dickstein began his blog in February, 2009 he has been one of the leading proponents of non-Dungeons & Dragons role-playing gaming. His blog has been a vocal advocate pushing the idea that gaming has far more to offer enthusiasts than just another boring dungeon and another re-skinned orc waiting for players to cut its head off. His writing often reminds me of a Revival as he can become quite impassioned as he proselytizes for one game or another. Yet where Adam’s blog shines brightest is when he just talks about his current games. I can’t tell you the number of times that I’ve begun reading a post about Champions, Star Trek, or Star Wars and come away with a half dozen ideas for my own games. I always look forward to when Adam updates! Updates: An average of 10 posts per month.

Basic Red: Daniel Dean’s blog often felt like he was on the cusp of something great this year. His writing has taken on a frenetic style that gets me energized and I desperately want to play the Warduke Class Daniel created as it is absolutely mad in the best possible way. I really like the way that his mind is working and I’m excited to see where he goes in the coming year. Updates: 10 times in 2018, but already 11 times in January, 2019

BASTIONLAND: Chris McDowall’s insightful blog is one part design blog, one part journey through the hobby, one part instruction manual, and it all adds up to a creative whirlwind. It’s a lot of fun to read – especially as he develops these interesting, bite-sized OSR ideas into fully formed games that keep a reader excited to see where his imagination will take us all next. The blog has been around since 2009 and has over 350 articles in the archive to help inspire your own, homebrewed creations. Updates: About twice each month.

Bat in the Attic: Rob Conley’s long running OSR blog has often been one of the first places that I go when exploring one of the more complex topics in old school gaming. His writing is clear, concise, and often phrased in such a way as to encourage a discussion of the topic rather than end it. I highly recommend his How to Sand Box series and his City State of the Invincible Overlord series of posts as a good place to start exploring this excellent blog. Updates: An average of three times a month.

Bearded Devil: This beautiful blog has largely focused on the author’s Hex Crawl explorations of their home game through a series of session write-ups. These posts are well written and among the best I’ve read of their kind. But it’s the gorgeous artwork featured on the blog (which I believe is mostly done by the author) that really draws your attention. Just fantastic stuff all the way around and I can barely wait for more from this author! Updates: About once a month in 2018

Beat Ronin, The: Reading the Beat Ronin often feels like I’m getting a letter from someone that I’ve been corresponding with rather than a blog post and it’s a credit to Jimmy Spence’s capable writing that the blog is able to sustain that sort of conversation when many others have abandoned it for a more academic style. The Beat Ronin (which boasts one of my favorite blog names) has focused heavily in recent years on Warhammer 30K and 40K games, models, and discussions though you should be aware that like many of the best blogs Spence isn’t content with discussing only games. Updates: Dark since July 26, 2017

Bedside Notepad: This is the tumblr blog of former Paizo creative maven, Jessica Price. She writes a challenging blog that confronts topics that can be uncomfortable and infuriating at times – but she almost always has a depth of insight into the nature of our hobby that I find fascinating. Her perspective is often refreshing and I enjoy her acerbic writing style. Updates: Dark since June 1, 2017

Beholder Pie: Will Doyle’s nine-year old blog has seen a significant drop off in production over the last three years. Even with the decreased output Doyle’s Beholder Pie is a pleasant blog that offers its readers an enjoyable, though all too brief, read filled with visually pleasing posts and creative ideas that will help inspire its readers in their own efforts to improve their adventures and gaming. The current series that he’s been working through for the better part of the last two years, Here Be Dungeons, is an outstanding resource for time strapped Game Masters everywhere. My only complaint about this blog is that I wish there were more to explore. Updates: Only once in 2016.

Bernie the Flumph!: Josh Burnett’s Bernie the Flumph! blog tends to focus on providing readers with things they can use in their games: monsters, items, and the like. Often these useful posts tend to feel like Burnett has it in mind that his readers can print off the page and drop them into their games that night. While I’m not a huge fan of the more gimmicky posts (like the David Pumpkins write-up) I have still found posts that I’m using in my home games. Updates: An average of twice per month.

Beyond Fomalhaut: Melan has come up with an interesting titling system designed to help readers quickly discern reviews from blog posts and campaign journals that makes it very easy to find what you’re looking for when scanning through the archive. Melan has steadily created a blog that has carved out its own territory in the hobby. It’s authoritative, without being preachy, and a fun read. Updates: An average of four posts per month.

Beyond the Black Gate: I dig the hell out of Al’s Beyond the Black Gate. When I first discovered it he was delving deep into the pulp underpinning of Dungeons & Dragons influenced games by drawing attention to the weird and wild aspects of the game. At the time it was a breath of fresh air in a blogging scene chocking on everyone following each other’s lead and taking sides in meaningless online feuds. The archives are still a breath of fresh air years later even as his blog has largely gone dark and I keep hoping that he’ll come back with a vengeance to push back against the standards of the blogging community. Updates: Dark since August 17, 2017. This isn’t the first time Al has gone dark for this long so I’m hopeful that he’ll come back soon to the delight of his readers.

Biased Bill: The Biased Bill blog is designed to be a place where Dungeon Masters can explore various topics in a way that will spur their own thoughts on the topics discussed. Often it succeeds in sparking that discussion for other readers; however, I am personally having a hard time with formatting style currently in use on the blog as it tends to fill disjointed for me (though I know that many other readers prefer this method) and as a result I’m not a good judge on its overall effectiveness. Updates: An average of four times a month.

Big Ball of No Fun: At one time David Dolph’s Big Ball of No Fun was one of my favorite reads. Dolph has a firm grasp on his blog’s voice and he’s been able to consistently produce a confident and intelligent blogging experience that could not only expand your understanding of the history of the hobby but of where he would like to see it go in the future. I hope it begins updating again because I miss Dolph’s voice in the discussion of our hobby. Updates: Dark since August 31, 2017.

The Big Red Bat Cave: Simon Miller’s war-gaming blog, The BigRedBatCave, is a great place to break up your role-playing game explorations and breath in the foundations of our hobby as Miller has a great eye with his photography and is able to make the miniature battles come to life. His painted miniatures are quite well done and I find myself often wishing that he would post process pieces so that I can fully understand how he paints them so beautifully. I really enjoy this blog. Updates: An average of three times per month.

Billy Goes to Mordor: Billy Billerson’s long running blog boasts both one of the best names in blogging and a deft author who has steadily created an engaging blog with a firm grasp on where it’s going and what the author wants to accomplish. My recommendation for new readers is to open Billerson’s archive and pick out two or three posts with titles that catch your eye and read those first. His archive is rich with great content and will inspire your own thoughts on role-playing games to new heights. Updates: About twice a month on average.

