Port of Entry 2021 Recap
At the heart of Variant Ventures is the desire to “break down the gates that bar entry to the TTRPG hobby.” From this goal, Port […]
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Tabletop Roleplaying Games
Child’s Play: Dungeons and Dragons
My son turned 8 this November (how time flies!) and his birthday request was to play a real game of Dungeons and Dragons. Berry had
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Holiday Fun for TTRPGs
With the holiday season well upon us, I like to add a little bit of holiday cheer to my TTRPGs. For the gaming group here
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World of Wyldrvir Review
While Dungeons and Dragons may have brought Variant Ventures together initially, the love for storytelling at the table continues to grow as we learn more
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War Talk – Box Barrage
Welcome Back, Variants! Following last week’s blast of a post about artillery and indirect fire, I’d like to talk about Box Barrages today. A box
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National Dice Day – December 4th
Happy National Dice Day, Variants! Though many games and gambles over several millennia have featured dice of varying sides, reportedly even deciding the fate of
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Port of Entry – Introduction to Casting
One of my favorite elements in Dungeons and Dragons is spell casting. No offense to any of the fighters out there (myself included), but why
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Good Sportsmanship
Alright, I know, TTRPGs and board games are not sports, but the same principles on the field apply at the table. Ever since I was
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World Building – Governments
A few weeks ago, we discussed the types of kingdoms that may exist in your fantasy world. Today, let’s branch out a bit and discuss
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World Building: Chariots of the Gods
How did life in your fantasy world begin? How did technology and society progress throughout the years? In some cases, the denizens of your world
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TTRPGs with Children
Tabletop Role Playing Games (TTRPGs) have become one of my favorite ways to blow off steam. Hanging out with friends, making up a story: it’s
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