LitRPG Reads: RPG + DnD + Books = LitRPG

Crafting Your First D&D Hero: A Noob’s Survival Guide

Hey there, adventurer! So, you’ve decided to take the plunge into the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), huh? Good choice, friend! This realm of fantasy, fraught with dragons, magic, and the occasional tavern brawl, will take you on an epic …

Crafting a LitRPG Roguelike with ChatGPT and DALL-E2

by Paul Bellow

LitRPG and roguelike games have always held a special place in my heart. The thrilling complexity of roguelike mechanics merged with the narrative depth and character progression of LitRPG forms an enchanting blend. So, when I embarked on creating a game dev …

The Best Things To Do When Staying Home For The Weekend

by Kenny Kings

Weekends provide an ideal chance to relax and unwind after a hectic work week. Although traveling is always exciting, staying home for an eventful yet relaxing weekend may also bring many rewarding activities – here we explore five great things you can …

Top Free Fantasy Name Generators Online for DND or Pathfinder

by Kenny Kings

Do you love crafting the perfect name for your D&D or RPG character? Whether it’s a feisty elf, a powerful wizard, or a noble knight, coming up with the right name can give your character the character they need to become a …

15 Ways to Make Your D&D Adventures More Interesting

by Paul Bellow

Tabletop RPG’s, such as Dungeons and Dragons, have evolved since their conception, becoming both expansive and intricate games which challenge players to explore and create within their own world. Players take on the roles of their characters, making decisions that affect the …

20 Unique DND NPC Ideas: Bring Your DND Campaigns to Life

by Paul Bellow

I’ve put together a list of 20 NPC ideas to bring a campaign to life. Whether you play D&D (any edition), Pathfinder, or even MERPs, I think these ideas can help bring some randomness and excitement to your gaming world. I’ve not …

Scare Your DND Players with These 12 Terrifying Enemy Tactics

by Paul Bellow

Enemy tactics are an important part of any tabletop RPG, but especially in Dungeons and Dragons. As a DM, it’s your job to keep your players guessing and on their toes, and having a few tricks up your sleeve is the perfect …

No More Stagnation: 12 Tips for Keeping Your D&D Games Fresh

by Paul Bellow

Are you tired of your Dungeons & Dragons games feeling stale and predictable? If so, you’re not alone! Many players, both seasoned and new, experience a form of stagnation in their games. After playing the same game for some time, it’s natural …

What is LitRPG Reads?

Simply put, LitRPG stories take place in a game (or gamelike) world with rpg-style progression. Basically, an RPG in narrative format. RPG + Books = LitRPG! The term LitRPG was originally coined by three Russian authors back around 2010. I cover a lot of Dungeons & Dragons and Tabletop RPG content here too!

About LitRPG Reads

Paul Bellow is a LitRPG author, decades-long gamer, RPG game developer, and publisher of several online communities. In other words, an old school webmaster.

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.

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