Black Campbell, The: Scott Rhymer has created a blog that not only showcases a wide variety of games that I’ve yet to experience, but that allows him to write in an engaging manner without coming across like a sophomoric jerk. Most of the posts I surveyed are relatively short, well put together, and often it seems like they are designed more to help shape your thoughts on role-playing games rather than inspire. My only complaint with Rhymer’s blog is that it doesn’t have a typical archive so you’re forced to scroll through countless articles hoping that you stumble upon the one you’re looking for in the process. Updates: Dark since August 26, 2018

Black Gate, Adventures in Fantasy Literature: While not strictly a gaming blog this site features a slew of writers, including Grognardia’s James Maliszewski, who focus on topic related to the hobby. Really a great site to explore. Updates: Hard to say, but multiple posts per day by various authors. Lots to read.

Blasted, Cratered Land, A: A brand new blog started this year which is steadily carving out its own niche in our hobby. The author, Velexiraptor, already has a solid writing style and a voice that comes across well. There are moments where the author seems unsure of themselves and of their writing but this tends to happen with all new bloggers as they grow their audience. I’m excited to see where Velexiraptor takes the blog in the coming years. Updates: 25 times already this year.

Blessings of the Dice Gods: Jeff Russell’s blog is in my personal ‘must read’ blog group. He has a discerning mind and a laser like focus, that I often envy, which allows him to produce outstanding projects. While Russell has been absent from the blog for the last few months it isn’t unusual for him to take time off as he invests himself in his latest project. So while you’re waiting please enjoy his archives as they’re well worth spending a few days exploring. Updates: About once per month.

Blog Full of Demons, A: Mabel Harper’s relatively new blog came into existence in February, 2018 with a haunting picture of demon to help kick off her post and has been kicking ass with each article since. Mabel has come into our hobby with a fire under her and I am looking forward to seeing what she creates in the future! Updates: About once a month. Dark since July 17, 2018

Blog of Holding: I once described this as, “the story of the author’s journey through the hobby focusing on both the current vogue and in the glory of the old without wallowing in nostalgia,” and while I still stand by that statement I think that my understanding of the blog has expanded over the past few years. There’s more here than just someone looking forward and remembering the past – that’s something you can find on most any OSR affiliated blog. What Blog of Holding does so well, is that it allows the reader to look at the current edition of Dungeons & Dragons and to pull their favorite rules from past editions into it in a way that not only works but actually makes the game more fun. Really worth checking out. Updates: Once a month.

Blood of Porkopius: FrDave’s long running blog exemplifies the idea behind a contemplative approach to blogging about role-playing games. His posts come often come along slowly; building the underlying thought into a solid foundation which allows him to break down the intellectual barriers that his readers might have. FrDave’s writing is solid and even when I disagree with his conclusions I often find myself enjoying his explorations in our hobby. Updates: An average of five times a month.

Blue Boxer Rebellion: The Blue Boxer Rebellion is a bit of a mixed bag as far as role-playing game blogs go – and that’s a very good thing. Doug Anderson has spent the better part of the last decade creating a blog that allows him to put out an engaging mix of his own art and his ideas on the hobby. It creates a blog that can sometimes feel all to0 brief as you will often encounter posts in the archive where he’s still working out his ideas and expanding them into a more fully formed thought. Yet my favorite posts on this blog are the ones that feature his own drawings which are just so neat. I love his isometric dungeon maps and the way that he designs the covers for his adventures. Just a neat blog that needs to update more often. Updates: Dark since August, 11, 2016.

Bluestocking’s Organic Gaming: I discovered Kate Bullock’s Bluestocking’s Organic Gaming blog when it was submitted as a nominee for the 2017 ENnie awards and it’s a blog with which I’m still coming to terms. Her writing is solid and her conclusions on the hobby are often interesting. Bullock’s blog focuses heavily on the social criticism side of the hobby and as a result her topics will often wander into areas that many other gaming blogs avoid like the plague because they can be controversial, if for no other reason, than the chorus of gamers shouting that these games are about playing imaginary elves and not social criticism. While I often find such explorations of the hobby dreadfully boring Bullock’s engaging writing not only manages to keep my attention as she delves into her current subject but gets me engaged in the discussion as well – a rare talent. The last two years of Bluestocking’s Organic Gaming have been rather fruitful for Bullock as she’s substantially increased her output over previous years which I think will only lead to good things for her in the future. Updates: About once per month.

Boccob’s Blessed Blog: A long running blog that that I’ve only recently become acquainted with even though it’s a fairly popular blog. The author has an easy writing style and a wide variety of topics that attract their attention so the likelihood of becoming bored with the blog is low. I’m still fairly new with the blog but I’m growing to really enjoy it. Check it out for yourself! Updates: About three times a month – though there is no easy to check archive so finding earlier posts will take some effort.

Boomer Kid, That: This blog is the home of Clinton J. Boomer and it’s easily one of my favorite places to find the sort of inspirational fiction I need to kickstart my home games. He has an easy writing style and a mastery of dialogue that I am incredibly jealous of. Really worth checking out as no matter where he goes when he’s writing I find myself enjoying the hell out of it all. Updates: An average of 13 posts per month. He’s currently going through a hell of a creative period so I highly suggest adding him to your daily read list as he’s always coming up with something worth reading!

Borderlands, The: Steve C. has been running this blog for the better part of the last decade and during that time he’s limited his production to the times when he actually has something worth sharing with his audience. It makes for a tighter read and allows his words to carry a bit more weight. If you get into the mood to read a blog from its beginning to end you this is a great one to check out. Updates: Three times in 2018. Dark since November 19, 2018.

Breath of Mystara: Robin D’s Breath of Mystara is a blog that I’ve recently stumbled across while I was attempting to explore more of the Mystara setting, and I’m so glad that I did. Robin’s writing reminds me of a fantastic fanzine as it comes across as both knowledgeable and yet not authoritative. So often reading this blog feels like the author’s writing with the expectation that someone out there will take up the conversation with them and that together the two will create something more substantive than either could have done alone. While Breath of Mystara features a relatively small archive of 43 posts I find reading through them an enjoyable afternoon. I encourage other Mystara fans to check out this blog. Updates: About once a month.

Brighton Roleplayers: Essentially a catchall blog for a role-playing games club over in Brighton. The blog features multiple authors from the game club discussing things going on in the club, their games, and exploring the hobby as a whole. Most of the time I find that it is a fun read though I do admit to getting bored in the more club specific posts as I’m not able to join up with them. Still, the archives are enjoyable to explore. Updates: About four times a month.

