My earliest characters played, that were not Spiderman, were often female characters. Not out of gender dysphoria, these early characters let me explore feelings I...
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Queer Joy: Part 3 – 4 Actual Ways to Foster Queer Joy at Your Table Now
This is the final part of the three-part discourse I created into Queer Joy at the gaming table. In part two I shared my backstory of my own realizations. Today’s post...
Queer Joy Part 2: Beyond Troupes – Prioritizing Queer Joy In Your Games
In part one of this series, I introduced our narrative, definitions, set my expectations and goals. Today, I am going to share how I got to this space. When I first...
Queer Joy Part 1: “All Are Welcome” Isn’t Good Enough Anymore – The Case for Active Inclusion
My earliest characters played, that were not Spiderman, were often female characters. Not out of gender dysphoria, these early characters let me explore queer feelings...
Looking Back & Moving Forward: Reflections and New Year Themes for 2025
Have you ever felt like you accomplished nothing in a year? That’s where I was this week, continuously doing mass deletions from my screen while trying to write a ‘Best...
Thank You for Star Trek: Lower Decks – An Open Letter to Titmouse and Mike McMahan
Watching Lower Decks felt like seeing my joy for Star Trek represented on TV by people who clearly share it—a love letter to Trek made by those who truly get it.
The 5 Most Asked ‘How Do I?’ Questions About Being a Dungeon Master – Answered
There’s no shortage of 'tips' and 'rules' for Dungeon Masters (DMs) or Game Masters (GMs). From YouTube to official material, everyone has their lists of “musts” and...
What It’s Like to Play at D&D in a Castle: A Chronicle of Magic, Dice, and Adventure
Have you ever seen real magic? Pure, unfiltered magic unfolding before your eyes? That’s what D&D in a Castle is all about—mixing a medieval castle, an epic...
The Ultimate Guide to Star Trek: 42 Essential Episodes for Beginners and Longtime Fans
There is so much I want to say about Star Trek. I love Trek. Heck, I love it so much, I created my own series (new season and cast annouced sooooon)! I sit at my...
D&D for Beginners: Your Ultimate Introduction to Role-Playing Games
With the updated 5th edition of Dungeons and Dragons, what I’ve started called 5.24, I thought it might not be a bad idea to toss out a basic How-To guide. This isn’t...
Lost Voyages 402 A Galaxy Through the Stars
A STAR TREK ADVENTURES Roleplaying Game. Captian's Log Stardate: 50551.2 Sometimes being here is a blessing/curse. Pick one. The Cardassian Union has officially joined...
Lost Voyages 401 Age of Fendor
A STAR TREK ADVENTURES Roleplaying Game. Chief Operations Officer’s Log Stardate: 50536.4 The threat of hostilities with the Dominion has shifted the priorities of the...