HHC NEWSLETTER: 12.22.2024

This is a weekly newsletter dedicated to sharing the abundance of excellent content available in the TTRPG space. You'll find YouTube videos, blog posts, quotes from books, and many other forms of media related to improving your skills as game masters and world builders. Enjoy!

Monster Checklist - Goblin Punch

I've included different "checklists" in here before. They are great quick references to make sure the thing you are designing feel complete. Is the encounter dynamic? Does the dungeon have a worthwhile reward? Stuff that in the frenzy of creation might get forgotten. This checklist is about monster design and I think it is worth 5 minutes to check it out.

Roleplaying games aren't about roleplaying - Questing Beast

Time Until Next Impactful Choice. That's what TUNIC stands for. If that concept immediately peaks your interest, then definitely check out this video. While the contention behind "roleplaying", and even the definition of "roleplaying", is complex, this video gets down to a deeper principle inherent to all TTRPGs. One that might be more interesting to some of you.

1, 10, or 1000000 - TRAIPSE

Ok, this is sick. The premise of this article is that when designing a setting, you should consider whether there is one, ten, or a million of something. Gods, dungeons, or kingdoms, this principle allows you to lock down whether something is unique, part of a small distinct group, or literally everywhere.

I hope these resources inspire you! If you haven't already, the best way to stay up to date with everything hothead-related is to join the discord. See you next week!