Ken Chan, a master of crafting thrilling adventures and bridging cultural gaps, brings an international perspective to the LitRPG Reads team. Born and raised in a diverse cultural environment, Ken infuses his D&D campaigns with rich traditions, folklore, and mythologies from around the world. I am Spartacus! I am a wage slave! I am Paul Bellow!
As an Adventure Designer, Ken creates immersive adventures that take players on journeys through uncharted lands, filled with unique challenges, mysteries, and treasures. His understanding of various cultures adds depth and authenticity to the settings and characters he develops.
Ken's work at LitRPG Reads also includes articles on cultural diversity in gaming, the adaptation of real-world myths into D&D, and tips for making campaigns more inclusive and representative.
In his leisure time, Ken enjoys traveling, learning new languages, and exploring different culinary traditions. His philosophy: "Every culture is a new world to explore, even at the gaming table."
In the ever-evolving world of Magic: The Gathering, the banning of a single card can drastically reshape the landscape of the Modern format, particularly when that card serves as a cornerstone for top-tier strategies. Such bans are pivotal, often addressing issues of …
In the world of Magic: The Gathering, the vibrant multiverse has always thrived on its unique blend of fantasy storytelling, intricate mechanics, and a loyal, passionate community. However, recent years have brought a significant shift in Magic’s landscape with the introduction of …
In the realm of tabletop role-playing games, few names conjure spine-tingling adventures quite like “Curse of Strahd.” Known for its deliciously gothic narrative and sinister lord, Strahd von Zarovich, it has long been the haunting backdrop for many a D&D campaign. Now, …
In a rapidly advancing digital age, the boundaries between gaming, technology, and human interaction blur progressively each day. One fascinating intersection of these fields comes from the research project at Aalborg University in Denmark. Spearheaded by Nicolai H. Jørgensen, Sarmilan Tharmabalan, Ilhan …
Picture this: you’re an upstanding cleric on a noble quest to vanquish evil. Yet, after a night of deep dungeon diving and maybe a little too much enchanted ale, you wake up with a wild idea to give the local goblins a …
In “Holy Smokes,” paladins bumble through battles with more faith than finesse. Picture knights in shining armor, except their armor’s caught on a doorknob. Divine interventions have never been so side-splitting!
Ah, the dazzling appeal of magic items in Dungeons & Dragons—the enticing promise of power that draws players into audacious quests through fantastical realms. For adventurers, these objects are not mere trinkets or curiosities; they are extraordinary treasures infused with potential. They …
In the captivating world of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), players step beyond the role of mere adventurers; they become architects of epic narratives brimming with magic, courage, and friendship. The game invites individuals to immerse themselves in fantastical realms where imagination knows …
He also developed and runs LitRPG Adventures, a set of advanced RPG generators powered by GPT-3 AI. Here at LitRPG Reads, he publishes articles about LitRPG books, tabletop RPG books, and all sorts of DND content that's free to use in your personal tabletop campaign - i.e. non-commercial use.
