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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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Fueling Your Game: The Power of Snacks
Hey fellow role-playing Comancheros! Danny Jackson here, and today we’re talking about the fuel that helped us power through our epic role-playing games. Snack time, baby! My thief may have had a magic dagger in one hand, but he had melty slice in the other. We all know that selecting the right munchies is as…
Cryptid Halloween Series: Sheepsquatch
The Sheepsquatch, also known as the “White Thing,” is a creature with woolly hair that has been reported in many counties in West Virginia, especially in the southwestern region of the state. Boone, Kanawha, Putnam, and Mason counties have had the most sightings, with a surge in Boone County during the mid-1990s. Witnesses describe it…
They Huffed and they Puffed…
Ah, reminiscing about the 80s, I recall the thrilling adventures in the company of friends, amidst an abundance of candy and soda. Together, we triumphed over dragons, battled monsters, and embraced heroic pursuits. Yet, unbeknownst to us, there lingered a shadowy menace beyond the realm of the game. It pervaded every corner of existence. Alas,…
Halloween Cryptid Series: Flatwoods Monster
Do you believe in cryptids? West Virginia’s Flatwoods Monster is a legendary creature surrounded by mystery and folklore. For years, it has been the subject of speculation among role-playing gamers and pulp enthusiasts alike. But what do we know about the fearsome Flatwoods Monster lurking within our imagination? In this blog series, we will take…
Sixteen Years and Still Going Strong
On this Independence Day, Scaldcrow Games celebrates our 16th year. We want to express our gratitude to our dedicated contributors and loyal players who stood by us through the years. Without their unwavering support, we would not be where we are today. It’s hard to believe how much time has flown by since we first…
Cryptids and Legends of West Virginia
Have you ever dreamed of exploring a land filled with mythical creatures, forgotten secrets, and mysterious folklore? Then you’ll be delighted to hear about the cryptids of West Virginia! This hidden realm is home to an array of legendary monsters, spirits, and other strange phenomena. From “fishmen” lurking in the rivers to bigfoot sightings in…
Worlds of Pulp Storytelling Elements
Welcome to the epic world of Pulp RPGs! If you’re new to the Pen and Paper RPG community, you may be wondering about the secret sauce behind creating and playing a truly engaging and memorable pulp-style adventure story. Lucky for you, Worlds of Pulp has an ever-expanding base of campaign worlds encompassing all genres, and…
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.