Author Archives: Dale McCoy

5e: Cegra’s Boomstick

In my home D&D 5e game, I have a rule: if you want something that is not in the books but is reasonable, the answer is, “sure.” Several of my players have taken me up on that so far. One has a longbow that uses Strength instead of Dexterity. Another wields a punching shield asContinue reading “5e: Cegra’s Boomstick”

Traveller: Grav Belt Variations

Grav belts are a staple of Traveller, but their style is dated, if we are totally honest. They belong in a time where Kyle MacLachlin, Sir Patrick Stewart, Max von Sydow, and company were resisting the bloody Baron Harkonnen. It seems antiquated in a day and age where kids have a wheel in their shoeContinue reading “Traveller: Grav Belt Variations”

Traveller: Don’t Fear Low Passage

Since my first Traveller game, I’ve heard nothing but jokes about low berth passengers. “Why would anyone take that? You might die.” “It’s the way to go for those that don’t like their lives.” While there is a chance, I no longer think it is the ludicrous option that I use to. Background: for thoseContinue reading “Traveller: Don’t Fear Low Passage”

Traveller: Corona del Rey

It would be fair to say that 2020 really threw me off my game. April of last year, we posted the deck plan of a ship on Instagram, saying that it was coming soon, and I did not get back to it the rest of the year. It was not just this ship; there areContinue reading “Traveller: Corona del Rey”

Do You Run Holiday Game Sessions?

It is about this time of year that some GM’s run holiday-themed game sessions. That got me wondering, how many GM’s actually do that? Fantasy or science fiction, it doesn’t matter, holidays work in both. Does your star-travelling furry race celebrate Life Day? Do your dwarves celebrate the freezing of the ground? If you haveContinue reading “Do You Run Holiday Game Sessions?”

State of the Enterprise 2020

It is nearly the end of the year and it is time for our annual State of the Enterprise. This is the annual wrap-up to tell you how our year went, our look at the industry as a whole, and our look at the year ahead. 2020 and the Industry While this is the yearContinue reading “State of the Enterprise 2020”

Traveller: 4 New d66 Lists

JBE just released four new d66 lists, available now on DriveThruRPG. Every planet has some unusual cargo that they forbid from being imported. d66 Banned Cargo gives you that exact answer right when you need it. Every group of flyers has a nickname to distinguish themselves from the rest. Have the perfect name ready withContinue reading “Traveller: 4 New d66 Lists”

Have the Most Epic of Space Battles Near a Lonely Asteroid

Have the Perfect Map for Your Space Fight! Is the secret base hidden inside an enormous asteroid? Is this huge space rock hurtling towards a planet and the players the only ones that can stop it? Now bring these scenes to life on your virtual tabletop and inspire awesomeness in your games. Star Battles: LoneContinue reading “Have the Most Epic of Space Battles Near a Lonely Asteroid”

Traveller: Cargo Runs in the Solomani Rim

When I first asked there was interest in more detail (and thus interest to run games) in the Solomani Rim sector, a question quickly arose: how do you handle cargo runs in the region? A little background, the Solomani Rim is the home of Earth (Terra) and some of the most civilized and densely populatedContinue reading “Traveller: Cargo Runs in the Solomani Rim”