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TTRPGs as a generative art form

CW: Rape - The title on an album mentioned once refers to condemning a rapist So, there's this movement in electronic ambient & experimental drone music for the endlessly generative piece of music that just starts existing & has no resolution or structure except that one day you stop playing it. First really pioneered by … Continue reading TTRPGs as a generative art form →

Deramin D&D, Essay, Music Leave a comment June 10, 2021June 11, 2021 3 Minutes

D&D Essays Index

This page is an index of all the D&D essays, arranged chronologically. If you enjoy this content, consider buying me a coffee so I can make more of it. I’m disabled and anything I supplement my income with helps. Related: Critical Role Campaign 1 Index Critical Role Campaign 2 Index Critical Role Campaign 2 Mollymauk … Continue reading D&D Essays Index →

Deramin Uncategorized Leave a comment July 10, 2017December 19, 2018 1 Minute

The D&D War Story

Matt Colville posted a wonderful video about Fantasy vs. Fiction in D&D, contrasting how he runs the narrative of his campaign with how Matt Mercer runs his. The whole thing is great, and vastly expands the part I’ve clipped out here, so go watch it and support him (because otherwise I’ll feel bad for clipping … Continue reading The D&D War Story →

Deramin D&D, Essay Leave a comment January 19, 2017April 21, 2019 6 Minutes

Your Stranger Comrades (a love letter to D&D)

Inspired by Critical Role Ep81 I love Dungeons & Dragons! You think you know how much you love this game, and then you play or watch one of those games that are so freaking magical that you find a whole ‘nother level of love. I am a salty, bitter, jaded cranky pants that usually hates … Continue reading Your Stranger Comrades (a love letter to D&D) →

Deramin D&D, Essay Leave a comment January 13, 2017April 21, 2019 3 Minutes

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