Bruce R. Cordell: Since I first discovered Bruce Cordell’s blog several years ago I’ve spent a lot of time reading not only his writings there, but exploring the library of role-playing game resources that he has spent his life creating for our hobby, and I have become enthusiastic about his creative efforts. The way that he crafts settings, games, and adventures just clicks with my sensibilities. And as a reader exploring this blog can often feel like you’re getting an inside look into where his mind is at and how he makes connections to create the sort of fantastic worlds that will inspire your own imagination for years to come. While it’s not updated as often as I would like I still look forward to every new post. Updates: About once a month

Built by Gods Long Forgotten: Lum’s Built by Gods Long Forgotten is one of those blogs that often gets overlooked because its author tends to take long breaks between posts; but for those who stick with it they have found one of the great role-playing blogs. The writing often feels as though the author has been reading other blogs which have creatively choked on the idea that that the game must be played in a certain way, or written about in this manner, and has decided instead to push on in a completely different direction. Lum’s house rules are often straightforward and easily implemented into any fantasy role-playing game. Yet it isn’t Lum’s rules that I find myself enjoying as much as it is their writing style. Built by Gods Long Forgotten reads more like you’re talking with a friend who’s trying to quickly bring you up to speed rather than like some put upon know-it-all who can barely tolerate speaking to you. It’s a fun blog that I wish updated more often. Updates: Dark since April 14, 2018.

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Camp Cromwell: A miniature war gaming blog that has a lot of heart. The war games described are often done in a quick fashion geared more towards enthusasts rather than towards novice gamers. That shouldn’t warn off newer war gamers as Jim Gandy has a depth of knowledge that anyone starting out in the hobby should tap for its expertise and guidance. Updates: About 12 times a month.

Campaign Chronicle: Wargames, RPGs, and Miniatures: Formerly known as Clash of Spear on Shield this long running blog has been a fan favorite for years. The author, Chris C., has made a habit of creating engaging posts designed to not only further his own understanding of the hobby but to help encourage both old and new players to stretch their creative legs. Whether he’s exploring his own setting or creating tables to roll on you’ll find something worth reading every time he updates the blog. Updates: About once a month.

Campaign Mastery: Mike Bourke, the primary author of Campaign Mastery, has been steadily pushing this blog towards a position where it could be called one of the definitive pillars in how to effectively craft and successfully run a campaign over the last few years. The style of campaign that is advanced by Bourke often stands in stark contrast to the style advocated by blogs like Goblin Punch, Elfmaids & Octopi, or Aiee! Run from Kelvin’s Brainsplurge! Where these other blogs tend to focus on a more organic style of play and a natural progression to their creation of their game worlds Bourke’s Campaign Mastery focuses on a steady, measured progression to the game. The format of his posts and the standardization of his process can be refreshing for many Game Masters struggling to find their footing in the hobby. Deep archives and some great contributors are major bonuses for this blog. Updates: Three times a month.

Cannonfire Crier, The: One part rally point, one part pure role-playing gold mine: all awesome. This blog that serves as a front for the zine of the same name is outstanding and continues to put out fantastic content for the Greyhawk setting. It has largely gone dark since the Zine has mostly petered out. I keep hoping that with the recent announcement of Greyhawk material from Wizards of the Coast that the blog will start firing up again and that the zine will begin pumping out new issues. I’m still hoping. Updates: Twice in 2017.

Carapace King: An engaging OSR blog that should really update more. Whether the author takes us up into outer space, joins the Zones Community Project, or just gives us one hell of a great idea this blog is consistently putting out great content. After taking three years off the blog has begun updating again focusing primarily on the author’s home games. The Dikes Fall series has been particularly enjoyable and I’m hopeful for what comes in the future. Updates: About once per month.

Carto Cacography: A great blog that tends to focus on mapping; occasionally it will move on to other topics of interest, but primarily it concerns itself with maps which is fine with me as I’m always looking for a map when the players go too far off the prepared path. Nick has a solid writing style that lends itself to the blogging format. I’m hopeful that the blog will begin updating again soon as his voice will be missed. Updates: Dark since August 18, 2017.

Casting Shadows: This wide-ranging blog will send you off to a variety of topics and have you racing to keep up. Expect the author to move about according to their whim and know that every stop along the way will be worth it. There is a certain bit of role-playing game literacy presumed by the author so be prepared to look up some of the concepts described here. It’s worth the effort though. Updates: About once per month.

Castle Triskelion: Perhaps the single greatest project blog ever attempted. Castle Triskelion works its way through a single mega-dungeon, detailing one new room each day. Decidedly OSR in its mentality this blog often has me contemplating leaving my own aside and starting a project blog to rival it. There are now over 5,100 rooms described on the blog so if you’re looking for the greatest mega dungeon ever you may have just found it! Updates: 32 times a month.

Cave of the Dice Chucker: This long running blog has been going strong for nearly a decade, though in recent years it has reduced its overall output. Still, the archives are deep and there is enough meat on the bones to make this one the blogs that everyone should check out if you’ve got the time. Updates: Eight times in 2018.

Cavegirl’s Game Stuff: Emmy Allen’s blog is a strange, little blog that hits all the right notes. Heavily influenced by the Lamentations of the Flame Princess gaming aesthetic Emmy’s writing tends to be loose and experimental which allows her to do things other writers wouldn’t attempt. She’s not always successful in everything she writes but seeing her swing for the fences is worth every missed post. I thoroughly enjoy this blog and can’t wait to see where she goes with it in the future. Updates: About six times a month.

Chain Link and Concrete Lost in Suburbia: This is a great GURPs blog that will help launch your imagination. It’s become a bit sluggish in recent years and has slowed its output considerably, but the archives will keep readers going for some time. Well worth adding for all GURPs players. Updates: About once a month.

Chaosmeister Games: At one time this blog was an outlier in the hobby game blog scene as it focused almost exclusively on the Savage Worlds system but in recent years the author has begun creating their own games and moved on to newer, more fruitful fields of discovery and gaming. It’s been an enjoyable experience getting to see Chaosmeister grow and I can’t wait to see where he takes us in the coming years. Updates: About twice per month.

Chicagowiz’s Games: Micheal “Chgowiz” Shorten has long been one of the more powerful voices in the OSR movement as he has consistently been able to describe how he games without miring it down in needless, boring minutia. His writing is fun, authoritative, irreverent, and without any pretense at being important. I deeply enjoy his writing and hope he doesn’t blow this blog up like his last one – yet even if he did I would still be happy to have read him. Updates: About seven times a month.

chirine’s workbench: One of my personal favorite blogs (I even wrote a retrospective on it), this little gem focuses on the world of Tekumel and on the early history of the game while never forgetting the modern world. You’ll find lots of inspiring posts here, an interesting podcast, and so much on the history of the game that it’ll make your head spin. I cannot recommend this blog highly enough for all readers interested in how the game was played and how it could still be. Chirine is a wealth of information, a kind conversationalist, and an all-around great guy. Be sure to add him to your blog rolls! Updates: Eight times a month.

