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March82012

smileitssavve:

Don’t let go!

So stining cute

toilet paper falling ahhhhhh

10AM

gnossolalia:

paper

This is so beautiful…I can’t believe it’s made of paper.

paper

9AM

classymissmolassy:

Make a framed vertical succulent garden.

Don’t you just want to live in there?

garden classy plant frame diy

9AM

truebluemeandyou:

DIY Paper Mache Bracelet. Using a cardboard tape roll. Tutorial from Better Homes and Gardens here.

OMG! This project screams my name!

bracelet paper Mache DIY

9AM

onlydraven:

Paladin

paladin dnd blade

February82012

limitedwish:

Recommended Reading: Bulfinch’s Mythology

There are lots of places to get inspiration for monsters, adventures, heroes and villains but the ones that have lasted the test of time are the best. In the modern age we have Beholders and Mind Flayers, Drow and Pit Fiends but somehow they don’t have the same weight as Gorgons and Minotaurs, Frost Giants and Trolls. The classic monsters and myths hold true power and resonance with every player and GM.

Of all the books on mythology I’ve read (and I have read many) Bulfinch’s is the benchmark. My brother (the geek that got me into D&D via the Hobbit and his AD&D core books) gave be an old, handsome copy of this prestigious tome for Christmas. It has a good chunk over everything divided into 3 main parts divided out of its impressive 778 pages. My focus is on the Age of Fable which encompasses Greek, Roman and Norse mythology.

Truly any campaign can benefit from a read of this section of the book, here you will find all manner of heroes and villains, Gods and monsters. It’s a treasure trove of ideas and inspirations to bring a true gravity to your game. These classic mythologies bring you something which most modern games lack: a price for power. There is something to be paid for every boon your heroes acquire and yes, if you are too heavy handed in this your party will hate you and mountain dew will be spilled and cheetos sundered in the anger of your players; but played right and you create a true sense of weighing the value of power which is so important to role-playing.

In modern games this is usually left to the “holy” characters, ones who worship someone or something. paladins, clerics and druids. But extend this to fighters, rogues and the rest and you’ll have that 20str barbarian contemplating the worth of that fiendish two-handed sword.

Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of this book, I promise you that it will not disappoint.

-JD

Next on my list of “Things to Read:”

January302012