The majority of our negative tabletop gaming experiences can be traced back to the people involved (including us) having different expectations – a session zero is the ultimate way to mitigate that, and align the expectations of everyone at the table.   They are the single most productive tool to ensure that everyone clearly states what will make them happy at the table. Hear our case for why you should absolutely use session zeroes (and some stories of when we wish we had).   Here is our list of Session 0 questions, along with a full, sample in which we...

One of the most popular searches on YouTube related to tabletop RPGs is “learn to play D&D.” But what if you could learn how to play tabletop roleplaying games using a simple system featuring giant robots? The Mecha Hack Could Be the Game For You With a constant influx of people who are interested in tabletop RPGs, the number one question on any beginner’s mind is “where do I start?” Dungeons & Dragons is an amazing game, and there are a ton of resources out there to learn it. But it can be incredibly daunting trying to jump into a game whose...

Building a Mega-Dungeon Using Adventure Kits A mega-dungeon is a dungeon that is so vast and complex that you can play entire campaigns delving into their depths. They’re an inspirational concept ripe with potential adventure, but as a Game Master (GM) running a mega-dungeon can be a daunting task. Most published modules featuring mega-dungeons require the GM to study countless levels and read many pages of material just to begin prepping. But what if you could run a mega-dungeon without all of the heavy lifting? In this article, we’re going to show you how you can use Absolute Tabletop’s modular adventure-building toolkits—...