Archive - Thaumavoria

Unveiling the Ecological Heart of Sci-Fi: A Deep Dive into Cloud Empress

Creator watt discusses themes, mechanics, and inspiration behind the unique tabletop experience that's like Nausicaa the RPG.

Apr 10

February 2024

Arcane Ascendancy - my first full-length dungeonsynth album

It's a little jauntier than your average dungeonsynth but I think it still passes muster. Also, it inspired an 80's fantasy TV show that never was!

Feb 16

Quinns' quest is to make some seriously good RPG reviews

You know him from Shut Up & Sit Down, a channel about board games but now he's doing RPGs on a new channel

Feb 8

January 2024

What makes Blister Critters such a blast?

An interview with the creators of a very clever and colorful small animal adventure RPG.

Jan 17

Why was TSR such a dumpster fire?

An interview with Slaying the Dragon author Ben Riggs sheds a lot of light on this

Jan 10

December 2023

What lies behind the madness of Ultraviolet Grasslands?

My interview with Luka Rejec reveals some important answers about one of the most creative RPG settings in recent history.

Dec 20, 2023

What Mazes and Monsters Got Right

The grossly inaccurate and unfair anti-D&D movie from 1982 starring Tom Hanks is not ALL bad

Dec 6, 2023

November 2023

RPG superbrain Justin Alexander finally puts all his GM advice in one book

It might be the last GM advice you'll ever need to read

Nov 22, 2023

Why are RPGs so hard? Pt. III - Keeping a Group Together

Why does a gaming group fall apart and how do you keep yours together?

Nov 15, 2023

Cracking the Code of Mythic Bastionland: A One-on-One with RPG Maestro Chris McDowall

We journey beyond Into the Odd and Electric Bastionland to unearth the legends and myths that fuel this elegant knight RPG

Nov 8, 2023

Can one man fix the 5e kingdom?

Nimble creator Evan Diaz has cracked the code on how to make D&D mechanics fun again

Nov 1, 2023

October 2023

Why are RPGs so hard? Pt. II - Interpersonal Dynamics

RPGs are largely about understanding other people, at least if you want the best experience

Oct 25, 2023

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