Executive Vice President, Co-Founder, Variant Ventures (He/Him/His) As our party's designated "Hist-Rory-an," Rory loves enhancing game-play for others by using historical references and military tactics when applicable. He's an old soul who loves coffee, video games, cats, and still believes in the power of friendship.
/ 02/14/2021 Variant Rory offers up some advice on how to spice up a TTRPG adventure with a little romance in time for Valentine’s Day.
Romance in Tabletop Roleplaying Games Read More »
/ 02/03/2021 Variant Rory lays out some advice and things to consider when building a character in a TTRPG.
Building a Character Read More »
/ 01/27/2021 Variant Rory outlines uses for one of his favorite D&D 5e spells, Minor Illusion.
Minor Illusion: More than Meets the Eye Read More »
/ 01/19/2021 Variant Rory reviews some of the basic amenities needed when owning a Stronghold from MCDM’s ‘Strongholds and Followers’.
Basics for a Successful Stronghold Read More »
/ 01/06/2021 Variant Rory talks about the importance of studying history, which has nothing to do with history repeating itself.
Benefits of Studying History Read More »
/ 12/30/2020 Variant Rory reviews Independent Small Business Found Familiar Coffee and some of their flavors.
Initial Review: Found Familiar Coffee Read More »
/ 12/23/2020 Variant Rory provides a introductory primer on routine Stronghold function and maintenance.
A Party’s Stronghold and You Read More »
/ 12/12/2020 Variant Rory reviews ‘Strongholds and Followers’ from Matt Colville (MCDM).
Review: Strongholds and Followers Read More »
/ 12/08/2020 Variant Rory makes his case for the usage and proliferation of gun powder in fantasy TTRPG settings.
Use of Gunpowder in TTRPG’s Read More »
/ 11/25/2020 Variant Rory recounts the story of the fall of the Knights Templar, and why Friday the 13th is considered a cursed day of the year.
Historical Origins: Friday the 13th Read More »
/ 11/01/2020 Introducing Variant Rory, Chief Operations Office and founding member of Variant Ventures.
Meet the Variants: Variant Rory Read More »