Ajay PatelAjay Patel

A lifelong fan of narrative (in games or books), Ajay Patel has always been an avid reader. Growing up, he was a big fan of the Harry Potter series and always looked forward to the next book release. He still enjoys the Legend of Zelda series to this day with his children. I am Spartacus! I am a wage slave! I am Paul Bellow! A native of Portland, Indiana but living somewhere out in the country (the wilds of Jay County, Indiana), Ajay is married and has four children. His family loves to travel and loves to read. Ajay brings to the team a sense of humor, a deep knowledge of books, and some great writing skills. Ajay is a big fan of tabletop RPG systems beyond D&D and has been known to host board game night on more than one occasion. He enjoys D&D board games, but he knows there's a lot of other great games on the market these days for strategic thinkers.

Core Gameplay Differences: Roguelikes vs. Roguelites

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An anime-style artwork depicts a young woman with short hair absorbed in a tabletop RPG session on her desktop computer. Her room is softly lit, with a teddy bear on her desk and drawings of plush toys and Dungeons & Dragons dice on the wall.

Roguelikes and roguelites have become popular genres in gaming, each offering their unique take on adventure and challenge. While both share a commitment to high-stakes gameplay and the thrill of procedural generation, they diverge significantly in how they handle progression, difficulty, and …

Why Some People Prefer Shorter DND Tabletop RPG Campaigns

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Recently, there has been a noticeable shift in the Dungeons & Dragons community towards shorter campaigns. This growing interest highlights the evolving needs and preferences of both players and Dungeon Masters (DMs). Short campaigns offer an appealing balance of immersion and practicality, …