From the Table
Dispatches from behind the screen: indie game reviews, GM craft, and field reports from the table. Pull up a chair; the dice are already out.
July 7, 2026
The Ten-Minute Bullet
What a decade-old writing drill taught me about becoming a better Game Master.
July 2, 2026
Advice for Players and GMs at Gen Con
Friendly, practical advice for surviving Gen Con with your energy, your feet, and your table relationships intact, whether you are playing or running the game.
June 30, 2026
From Crisis to Cuddles: Yoshi's Story
The story of Yoshi, the Director of Dice Acquisition, from a snowy alley in Lafayette Square to the floor of a makeshift cattery on March 14, 2020, and what her first breath taught me about the name on this brand.
June 24, 2026
Clues You Can Hold: Coriolis at Origins
Running The First and Last Man, the opening adventure of Coriolis: The Great Dark, at Origins: an investigation built from physical clues, three tables, and a city full of secrets.
June 22, 2026
The System Says Yes: Cosmere RPG at the Table
Running pre-release Cosmere RPG: Mistborn Legacy at Origins: book-fluent players, a sealed gate, and a system that rewards trying the impossible.
September 2, 2025
Free League Games: The Perfect Gateway to Modern RPGs
If you're curious about tabletop RPGs but don't know where to start, Free League Publishing makes the best gateway games in the hobby.