Grimm's Grimoire

Solving Magic Schools

Solving Magic Schools

Aaron Botter

In last month's blog post, I talked about the challenges in designing a magic school system. You can read about it there, but to summarize, the core challenges are: Making...

Solving Magic Schools

Aaron Botter

In last month's blog post, I talked about the challenges in designing a magic school system. You can read about it there, but to summarize, the core challenges are: Making...

The Problem with Magic Schools

The Problem with Magic Schools

Aaron Botter

Many people are in love with magic schools. Regardless of if we are talking about the Netflix show Wednesday, Little Witch Academia, Harry Potter, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina or...

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The Problem with Magic Schools

Aaron Botter

Many people are in love with magic schools. Regardless of if we are talking about the Netflix show Wednesday, Little Witch Academia, Harry Potter, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina or...

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Is Brennan cheating death? Maybe a little!

Is Brennan cheating death? Maybe a little!

Aaron Botter

At around the 2:26h mark in episode 1, Brennan lets Thimble, the character of Laura Bailey, make a death saving throw at the start of a scene. She succeeds two...

Is Brennan cheating death? Maybe a little!

Aaron Botter

At around the 2:26h mark in episode 1, Brennan lets Thimble, the character of Laura Bailey, make a death saving throw at the start of a scene. She succeeds two...

The Hidden Benefits of Dungeons and Dragons

The Hidden Benefits of Dungeons and Dragons

Aaron Botter

There are many things we can learn from each TTRPG and incorporate into others. Even though it often feels like the default, D&D does have some hidden benefits in its...

The Hidden Benefits of Dungeons and Dragons

Aaron Botter

There are many things we can learn from each TTRPG and incorporate into others. Even though it often feels like the default, D&D does have some hidden benefits in its...

The Power of Reverse Psychology

The Power of Reverse Psychology

Aaron Botter

On the one hand, chaotic players are great. I love anti-authoritarian themes and am on board with stealing from nobility. But on the other hand, this makes it hard to...

The Power of Reverse Psychology

Aaron Botter

On the one hand, chaotic players are great. I love anti-authoritarian themes and am on board with stealing from nobility. But on the other hand, this makes it hard to...

The Best Dungeon You've Never Played

The Best Dungeon You've Never Played

Aaron Botter

What makes a good dungeon? On the internet, there are many think pieces about the elements that make a dungeon enjoyable. Does a dungeon need a good layout? A great...

The Best Dungeon You've Never Played

Aaron Botter

What makes a good dungeon? On the internet, there are many think pieces about the elements that make a dungeon enjoyable. Does a dungeon need a good layout? A great...