Circle of Dar Janix: Rich McKee’s long running blog has never been one to overwhelm the reader with a flood of posts, but it makes up for that by creating small, energetic posts that can often spark discussions and get his readers off to the imaginary races. An enjoyable read. Updates: Six times in 2018; dark since August 25, 2018.

Cirsova: At one time Cirsova was one of my favorite role-playing blogs with a focus on mechanics and a weird, little setting that I still enjoy reading about today. Then it changed into something wonderful and wholly its own: a sci-fi and fantasy zine. It’s gathering steam with each new issue and if you’re looking for modern inspiration for your home games then I highly recommend ordering an issue. As far as role-playing games go, there’s not much talked about any more though the archives till have a lot worth reading which is why it still made the list this year. Updates: 15 post per month.

Coalition Deadboys: Jeff Diamond’s Coalition Deadboys is the blogging home for the podcast of the same name. Coalition Deadboys is an oddity both in the blogging and podcasting scenes as it covers RIFTS. Palladium has a nasty habit of treating both scenes as though they were something to be feared and best handled with fire. So to find a podcast that covers a game so few of us play nowadays is a real treat. Updates: Dark since August 27, 2017. I’m hopeful that we’ll see updates again soon as I’ve really enjoyed it so far.

Codex Anathema: This blog is a beautiful exploration of our hobby. The writing is solid, but the artwork chosen for the blog is oftentimes breathtaking and can make an article even better. The archives are deep enough that to read everything would take most of a day, but there is so much here I enjoy that I’m fine with committing that time. Updates: About five posts a month in 2018.

Coins and Scrolls: This blog began during a time when I had largely taken a step away from the role-playing blog scene and I didn’t discover it until this year – but I’m incredibly glad that I did. Skerples has a discerning mind that tends towards creating interesting and useful things for OSR styled role-playing games as opposed to the all too common interesting but completely useless junk that can overwhelm a blog. Their writing style fluctuates between conversational and authoritative depending on the topic being covered. I love posts like OSR: The Eight Deadly Sins of Endon because they typify everything this blog does so well. Do yourself a favor and add this one to your bookmarks. Updates: 12 times a month.

Compromise and Conceit: I am utterly fascinated by this blog. At times the blog will move about the normal role-playing game topics and then come up for air by talking about a topic of real importance. Lots of art, both the author’s and others, and lots of interesting ideas that should be read by more people. Be prepared for the posts to get longer as the topics discussed capture the author’s, faustusnotes, attention. I love reading the longer posts as faustusnotes has a way with words that I really dig. Well worth reading. Updates: About five times a month. My only complaint is that there is not a functional archive.

The Contessa Blog: Stacy Dellorfano has spent the better part of the last six years putting together one of the coolest conventions in the hobby. The basic idea is that you run games with women in charge. It’s a lot of fun and I highly recommend signing up for a game when you see them around. The blog is an extension of that mission with Stacy, and the Contessa Staff, writing about all aspects of the hobby and helping to raise the profiles of some fantastic gamers along the way. Updates: About once a month.

Creative Mountain Games: After nearly a two-year absence Mark CMG Clover has come back with a vengeance to his long-time blogging home. He’s still shaking off a bit of the dust but with a vast, deep archive behind him you’re in for a treat as a reader. A really nice guy who I’m excited to see more from in the future. Updates: Once in 2018, but already eight times this year. In previous years his average was about 27 posts a month. While I don’t expect him to regain that average immediately it does point towards good things in the future.

Creightonbroadhurst (dot) com: Home of Raging Swan Press publisher, Creighton Broadhurst, this blog is largely a place for him to discuss all the experiences, advice, and thoughts of a small publisher trying to make it in a very crowded industry. Creighton writes like you’ve known him for years and he’s excited to see you; which is a pleasant change. For years the blog has primarily been focused on Pathfinder, but recently it has begun to move towards open system and D&D 5e products which only broadens his appeal. I’m excited to see where he takes the blog in the coming year and I can’t wait to see the results of his 131,000 Design Words challenge. Updates: It’s hard to say how often he updates as there isn’t an obvious archive and I’m unwilling to scroll backwards through an unknown number of posts to find out.

Crimhthan The Great’s OD&D Blog: Daithi MacLaim has some opinions about the way that D&D should be played and they’re not shy in sharing them. While I don’t often agree with their conclusions, or hold many of their political beliefs in common, they do bring a different view point to the conversation which is welcome in a hobby where many of us can begin to echo each other. Updates: About twice a month.

Critical-Hits: A multi-author blog that tends to focus more on helping players create a game that hits all the right notes than on any other aspect of the hobby. With multiple authors the quality of writing can vary though even the weakest among their number is still a solid writer. The archives are deep, and relatively easy to explore. Be sure to check out the Godless Lands project the Chatty DM is currently working through! Updates: About four times a month.

Crooked Staff Blog, the: One of the things that I like about the Crooked Staff is that Kristian Richards has been able to turn it into one of the go to blogs for creating an interesting dungeon for your players. He specializes in 2.5D – which is something almost no one else is doing – and has created these beautiful dungeons that you can send your players down. I cannot express how much I enjoy what he has been able to accomplish, nor how jealous I am that I didn’t think of it first. Just a brilliant blog and one that I’m always following for inspiration. Updates: About three times a month.

Cross Planes: Mark Craddock’s prolific blog has been going strong for the better part of the last seven years consistently putting out solid content and moving from strength to strength. Cross Planes focuses on making things that can be used in the game; whether it’s monster, classes, spells, or concepts. It’s well written and Mark is always willing to talk. His easy-going style makes it less intimidating to discuss complex topics within the gaming hobby, and that’s something all of us could from time to time. I highly recommend adding him to your reading list and making him a regular contact because he’s great. Updates: About 19 times a month.

Crowbar and Brick: A sparsely updated blog that is filled with short fiction, creative uses for monsters, and a sense of humor that makes me laugh out loud. I am always excited to see it update because Koewn has a fantastic imagination and I find this blog a lot of fun to read. I wish it updated more often because I dig the hell out of it. Updates: About once a quarter.

Cthulhu Reborn: Part resource, part blog: all awesome. Cthulhu Reborn is one of the best places I’ve ever explored when it came to getting excited for a Call of Cthulhu game. The handouts created are top notch, the writing is excellent, and the sheer volume of things you can use for your home games are outstanding. If you play Call of Cthulhu at all bookmark this site and use it to take your games to the next level! Updates: About three times a month.

