Featured Artist: Eugene Jaworski
Welcome back to my Featured Artist series. Today I want to share with you someone I have been following a while, Eugene Jaworski.I have seen his art in a lot of D&D related groups and in...
View ArticleKickstart Your Weekend: Willowbrook #1
One of my absolute favorite things about today's connected world is the ability to find new and great things and people. Emma Kubert and Willowbrook are both of...
View ArticleMonstrous Mondays: Wind Wraith
Interestingly enough this monster came up while playing Pokémon GO with my wife and kids at Gen Con this past summer. Also based on some other ideas I have had over the years.Wind WraithHit Die: 5AC:...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving
Headed out to various Thanksgiving celebrations. See you all next week!
View ArticleMonstrous Mondays: The Almas
I am back from Thanksgiving break only to have the worst blizzard in two-three years hit the Mid-West. My kids schools are closed and my office is even closed! With all that snow outside it is a...
View ArticleBlack Star: The Conqueror Worm
"There is no evidence of avifaunal or crawling vermicular lifeforms on Jouret Four."- Data, Star Trek the Next Generation, Best of Both Worlds, Part 1I had a Black Star post ready to go today, but this...
View ArticleFeatured Artist: Emma Kubert
Something a little different today. I have been talking with Emma Kubert about her Kickstarter for Willowbrook and in the process found some really fun and wonderful art!So for today's Featured...
View ArticleKickstart Your Weekend: Final Call!
I have a bunch of Kickstarters making their ways in the RPG/Geeky world and a lot of them are ending soon. So here's your chance to get a last look in.HYPERBOREA: Players' Manual, Referee's Screen,...
View ArticleMonstrous Mondays: Blood Trees of Yule
Honestly. I couldn't resist.Blood Trees of YuleHit Die: 3AC: 8 [11] (hardness)Attack: 1 branch (1d6), blood drain 1d6 hpSaving Throw: 14Special: Cold resistance, fire vulnerability, Grab on natural 20...
View Article10 Years (sorta) of The Other Side!
It's December and I am celebrating 10 years here at the Other Side.Willow & Tara join the Justice League Dark by Jacob BlackmonSort of...My first post called intelligently enough First Post, was...
View ArticleThis is How I Die. New feature for Winter Witches
I often joke with my wife that I know exactly how I am going to die. It's going to be an M.I. while shoveling snow one winter. Statistically speaking given my age, health, previous heart issues and...
View ArticleFeatured Artist: Larry Elmore
This one might seem something like a cheat or a dodge. I mean the idea behind Featured Artist is to share with you artists I enjoy and want you to know more about. Let's be honest EVERYONE knows who...
View ArticleMonstrous Monday: Frost Maiden
Woke up to freezing fog this morning. That sounds totally made-up, but there is a thin sheet of ice everywhere. Remind me again WHY I live in Chicago?Today's little beastie is another one from the...
View ArticleShrine of St. Aleena for 5e
In a very nice surprise this morning I was given the word that a conversion I did a bit ago is now live on DMSGuild.The Shrine of St. Aleena, Small Niche Games and Pete Spahn's classic OSR adventure is...
View ArticleBlackStar: The Influence of Clark Ashton Smith
For the past month, I have been reading all the stories of Clark Ashton Smith in roughly chronological order. In many ways, I like his works more than I do of H.P. Lovecraft's. I find CAS easier to...
View ArticleFeatured Artist: Anna Marine
I am not sure how I found my next Featured Artist, I am just glad I did!Anna Marine is from Prague, Czech Republic and is an amazing talent. As you can expect from me she loves to draw witches and...
View ArticleMonstrous Mondays: Undead Frost Giant
Just a few short days till the Winter Witch is out. Here is another frozen fiend to throw at your players! Again, the inspiration for this one should be obvious.This is me, saving the best for...
View ArticleHand Her A Sword
I just watched the best panel discussion on instilling confidence in girls through RPGs. I was at PAX Unplugged here just recently and featured Satine Phoenix, BJ Hensley, Kate Welch, Dr. Megan...
View ArticleWinter Is HERE! The Winter Witch Tradition for Swords & Wizardry
From the lands of the Ice and Snow comes the newest Witch Tradition for Swords & Wizardry.The Winter Witch TraditionWith this book, you can now learn the secrets of the Winter Witch, the living...
View ArticleQueen Elsa, the Winter Witch
I just recently watched "Frozen" (I know, I am late to the game) and I admit it lived up to the hype. I am very familiar with the Hans Christian Andersen tale "The Snow Queen" in which Frozen is...
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