Kenny Kings first met Paul Bellow during a long-running Dungeons & Dragons campaign. They've been friends since then. Kenny hopes to use his gamer knowledge to entice “reluctant readers” who might prefer video games or movies over reading. By using books about being trapped in video games, Mr. Kings thinks he’ll be able to reach these reluctant readers. He's helping out with LitRPG Reads because of his journalism experience and love of gaming, especially Dungeons & Dragons. I am Spartacus! I am a wage slave! I am Paul Bellow!
In the rich and imaginative world of Dungeons & Dragons, character creation is a canvas where players can paint their most intriguing ideas. However, it’s easy to fall into the trap of clichés: the brooding rogue with a mysterious past or the …
Transform your D&D character tracking from scattered notes into a dynamic, interconnected digital journal using Notion’s powerful features. This comprehensive guide will show you how to create an immersive, organized, and visually appealing character journal that grows with your adventures. Whether you’re …
Plot twists are the heartbeats of compelling storytelling, especially in the dynamic world of Dungeons & Dragons. They act as the secret spice that transforms an ordinary campaign into an extraordinary adventure filled with unexpected turns and emotional depth. A well-executed DND …
The Dwarf Barbarian is a character archetype that combines the unyielding might for which dwarves are renowned with the fierce and wild energy of a barbarian. This combination results in a formidable warrior whose backstory can be as rich and complex as …
The world of Dungeons & Dragons continues to evolve with an exciting lineup of new books set for release in 2024 and 2025, promising to enrich the game with diverse and thrilling content. These upcoming releases include updated core rulebooks and brand-new …
Being a great Dungeons & Dragons (DND) player transcends knowing the mechanics and spells; it encompasses fostering a vibrant, creative atmosphere at the table. Understanding the broader role of contributing positively, enriching gameplay for yourself and those around you, is the cornerstone …
Injecting legendary items into your Dungeons & Dragons campaigns can make both the story and characters richer and more compelling. Whether it’s a sword possessed by an ancient king, a mysterious amulet sealed away by a secret order, or an arcane tome …
The Echo Knight represents one of D&D 5E’s most innovative fighter subclasses, offering players a unique blend of tactical mobility and reality-bending combat prowess. By manifesting temporal duplicates of themselves, Echo Knights can control the battlefield in ways that few other martial …
In the realm of Dungeons & Dragons, the path to creating a truly formidable combatant extends far beyond choosing the right class or perfecting your stat allocation. Enter the often underestimated realm of D&D backgrounds – the hidden gems that can transform …
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a game that primarily focuses on the adventures of a small party of characters navigating a world of high fantasy. However, as campaigns progress, these stories often expand into grander narratives, sometimes involving large-scale battles and massive …
The Enchanted Forest, a realm of ancient magic and timeless wonder, beckons adventurers with its verdant canopies and mystical aura. This high fantasy setting is teeming with mythical creatures, hidden groves, and ancient ruins, each holding secrets and challenges for those brave …
Welcome, battle-brothers and sisters, to the enigmatic realm of the 41st Millennium—a universe ablaze with ceaseless conflict, where the mightiest of heroes and the darkest of villains are but tools in the unending game of war. Amongst the Empire’s most fearsome defenders …
Prepare to roll out into the epic, steel-clad arena of World of Tanks, where metal behemoths clash in a high-octane display of tactical prowess and raw firepower. Nestled in this digital battlefield lays a fighter’s choice, a pantheon of armored titans, each …
The last few years have seen a steep rise in people looking for more relaxing hobbies. There has been a focus on things like vinyl records and pottery, making things by hand, reading books (not on eReaders), and board games – both …
In the enchanting realm of Dungeons & Dragons (DnD), the tapestry of your adventure is woven with threads of imagination, strategy, and the colorful diversity of DnD races that inhabit fantastical worlds. Each race boasts unique attributes, cultures, and histories that can …
Introduction: Embark on a Dice-Rolling Adventure Tabletop gaming is a mosaic of genres, each offering a unique blend of narrative and mechanics. Among these, roll and write games have carved out a niche that’s as endearing as it is enduring. In this …
Warhammer battles are not just clashes of armored units and heroic champions; they are also confrontations across the scarred and storied landscapes of the Warhammer universe. The Legions Imperialis terrain kits offer a spectacular backdrop for these epic narratives, providing structures and …
Welcome to the daunting and unforgiving battlefields of Warhammer 40K, commanders! In this tumultuous universe where there is only war, we shine the spotlight on one character whose name echoes with dread across the galaxy: Abaddon the Despoiler. As the Warmaster of …
If you want to choose a gaming platform but don’t have any clue as to which one is suited to your playing style then you are not alone. So many people are in the same position as you, but there are ways …
Character Sheet Online, a trailblazer in the digital realm of tabletop RPGs, is ecstatic to unveil its Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. This pivotal move isn’t just about launching a product—it’s about revolutionizing how role-playing games are experienced. The campaign’s goal is to fund …
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.