Cyclopeana: Scot’s blog has been around a lot longer than it appears as in 2016 he took a scalpel to it and got rid of everything that didn’t meet his standard. The result is a blog that pushes up the level of what’s expected when he writes. Luckily for his readers he’s capable of meeting those standards. There’s a lot of interesting stuff in the archives as he’s dug into things I’ve never explored and it makes for good reading. Worth adding to your reading list for all old school gamers looking for a good place to explore. Updates: Eight times in 2018

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D&D Doodle: Brandon Kruse’s D&D Doodle is just an enjoyable little blog. It’s like picking up someone’s journal where they’ve been drawing in the margins, under their notes, and just tickling themselves to death. I absolutely love it. He’s been running the blog since 2008 so you have some archives to work through if you would like; though it should be noted that the last few years have each only had a single post: a Gen Con Character Sheet. Still, I like the hell out of it. Updates: Once in 2018.

D20 Pirates: Nate Christen’s decade old blog is one that I discovered only recently and I’m very glad that I did. Nate has an engaging writing style and I really enjoy his actual play writeups that he creates as they read more like little stories than a chess aftermath. The blog originally focused on being a D&D pirate based blog but recently he’s exploring new territories and I think we’re all the better for it!

D4 Caltrops: Ktrey Parker’s blog has been running for more than twelve years and there is a decided old school focus to much of the writing here – but not to the point where it excludes any other form of gameplay. It’s one of those blogs where the author only seems to update when they feel that there’s something of value to be added to the conversation. It makes for slower updates while providing more worth reading. Updates: an average of once per month in 2018

Daddy Rolled a 1: A great read from a guy who tends to vary his topics enough that you can always expect to read something new. One day he’s focusing on comics, the next Dungeons and Dragons, and the next he’s traipsing down memory lane and taking you on a journey that you can’t help but enjoy. Martin R. Thomas has spent the better part of the last nine years creating a fantastic blog to spend an afternoon with; I thoroughly enjoy it! Updates: About once a month.

Daemons & Deathrays: Brian Rubinfeld’s blog is a fantastic find for anyone, like me, who loves to put a bit of science fiction into their fantasy games. He’s always coming up with these inventive ideas for cosmic horror and planar monstrosities that have me wishing I played in his home games. There is a lot of great content here and I am so glad that I’ve found his blog. Updates: An average of five times a month in 2018.

The Daily Bestiary: Is a rarity in the blogging scene: a long running tumblr blog. For years the primary focus of the blog has been dealing with monsters and describing what makes them worth using in your home games; something we could all use more of. It’s a handy blog to have in your bookmarks if you’re looking for some monsters to bring into your games. Updates: An average of eleven posts a month.

Dark Corners of Role Playing: If you’ve never read a gaming blog, then this blog is an amazing place to start. You’ll find an unbelievable amount of free resources and books, an author who writes with an engaging and easy style, and a blog that will make you better. Follow this blog; read this blog and be better for it. Updates: After several years of prodigious output the blog has slowed down significantly and gone dark since April 5, 2018. I’m hopeful we’ll soon see a return to form as I really enjoy this blog.

Dark Paths and Wandered Roads: This blog focuses almost exclusively on play session write-ups, which is fine by me as the author has an engaging and inventive style of play that will inspire your own games to new heights. What I find particularly interesting about his blog is that the author uses GURPS to explore Mystara and Palladium. I love both those settings and seeing someone playing there with a different game system than they were designed for really excites me! Updates: About twice a month.

David Larkins Blog: The digital home of game designer David Larkins. I like his blog even though it doesn’t have an easy archive to explore. His writing is clear and often a place where I find myself inspired by his thoughts to explore our hobby in new ways. His love of Chaosium and his deep connections to Pendragon make him a bit of a maverick in our hobby scene and allows him to view things from a unique perspective which can only benefit the reader. Updates: About one post a month.

Dead Cyclops: Jurgen Mayer’s sparsely updated blogs is one heck of a strange beast. He may not write a new post for practically a whole year and then suddenly he’ll drop something on his readers that will completely challenge the way that you thought about doing some aspect of the hobby – whether it’s an adventure, a monster, or a mechanical aspect of the game, or some new spell he’s devised. Always worth reading and adding him to your feed so that you’ll never miss a post. Updates: Three times in 2018.

Deadly Fredly: The home of Evil Hat Productions’ Fred Hicks. Deadly Fredly has been running well over a decade and in exploring his archive you’ll find both his development as a game designer but also his development as a person. His writing can be deeply personal at times, political at others, and hilarious all within the same post. He’s well worth reading and if you have the opportunity I recommend adding him to your feed reader. Updates: About once a month.

Death Isn’t an Ending: Josh Pearce’s decade old blog is back after a short break last year that saw him posting nothing in 2018. I’m glad his’ come back this year though as Josh is always trying to provide his readers with a creative jolt that could help kick their own energies into overdrive. Whether he’s writing a bit of flash fiction, discussing something that has helped inspire his own imaginations, or helping the community by building his own wing onto a pre-established setting I’m always finding something worth reading here. Well worth checking out. Updates: An average of four times a month this year. None in 2018.

Deep Sheep Thoughts on Old School Roleplaying: Jonathan’s blog began with a flurry of activity in 2016 that promised a lot for his readers as he has an engaging writing style and enough creativity that every post held the promise of something great, but in recent years he has moved away from exploring his topics more fully and instead given his readers a more general understanding. I would love to see him more fully explore games like Mutant Crawl Classics so that we can see why he enjoys them. Still, even without going in depth he has presented his readers with some fantastic ideas like his Pulling Adventure Ideas from Wester Novels series which was just brilliant. Well worth adding to your feed reader. Updates: Seven times in 2018.

Deeper in the Game from Geekdom to Freedom: I recently discovered Christopher Chinn’s blog and it was like a slap across the face. Christopher not only has a depth of understanding about game design that I can’t even begin to fully appreciate but is able to write at a consistently high level when it comes to analyzing the way that games function and what makes them work and where they fail to accomplish their goals. There are lots of times with this blog where I find myself uncomfortable or conflicted with his conclusions; yet even then I find his blog well worth reading because having that opposing point of view is incredibly important. Updates: Eight times in 2018

Delta’s D&D Hotspot: An incredibly well written blog that will move you out of the chair and down to your local hobby store in the hopes that you can do half the things that this fantastic author does in his blog. The blog is decidedly OSR in its outlook this shouldn’t be used as a reason not to explore it for new readers who are leery of the OSR label. Dan’s musings are applicable regardless of whether you’re playing D&D or any other game. Well worth adding to your feed reader. Updates: About 12 posts a month in 2018.



Department V: I love blogs that approach the hobby in a way that I would never have expected; and this fantastic blog not only does that, but it is so well written that even when I deeply disagree with the author’s point of view I find myself reading the entire article and mulling it over. Always worth reading and I will not miss an update! Updates: About twice a month.

