The Splatbook New games we are prepping
Jul 24, 2025
John and Jess dive into the thrill of starting new tabletop RPG adventures as Jess wraps up an epic-level campaign. She shares her excitement for joining Wild Beyond the Witchlight as a player and discusses organizing a new queer-led group. The duo explores Daggerheart's innovative Hope and Fear dice system and its cohesive design that streamlines gameplay. John unveils plans for a Moria-themed horror game at RfT Con, highlighting mechanics that build tension, and they brainstorm ways to integrate madness and urgency into the experience.
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Wrapping Up A Multi-Year Epic Campaign
- Jess describes finishing a long-running epic-level D&D experiment that ran in three mini-campaigns over about three years.
- She found high-level play fun but acknowledged it required a lot more prep and system work than lower-level games.
Start With Compact, Satisfying Arcs
- Avoid committing to an overly large campaign if your group's schedule is unstable.
- Start with compact arcs that deliver satisfying endings so short-lived groups still feel accomplished.
A Single Book That Teaches Running Games
- Jess found Daggerheart blends rules and narrative support into one gorgeous, beginner-friendly book.
- She values the included GM guidance, examples, monsters, and adventure prompts that reduce external research.
