Dollars & Dragons

A newsletter and podcast focused on Friday Strout's fiction and tabletop roleplaying games. Featuring top industry contributors from both the professional Game Master scene, game designers, writers, artists, and more!

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  • Dollars & Dragons Podcast HELLO INTREPID ADVENTURERS we have with us Rick Perry (he/him), the Creative Producer and Production Designer for Dimension 20! We chat about being Washingtonians, art school, design, everything D20, and more! LINKS: https://twitter.com/RichardHPerry https://www.dropout.tv/ Our Kickstarter is LIVE and we appreciate your support if you can pledge! Every little bit helps…

  • Getting started is the most difficult step There’s a lot to cover in a Session 0! I tend to bring everyone together for a 45-60 minute document read through, discussion, and safety/consent checklist before we even talk about characters. Feel free to use and modify this as you see fit. Please DO NOT USE THIS…

  • A sneak peek of Aisling Rovehnna The genderfluid BBEG really is a piece of work. Check out our preview of the head of the Vineyard! Aisling is a tempter in whatever form is necessary to wring the secrets from mortals. A whispered voice that can be taken for one’s subconscious – a beautiful vision –…

  • Dollars & Dragons Podcast I had the privilege of chatting with Shay Snow (they/them) who has been freelancing since 2020 and got their start from an open call on Twitter of all things. They’re worked on Pathfinder, Starfinder, Coyote & Crow, and works as the Pathfinder Society Developer now! LINKS: Shay’s site: https://shayjay.carrd.co/ Backwards Southern…

  • Easy as putting LGBTQ+ friendly in your title, right? I’m back with another Kickstarter reward blog for hitting $10,000 on our funding goal! Here’s a simple how-to guide to build a more queer friendly table: Listen first Ask clarifying questions Own mistakes, but don’t dwell on them Do not tolerate intolerance Listen first: It was…

  • Listen to learn more about the project! Listen to our AMA with RPGBOT and learn more about the project. We talk about our adventure the Tower of Atonement, the art, and more! We’re joined by a few on the team including: Kienna Shaw, Nathaniel Kreiman, V.J. Harris, Matt Duckett, and Dave Walker! Support us on…

  • Aisling Rovehnna, the crime boss origins I entered the scene in 2020 as an open call performer to a D&D show. 6 months later: I was putting together an actual play show. I was freshly out of the military and had GM’d a single AP one shot a Candlekeep Mysteries adventure the same week the…

  • Here’s how to build camaraderie Hey y’all! One of the most frequent questions that I get as a pro GM is: “How do I build camaraderie at my pro tables?” Step 1: Take a deep breath. Step 2: Read the rest of the article. The Check-In Typically people arrive and there’s a sense of needing…

  • We need your support! The Vineyard RPG Kickstarter I’ve been working on this for a very long time and have had the pleasure of working with an incredibly skilled team to help elevate this dream into a reality. If you pledge in the first 24 hours you’ll receive an Early Bird special price. Time is…

  • Check out our early bird prices! I’m not freaking out, I promise. Vineyard RPG is just a day away from launching on Kickstarter. Please hit the “Notify Me On Launch” button so that you can enjoy great early bird prices! We won’t be able to do this without your help. Thanks so much for being…