Old Marmot Musings (Page 2)

02 Oct 2025 Medieval 5e D&D

Best D&D Level for Low Fantasy?

After creating numerous adventures for 5e; such as Legends of Barovia and Legends of Saltmarsh, I have had to grapple with one persistent design challenge:

30 Sep 2025 D&D Medieval 5e

Medieval 5e?

You might be asking: Why do we need another TTRPG, let alone another one based on 5e? Fair question. Here’s my honest answer. Living

29 Sep 2025 D&D

Connecting the Dots: Creating an Adventure

I was recently asked how I create adventures for Legends of Barovia and Legends of Saltmarsh. The truth is, it’s often easier than it

27 Sep 2025 D&D

Heroes of the Borderlands & Greyhawk

There’s a lot of excitement around the new D&D Starter Set: Heroes of the Borderlands and for good reason. In my humble

23 Aug 2025

The Pilgrim Traveler

What is a Pilgrim Traveler? The Pilgrim Traveler is not just about where you go, but how you go. It’s a philosophy and style