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Dive into the exciting lineup of Scaldcrow Games' weekly blogs and get inspired for your next tabletop adventure!
Tactical Tuesday gears you up with strategies and tips for enhancing your TTRPG experience.
Wrestling Wednesday brings the thrill of the ring to life, perfect for fans of action-packed storytelling.
Fantastic Friday unlocks imaginative realms, featuring ideas and resources for Worlds of Pulp™ and beyond.
Each article is thoughtfully crafted by T. Glenn Bane and a team of passionate contributors, offering fresh perspectives, creative materials for generic TTRPGs, and updates on Scaldcrow's latest news and projects.
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Tactical Tuesday #13: Tough as Nails
You’re out here alone. You’re not carrying every weapon Rambo ever used. Pick your gear smart—rifle, sidearm, knife, maybe some explosives if you can handle the spice. The key is mobility. You’re not a juggernaut. You can’t outlast a squad. But you can outrun them, outthink them, and hit them where it hurts before they know you’re there. A speed kill is a clean kill, and clean kills mean you’re still breathing.
Rumble City 6: The LOPW Main Event!
“This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for! The first-ever Big-Pulp Championship Title is on the line, and tonight, two of the biggest names in wrestling clash for the ultimate prize! Cobra ‘Twist’ Nelson, the heart of the people, goes one-on-one with ‘Glorious’ Gregor Grindstone, the self-proclaimed future of this industry!”
Tactical Tuesday #12: Bring the Boom
Alright, listen up. Pull up a chair and crack open your favorite drink, and let’s talk about how to make your military games hit harder, feel grittier, and leave a lasting impression. You know you’ve got the firepower—realistic combat mechanics, detailed weaponry, explosions bigger than life itself—but how do you pack a punch that keeps players coming back? I’ll tell ya how. You give it some rib-cracking pulp style.
Tactical Tuesday #11: War and Politics
Alright, troops, gather ’round. If you want to take your TTRPG campaign to the next level, you need to weave in the gritty realities of war and the tangled web of politics. This isn’t just about who’s got the biggest guns; it’s about strategy, alliances, and the broader consequences of every action. Here’s how you can integrate war and politics into your campaign to create a world that’s as complex and compelling as any battlefield.
Tactical Tuesday #10: Mission-Based Games
Mission-Based Adventures for Military CampaignsAlright, listen up. If you’re running a military-themed TTRPG campaign, you need missions that are gonna keep your players on the edge of their seats. We’re talking about the kind of stuff that gets the adrenaline pumping and the heart racing. Here’s a rundown of some mission ideas that’ll do just…
Rumble City 3: Women’s Championship
Ricky Redwood: “Ladies and gentlemen, buckle up, because we are moments away from one of the most highly anticipated Women’s Championship matches in PWL history! It’s the ferocity of “Ferocious” Fiona Fierce versus the unrelenting ruthlessness of “Ruthless” Rita Rampage! Two titans, one title. Theo, can you feel this crowd? They are ready for war tonight!”
Stories and Blogs
Mazes & Mondays: Heroes v Villains
Every TTRPG campaign, whether it be a rollicking adventure of misfit heroes or a descent into darkness led by schemers and scoundrels, eventually finds itself drawn to these archetypes. The stoic hero and the wicked villain are the twin pillars upon which countless tales rest, but, dear reader, crafting these figures is no simple feat.