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We’re Brenton & Courtney. We love tabletop roleplay games so much, we started a whole business around them and started writing about our experiences. Here on our TTRPG blog, you’ll find tips, tricks, and free encounters for Dungeon Masters, Artists, and Players. Enjoy!
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How to add real world skills in RPGs
Sometimes simply rolling a d20 feels a little lackluster. Having your rogue effortlessly unlock a stuck door, a barbarian crashing through a barricade, or

004: Creating Candles with Kendra of The Fabled Flame
Welcome back to Roll Play Grow, the podcast for tabletop entrepreneurs, creators, and fans. In this podcast, we talk to the creators behind the

Rime of the Frostmaiden Map Pack
It’s been a little while since I released anything on DM’s Guild, but with the recent publication of Icewind Dale – Rime of the

003: Starting a YouTube Channel with Luboffin
Welcome to Episode 3 of Roll Play Grow, the podcast for tabletop entrepreneurs, creators, and fans. In this podcast, we talk to the creators behind

Quick D&D Dungeon Encounter: The Baffling Basement of Bertie Bigglesby
It’s the first Side Quest of the new year! What better way to spend it than by taking a rat-clearing job from an elderly

002 – Etching Glass and Connecting to your Community with Nix of MC Etching
It’s Episode 2 of Roll Play Grow, the podcast for tabletop entrepreneurs, creators, and fans. I am Courtney Stover of Lightheart Adventures, and in

Lightheart Adventures’ 2021 TTRPG Preview
I didn’t ask for much for Christmas this year. Mostly simple stuff — socks, a book or two, maybe a new hat. While I did

001 Crafting Dice with David Derus
It’s finally time for our first episode! I am really excited about this friends, and I hope you enjoy this interview with David Derus,

A look back on Lightheart Adventures in 2020
Gosh, what a year, huh? 2020 hasn’t been kind to most of us, but despite hardships, there’s still plenty to be thankful for. Courtney

Happy Holidays!
We’re taking a small break for the season, so Courtney, Bowser (our pup) and I want to wish you and your families a safe

Announcing Roll Play Grow: a Tabletop RPG Podcast!
It’s announcement daaaaaaay! Friends, I am so excited to announce that I’m starting a podcast! This is something I’ve been dreaming up for about

Get delving with this free D&D mini Dungeon: Spellzog’s Danger Emporium!
Do you keep a dream journal? I tend to keep my note app ready for the random chance I’m struck by inspiration past midnight.

Can you smell what Tasha’s cooking with our Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything Review?
I’m burying the lede here: I like the new Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything book. It may not be my absolute favorite D&D entry, but there’s

Want to give your players a challenge? Use Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything for D&D 5e Hard Mode
Are you wanting to change things up for your party and make things a little more challenging? Maybe you want to take a break from

How to Draw a Dungeon
Welcome back to our New DM’s Guide to Everything series! This week we’re talking about how to draw a dungeon using the topics we

How to Design a Dungeon
Welcome back to our New DM’s Guide to Everything series! Previously, we explored designing smart encounters to challenge and entertain your players. This week, we’re discussing how

Short D&D One-shot: Presti-sanitation
Hi-diddly-ho, adventurinos! I felt inspired this week to do a short d&d one-shot Side Quest focusing on oozes and alternate dimensions that can be

D&D Duet Offers the Perfect D&D Date Night
What’s the perfect party size for your Dungeons & Dragons games? Do you like the standard amount of 4 or 5? How about large parties

Free Through the Breach Adventure: The Biblioubliette
Happy Halloween! While we’re a few days away from Halloween proper, I felt it was time to dive back into the spooky TTRPG Malifaux: Through

TTRPG Encounters Part 2: Jungle encounter ideas
Jungles can be treacherous for the unwary, as many monsters and other denizens lurk deep in the shadows. Jungle encounter ideas are plentiful within the

New DM’s Guide to Everything: How to Design TTRPG Encounters
Welcome back to our New DM’s Guide to Everything series! Previously, we talked about worldbuilding and fleshing out your landscape with details. This week, we’re going to