Building a Character
Variant Rory lays out some advice and things to consider when building a character in a TTRPG.
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Minor Illusion: More than Meets the Eye
Variant Rory outlines uses for one of his favorite D&D 5e spells, Minor Illusion.
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Basics for a Successful Stronghold
Variant Rory reviews some of the basic amenities needed when owning a Stronghold from MCDM’s ‘Strongholds and Followers’.
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Benefits of Studying History
Variant Rory talks about the importance of studying history, which has nothing to do with history repeating itself.
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Initial Review: Found Familiar Coffee
Variant Rory reviews Independent Small Business Found Familiar Coffee and some of their flavors.
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A Party’s Stronghold and You
Variant Rory provides a introductory primer on routine Stronghold function and maintenance.
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Review: Strongholds and Followers
Variant Rory reviews ‘Strongholds and Followers’ from Matt Colville (MCDM).
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Use of Gunpowder in TTRPG’s
Variant Rory makes his case for the usage and proliferation of gun powder in fantasy TTRPG settings.
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Historical Origins: Friday the 13th
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.
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Meet the Variants: Variant Rory
Introducing Variant Rory, Chief Operations Office and founding member of Variant Ventures.
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