Designer Monolgues: Gareth Skarka’s long running blog where he writes and designs for role-playing games. Gareth is a controversial figure in our hobby as he’s now five years behind in delivering his kickstarted game Far West. I still like his writing, and I enjoy reading his creative process, but I’ll never give him money for any project not already published. Updates: About eleven times a month.

Dice are a Lie, the: OSRbaron has been working on this blog the better part of the last decade and over that time they have crafter a smart blog that will often leave you excited to see where they go next. Mine the archives of this blog while you’re waiting for it to update and you’ll find more goodness than you could imagine. Well worth adding to your regular blog roll. Updates: Twice per month though the blog is currently experiencing a creative rejuvenation as OSRbaron has already put out 30 posts this year.

Dice of Doom: A blog related to the podcast of the same name. It tends to be sporadically updated though it isn’t anywhere near as neglected as the actual podcast. There are some good ideas here, but be prepared for long delays in between updates. My suggestion for new readers is to go diving into the archives as the Dice of Doom group have some really good stuff they’ve covered over the years and are always worth checking out. Updates: Once in 2018.

Dicebound: Tabletop RPG Fan-Blog: This tumblr blog is a massive repository of interesting and inspiring rpg related content. The author fills this thing with a visual treasure trove of all the things that they associate with the hobby. There isn’t a depth of thought here that you might find in other, more traditional blogs as tumblr doesn’t lend itself towards that form of exploration but what you get instead is a snapshot into the mindset of the author that can be dizzying at times. Updates: No active archive but my best guess is that we’re dealing with an average closer to 50 posts a month.

die heart: Sophia Brandt’s die hearts is this outstanding, little blog that consistently finds ways to provide its readers with great content. Whether she’s reviewing some product or discussing her favorite articles with readers it’s always like sitting down at the table with a good friend and hearing what’s on their mind. We all need more friends in our lives. Updates: Five times in 2018 and currently on a break. Sophia has signaled her intention to come back to the blog so it remains on the active blog list at this time.

Disoriented Ranger, the: Jens D’s blog has spent the better part of the last decade becoming this incredibly thoughtful examination of how role-playing games work and better still how they could be improved. Reading his posts always feels like you’re joining a conversation and he’s just waiting for you to respond. His writing is thought provoking and he’s often able to make the connections that often other authors miss as he delves into each new topic. If you can’t tell, I’m a big fan of Jens’ writing and of his blog. I cannot recommend this one highly enough. Updates: An average of twice a month.

Dispatches From Kickassistan: A blog that tends to leave me thinking about how much fun it is to be playing Dungeons and Dragons style games without attempting to tell me that I’m a moron for going my own way. The author has posted one hell of a great introduction to this blog by the way. Updates: Dark since June 6, 2017 which puts it perilously close to being moved over to the dead blogs.

DIY & Dragons: Anne’s blog is like an inspiring how-to guide for going your own way in the hobby. She is constantly creating something new on the blog that you can pickup and run with on your own by following her design methods and pushing her thoughts in your own direction. What I also find so fascinating about the way that she writes that she comes from a whole different avenue of the rpg blogging scene that I have never read before encountering her blog. She has introduced me to so many new blogs and ways of thinking about the hobby that I cannot thank her highly enough! Well worth reading! Updates: An average of five times a month.

DM David: The author of this blog has a great mind that cuts through the fat of any subject and allows for him to provide the reader with some of the most informed posts of any blog. Since I first discovered him DM David has grown both as a writer and as an authoritative voice within our hobby. His writing remains smart, deliberate, and always worth reading. Updates: About four times a month.

DM from Outremer, the: I really enjoy this blog. One minute we’re talking about how to fix a class and the next we’re being treated to these wonderful campaign write-ups written from the perspective of the characters being played. There are letters being written home and journal entries littered about this blog like pages torn from a long forgotten tomb. Cleverly done and very enjoyable; wish I’d found it earlier. Updates: About once a month.

DMiurgy: Wizzzargh’s DMiurgy is a blog that’s still trying to fully find its voice as the author’s style is still developing. This shouldn’t hold back new readers as the author is already creating some really great posts that often feature ideas and concepts that can help your home games. I’m interested to see how the blog develops in the coming years. Updates: About four times a month.

Don’t Let It Kill You: This blog, which mixes Holmes and Mentzer basic, is a fun and enjoyable read. The author has a good mind and constantly finds ways to make the mash-up between the two basic versions worth the effort. The blog has recently begun updating again after a nearly five-year hiatus. I’m hopeful that this is the beginning of more good things from this old school blog. Updates: Once in 2018.

Don’t Split the Party: This is one of my favorite reads. The author is creative, energetic, and doesn’t shy away from any topic that occurs to him. Expect to find a wealth of useful entries from this old school blog as the author works their way through creating their own AD&D clone. I’m excited to see what they come up with. Updates: About twice a month.

Doomslakers: James V. West’s blog is right up my alley. His art is fantastic and reminds me of a cross between Dave Trampier and Vaughn Bode. I absolutely love it! Whether he’s posting about some aspect of gaming ephemera or designing a new character sheet this blog is always worth checking out and I am so sad that I’ve only just found out about it the last few weeks! Updates: About four times a month.

Dorkland!: For the past few years Christopher Helton has been doing the majority of his writing at EN World which has put Dorkland! on the back burner for much of that time. Recently, though, he’s taken on a new job and parted ways with EN World which makes me hope that we’ll see a return to this blog because at one time this was one of the best blogs out there. And the archives will still provide a reader with a great blogging experience that tends to move about a variety of topics which results in a blog that rarely feels stale or dull. Inside you’ll find insightful posts, great gaming fodder, and a group of authors that can entertain you with almost every post. Well worth reading. Updates: Three times in 2018.

The Dragon’s Den: Nick Johnson’s Dragon’s Den is an ambitious blog that tends to have a variety of interests. This can be a good thing but at times it feels like Nick loses a bit of focus which happens a lot with prolific bloggers. The blog is filled to the brim with ideas for Call of Cthulhu, D&D 5e, game design discussions, game theories, interviews, and so much more! It’s a dizzying array and Nick has done a great job pushing hard to create something worth reading. Updates: While there is no archive I could find it appears to be daily.

The Dragon’s Flagon: One of the things I like about waywardwayfarer’s blog is that it’s just a very useful thing. The Dragon’s Flagon is filled with the sort of ideas and rule simplifications that make play better. It’s just good stuff and with an archive that won’t drown a reader in a mountain of content you when dive into it this is one that you’ll consistently find pulling out for your GM’s toolbox. Updates: Three times in 2018

Dragons Gonna Drag: Justin Stewart’s Dragons Gonna Drag burst onto the scene in 2016 and came out swinging hard for Lamentations of the Flame Princess. There are rule variants, classes, spells, setting ideas, and just about everything a LotFP fan could want. If you’re playing in that system than you need to add this blog to your reading list because while Justin has slowed down his production in recent years his depth of ideas have only grown as his writing has matured. Well worth bookmarking. Updates: About twice a month in 2018.

