How to Leverage AI for RPGs

In this video, I demonstrate several techniques for leveraging AI tools for RPGs. It's my longest video yet - I might have gotten carried away... ;) I cover the following tools: ChatGPT Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve likely heard some buzz about this in recent weeks A surprisingly powerful and versatile AI chat bot Just be aware that it will make occasionally shit up, i.e....

January 25, 2023 · 2 min · 267 words · DigitalHobbit

2023 New Year's Resolution

In this video, I go over my 2022 gaming retrospective, followed by my 2023 New Year's Resolution, as it relates to gaming. Synopsis below. 2022 Retrospective Going into 2022, I was hoping to run the following systems: Cortex Prime Deadlands Vaesen Well, I failed on all fronts, although I came close with Cortex Prime, as I'll be running it at the upcoming BSer Con in late January....

January 15, 2023 · 11 min · 2184 words · DigitalHobbit

How I Evaluate and Learn New RPGs

In this video, I discuss how I evaluate and learn new RPGs. Synopsis below. While I may not have an entirely systematic approach to this, there are some things I tend to do each time I deal with a new RPG....

January 12, 2023 · 11 min · 2319 words · DigitalHobbit

2d6 Things I Like About the TTRPG Hobby

In this video, I discuss what I like about the tabletop RPG hobby. Synopsis below. It's Creative Playing RPGs is essentially storytelling, or "make belief" for grown-ups. As a player, you get to embody your character, which is likely quite different from your own personality and skillset....

January 9, 2023 · 5 min · 945 words · DigitalHobbit

My new YouTube channel

I recently started a YouTube channel: DigitalHobbit's RPG Reflections. As of right now, I have 4 videos published. In my intro video below, I outline the types of topics I'm planning to cover on my channel. But here's a TL;DR: Thoughts on specific game systems, settings, or adventures Thoughts on particular types of experiences (e.g....

January 8, 2023 · 2 min · 277 words · DigitalHobbit