Game Design News – Underworld, Murghôm & More

I’ve got a few pieces of game design news to share this week. I can’t say too much about it until the Kickstarter launches, but earlier this year I worked on the upcoming Underworld book from Kobold Press. It was very enjoyable to revisit the gloomy subterranean depths, and I’m excited to see how the project has turned out. Follow the Kickstarter…

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Tomb of Annihilation Session 33 – Fane of the Night Serpent

Here’s the write up from our latest Tomb of Annihilation session, in which the characters entered the yuan-ti temple in search of the final puzzle cube they need to enter the Tomb of the Nine Gods. Begin here with Session 0 – Caves of the Cockatrice 30th Nightal, 1495 DR (contd.) Following their battle with the Red Wizards of Thay, the characters tie up the five mercenaries who surrendered.

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D&D Adventurers League and Other RPGs at UK Games Expo 2026

New on my #dnd game design blog: D&D Adventurers League and Other RPGs at UK Games Expo 2026

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D&D Adventurers League and Other RPGs at UK Games Expo 2026

New on my #dnd game design blog: D&D Adventurers League and Other RPGs at UK Games Expo 2026

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Scott Malthouse (TTRPG designer)

Carrrd profile for game designer, consultant, and marketer Scott Malthouse. Get in touch

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Tomb of Annihilation Session 32 – Battle for the Puzzle Cubes

Here’s the write up from our latest Tomb of Annihilation session, in which the characters continued exploring the ruined city of Omu in search of the nine puzzle cubes they need to enter the Tomb of the Nine Gods. Begin here with Session 0 – Caves of the Cockatrice 30th Nightal, 1495 DR (contd.) Imbok the grung leads the adventurers towards Nangnang’s shrine, hoping to reunite with his father, 

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Lands of Parsantium – Most Serene City of Loranto

New on my #dnd game design blog: Lands of Parsantium – Most Serene City of Loranto, describing Parsantium's biggest rival.

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Pirates & Plunder: 5E Seafaring Options for D&D and TOV

With complete naval combat, gunpowder, cargo, and spell casting rules for naval adventures, Pirates & Plunder offers rich 5E booty.

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Game Design News – Northlands Worldbook

New on my #dnd blog: Game Design News – Northlands Worldbook @KoboldPress

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Tomb of Annihilation Session 31 – Midnight Tears

Here’s the write up from our latest Tomb of Annihilation session, in which the characters continued exploring the ruined city of Omu in search of the nine puzzle cubes they need to enter the Tomb of the Nine Gods. Begin here with Session 0 – Caves of the Cockatrice 29th Nightal, 1495 DR (contd.) The adventurers are enjoying the hospitality of the elderly tabaxi hunter, 

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Game Design News – Death on the Styx and 20 Years of Kobold Press

It’s been a while since I’ve posted any game design news but I’ve got a few new things to share today.  Firstly, the exciting project I worked on for Kobold Press last summer was announced last weekend at Kobold Con. Death on the Styx is a series of nine connected adventures spanning 3rd to 11th level (tiers 1–3) that take place in the many worlds of the Labyrinth that connect to the River Styx.

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Tomb of Annihilation Session 30 – Mission Impossible

Here’s the write up from our latest Tomb of Annihilation session, in which the characters continued exploring the ruined city of Omu in search of the nine puzzle cubes they need to enter the Tomb of the Nine Gods. Begin here with Session 0 – Caves of the Cockatrice 29th Nightal, 1495 DR (contd.) After fleeing from the clay gladiators, the adventurers have a short rest outside Shagambi’s shrine.

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Kobold Con 2026 - Day 1 | March 27, 2026

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Game Master Tools: Creating Villains & Lairs

Tables and Tips, Essays and Tricks for Creating Devious Villains and Unique Lairs. Compatible with 5E D&D.

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Tomb of Annihilation Session 29 – Race for the Puzzle Cubes

Here’s the write up from our latest Tomb of Annihilation session, in which the characters continued exploring the ruined city of Omu in search of the nine puzzle cubes they need to enter the Tomb of the Nine Gods. Begin here with Session 0 – Caves of the Cockatrice 29th Nightal, 1495 DR (contd.) The adventurers head north from the abandoned campsite of the…

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Parsantium: City at the Crossroads - Ondine Publishing | DriveThruRPG

Parsantium: City at the Crossroads is a city sourcebook for use with all editions of the world’s bestselling fantasy RPGs. Parsantium is a melting pot, a cosmopolitan city where trade routes meet and ...

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Night Hunters: Gothic Horror for TOV and 5E D&D

Meet your nightmares and run adventures of astonishing nocturnal horror—with a spirit board playmat and Shadow Tarot cards!

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Tomb of Annihilation Session 28 – Dwellers of the Forbidden City

Here’s the write up from our latest Tomb of Annihilation session, in which the characters began to explore the ruined city of Omu and I got to use my froghemoth mini for the first time 🙂 Begin here with Session 0 – Caves of the Cockatrice 28th Nightal, 1495 DR (contd.) The adventurers walk south around the clifftops overlooking Omu to the stone steps at the far side, opposite the waterfall.

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Night Hunters: Gothic Horror for TOV and 5E D&D

Meet your nightmares and run adventures of astonishing nocturnal horror—with a spirit board playmat and Shadow Tarot cards!

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Ten TTRPG Goals for 2026

This time last year I posted a list of Ten TTRPG Goals for 2025 and managed to complete eight out of ten which I’m very happy with! Here’s my (aspirational) list for 2026, including a few that I’m carrying over because they’re still relevant or I didn’t manage to do them. Do an excellent job on the exciting new Kobold Press project I’m working on, and any other freelance projects I’m involved in.

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Tomb of Annihilation Session 27 – Hunted by the Longtooths

Here’s the write up from our latest Tomb of Annihilation session, in which the characters at last reached the forbidden city of Omu. I used material from Encounters in the Jungles of Chult again this session. Begin here with Session 0 – Caves of the Cockatrice 16th Nightal, 1495 DR  The party return to the Weeping Grove and present the severed heads of the two Longtooth weretigers to the wilden.

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2025: My Year in TTRPG Gaming

I’ve had another busy year of game design and playing and running RPGs. Here are my 2025 highlights: I spent the first couple of months of the year working on the Northlands campaign setting, writing a mixture of heroic and villainous factions for the Worldbook.  Northlands launched on Kickstarter, and reached $239k with 2,251 backers. Next, I returned to…

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Tomb of Annihilation Session 26 – Dance of the Seven Winds

Here’s the write up from our latest Tomb of Annihilation session, in which the characters set off for the forbidden city of Omu. I used material from Encounters in the Jungles of Chult in this session. Begin here with Session 0 – Caves of the Cockatrice 11th Nightal, 1495 DR The party have returned to Kir Sabal with the black orchid they found in…

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