Dragons Never Forget: The new blogging home of Dyvers author, Charles Akins. This blog was begun at the tail end of 2018 and has seen a rebirth in his writing. Unlike Dyvers, Dragons Never Forgets tends to be more focused with the author creating larger blogging projects to help direct his writing. If you were a fan of Dyvers than you’ll probably like Dragons Never Forget as well. Updates: 26 times so far this year.

The Dread Gazebo: Dread Isocahedrus has reliably been one of the more forceful voices in our hobby since he first started Dread Gazebo nearly a decade ago. This is a ferocious blog whose author gets what matters about his writing and knows his own ethics and beliefs. More often than not in our blogging scene authors are trying to find their voices and are unsure of themselves so it is incredibly refreshing to find a blog so self-assured. Dig deep in the archives because there is a wealth of information to mine. Updates: Seven times in 2018

Dreams and Fevers: T AKW’s relatively new blog is a fun little thing. It’s slowly being filled with these interesting, little ideas that are easy to incorporate into your home games and some that would be significantly more difficult. But what I like is that these are all so uniquely true to T AKW’s imaginary worlds. I love them and can’t wait to see where they take this blog in the future! Updates: An average of about three posts a month in 2018.

Dreams in the Lich House: Primarily about Dungeons and Dragons style games, this OSR blog has slowed down a lot lately. John Ardendt has spent years making this blog into a place where a reader can read an article and spend hours thinking about the way they think about the topic. It’s something that I miss a lot since he has allowed it to go dark and is dangerously close to letting it become abandoned. I hope he comes back to it because his voice is missed in this hobby. Updates: Dark since September 18, 2017.

Dreams of Mythic Fantasy: I have been an unabashed fan of James Smith’s blog since I first discovered it years ago. He has built upon the strengths of the blog from its early days to make it into one of the go to sources for news in the OSR scene; but where it really shines is when James is writing his own thoughts and exploring the ideas that have captured his attention. A great blog with an even better author. Well worth bookmarking and adding to your feed reader! Updates: An average of twice a month in 2018.

The Dungeon Dozen: Jason Sholtis’ Dungeon Dozen has been the blog for d12 lists since it first premiered nearly a decade ago. It has covered more than 500 d12 topics during that time and it continues to be a fantastic resource for players of practically any role-playing game. The archives are deep, easily searched, and well worth adding to your GM toolbox. Bookmark this blog, add it to your feed reader, and buy his books. Love this blog! Updates: About twice a month in 2018.

Dungeoneering: This is the game blog of Tomas Denmark where you’ll find the author working through a wide range of projects and often posting up their own beautiful artwork in the process. Thomas tends to work on the hobby through an old school lens which means that his focus is on simple, easy to play games, with evocative artwork to help set your imagination running. He’s very good at both from what I’ve seen. Updates: About twice a month in 2018, he’s already on pace to put that to shame in 2019.

Dungeon Fantastic: One of the few GURPS blogs that I’ve found – which is strange because the enthusiasm for the system that Peter V. Dell’Orto’ brings to this blog is infectious. Whether talking about a GURPS specific topic, or a more general role-playing game subject, this blog is always worth checking out. I cannot speak highly enough of Peter V. Dell’Orto’s prolific blog for my GURPS friends out there because he will absolutely talk your ear off and is a delight to engage with on nearly any topic. Updates: An average of 31 posts a month.

Dungeon Smashing Empire: This blog is filled with useful entries that will make your home games better and it becomes clear after reading a few posts that the author belongs among the most creative bloggers out there. Well worth reading and mining the archives for more goodness as it is very slow in updating (my only criticism). Updates: Once in 2018 but about eight years worth of archives to explore.

Dungeons and Differentials: Van Noa’s blog is like a delectable snack. Every post is enough to satiate your hunger for the moment but as soon as you’re done you find yourself looking for another post to devour. There’s a lot of good stuff here to explore and Van Noa’s engaging writing style will keep you coming back for more. Updates: Five times in 2018.

Dungeons and Digressions: This enjoyable blog appears to have been left to rot by the author, which is sad. Contained within this fantastic little blog are the musings of an author who’s constantly discussing the hobby in their own, unique fashion. The archives are well worth the effort to mine through. Updates: After four years of being on hiatus the blog has begun updating again this year!

Dungeons and Donuts: This is a tumblr blog which means that it is filled to the gills with a visual smorgasbord of rpg related art and I dig it. The author is smart, funny, and my only complaint is that it’s on tumblr because I don’t dig that format. But it’s well worth reading and adding to your feeds. Updates: About 30-ish times a month. Tumblr archives are not my friend.

Dungeons and Drawings: This author has so much talent that it’ll make you sick. My god, the art is beautiful, the words are intelligent, and I’ll bet the son-of-a-bitch is good looking too! Really worth checking out and I just love the hell out of it! Updates: About twice a month.

Dungeons and Possums: This relatively new blog is rising quickly in popularity because the author is well written, thoughtful, and constantly putting out some enjoyable content. While there isn’t an extensive archive what exists is quite enjoyable and I look forward to seeing where this blog goes in the coming years. Updates: Four times a month in 2018.



Dungeons Deep and Caverns Old: This is the second blog of this name with the first having been retired. As with the old blog the author continues to make the blog better with each new post by discussing a variety of topics that appeal to their sensibilities at the time. Updates: Dark since August 24, 2017 and in danger of being moved over to the dead blogs column.

Dungeonskull Mountain: A fun OSR blog that tends to focus more on its own campaigns and musings then on outside influences. So much the better for it as this blog is a fantastic read that draws you in. If you haven’t explored the archives you’re in for a treat as blizack has a fantastic imagination and has put it to good use throughout. Updates: After a two-year hiatus blizack came back to the blog briefly in 2018. I hope that we’ll see him again in 2019 as I really enjoy this blog.

Dust Pan Games: Mark Van Vlack is among my favorite people and I absolutely adore his blog. He writes in an accessible manner and is always willing to talk about any aspect of his writing. In addition to playing a wide variety of games and discussing the ups and downs associated with each he also designs games on his blog. His imagination is on par with the best bloggers in our hobby and I look forward to every new post. Well worth reading and adding to your feed. Be sure and check out his archives as there is a lot of good stuff hiding in there! Updates: Nine times in 2018

Dyson’s Dodecahedron: One of the most widely read and best mapping blogs out there; but it really shines when it stretches out into the narratives of the maps and the populaces of the worlds it explores. You’ll find lots of useful ideas here for how to do your own maps, and if you follow them, you’ll be better for it. Dyson has now been published by Wizards of the Coast and I’m so excited for them! Updates: About 14 posts a month.

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Earthdawn Blog: Mordom OneEye’s Earthdawn Blog is the lone Earthdawn stalwart I’ve found in doing this blogging thing for the better part of the last seven years. I’ve always been fascinated by the setting for Earthdawn and to find someone so dedicated has really excited me and there is so much to explore with this blog as it’s been going for 11 years now! I’ve only scratched the surface but the writing is solid and the love for the game is just what you’d hope. If you have ever wondered about Earthdawn check out this blog and talk to an author who loves it! Who knows, you might love it too! Updates: Four times in 2018

Eaten by Ducks: This blog collects weird art by weird artists from all over the place and is a great source of inspiration for all your role-playing games. Updates: An average of five times a month in 2018.

Echoes from the Geek Cave: An OSR blog that’s a lot of fun to mine for useful ideas in your own campaigns. The author has an enjoyable writing style and a good sense of humor, both bonuses in my view. There’s a fairly deep archive to this blog and Bighara’s focus on Moldvay and Labyrinth Lord help ground the blog system wise. It’s easy to convert to D&D 5e which is a blessing because there’s a lot of good stuff here. Updates: About five times a month in 2018.

Edgar’s Game Blog: Edgar Johnson’s blog has taken a bit of a darker tone towards the end of 2017 and I hope that it doesn’t signal an end to the blog because this blog features some amazing content. Not only will you find the author’s ever expanding campaign world but you’ll find Zappa cropping up at the best times possible (as though there were ever a bad time to enjoy Zappa). The author’s thoughts on elves and the planet Ore are just amazing. Can’t wait to see the setting further expanded. Updates: Dark since November 8, 2017 and close to being moved onto the dead blogs column. I hope he returns to it because I’ve enjoyed this blog over the years.

Elfmaids & Octopi: At a time when many blogs will be rehashing the same topic over, and over again this blog continues to explore new ground as the author, Chris Tamm, explores his own vision for what an amazing game of Dungeons & Dragons should be like. Smart, creative and filled with fantastic content. Look out for the exceptional d100 charts that will come up from time to time as they’re always worth reading and adding into your DM’s Notebook. Chris Tamm is an inventive and inciteful author who constantly amazes me with the depth of his imagination. I cannot recommend this blog highly enough! Updates: 20 times a month.

EN World: A great place to start finding out what’s happening in the hobby today as Morrus tends to break the news stories earlier than many other blogs; and if this were all EN World provided it would still be a valuable bookmark for most role-playing game enthusiasts. In recent years, however, Morrus has expanded what the blog provides to his readers by picking up regular contributions from Mike Tresca, Christopher Helton, Lewis Pulsipher, and many others so that his blog not only offers news, but perspective on the hobby as well. Updates: 79 post per month average.

Esoteric Order of Role-Players, the: This blog, from the same author that brought you the RPG Corner, is a treat. Unlike so many other blogs on here this one is almost exclusively devoted to live play sessions. The GMs involved do a good job and the players are really a lot of fun to listen to. Glad I found this blog, and I’m glad that I’ve found a fun group to listen to. Updates: An average of six posts a month in 2018.

The Everwayan: John Till’s blog will do things to you that you aren’t expecting. One moment you’re exploring Mesoamerican history, following that up with a game reviews, and the next you’re crying for the author’s loss. When I first started reading this blog I though it couldn’t get better, but as I’ve made my way through the archives I can tell you it does. Read this blog and be better for it. Updates: Four times in 2018.

Evil Baboons or Perhaps Mandrills: Mungo Scott Park Rundle’s blog is just a little thing that you could read from beginning to end in an afternoon. It has its own style and at time the way he writes can be a bit disorienting, but it also reminds me of reading beat generation writings. It is a fun place to spend an afternoon and I look forward to more from this fascinating blog. Updates: About once a month in 2018

Exonauts!: Most often a space role-playing game centric blog that touches some fantastic places that few other blogs dare to explore. You’re going to find something inspiring most every time it updates – which has slowed down considerably the last few years. That shouldn’t stop you from exploring Jay’s blog as his archives are filled with some amazing ideas. Updates: Twice in 2018.

Expanding Universe: This OSR blog makes up for its low number of posts with the depth of the author’s ideas and creativity. Lots of things to mine in the archives that will pay off your efforts in spades. Updates: Once in 2018.

The Eye of Joyful Sitting Amongst Friends: Brent Slocum’s engaging Tekmuel blog has some fantastic resources for the setting and if you’ve never heard about it this wouldn’t be a bad place to begin exploring it. Brent has an easy writing style that makes digesting his thoughts palatable and learning about one of the older settings a joy. My only complaint is that the posting has slowed down considerably over the last few years, however, there is a wealth of information in the archives and Brent is always great to talk to so if you have a questions about the setting don’t hesitate to reach out to him! Well worth reading. Updates: Once in 2018.

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Fabled Lands: A multi-author blog that has been running for the better part of the last decade. This blog has become one of my recent favorites as the primary author, Dave Morris, consistently puts out high quality articles with a solid focus on the usefulness of the posts towards the reader. I love his work on Dragon Warriors and I’m quickly becoming a fan of most everything else he touches. If you have the opportunity to start following this blog I highly recommend adding it to your feed reader! Updates: About four times a month in 2018.

False Machine: This blog has consistently been one of the best written and most creative blogs in the rpg blogging scene for the better part of the last decade. Patrick Stuart has an engaging and quick writing style that makes even the longest post seem too short and the more complex ideas easy to understand. His depth as an author is second to none and I cannot say enough good things about this fantastic blog. Add it to your blog roll and read one of the best blogs out there today. Updates: About eight times a month in 2018.

Fantasy Heartbreaker by Rose Bailey: A rarely updated blog that tends to tread deep waters as the author is always looking at things from a different perspective – which only makes me wish it was updated more often. The archives aren’t very deep, but the subjects covered are almost always interesting and enjoyable. Be sure to add her to your feed reader so that you don’t miss any of her updates. Updates: Dark since September 20, 2017 though this shouldn’t worry readers as Rose tends to take short brakes from the blog when she’s working on some new project only to come back with renewed energies.

Fantasy Ink: A great inspirational blog filled with artwork from the Golden Age of illustration. Really a great place to explore when you’re looking for some visual inspiration for your next session or gaming post. Updates: Three posts in 2018, and already surpassed that number in 2019.

Fantasygames.com: This beautiful blog features the work of professional miniature painter Lukasz (aka C’tan). His skillfully painted miniatures are some of the best I’ve see