Pop Culture… Where Culture Meets the Tabletop, Part 1: The Music and Artistry of Sofia Isella 14 Apr 2026 Tabletop gaming does not and should not sit in a vacuum. It absorbs whatever the wider culture is generating, whether that might be aesthetics, moods, creative instincts... whatever. We should…
Pop Culture… Hades and Hadestown: Two Journeys Through the Underworld 18 Nov 202518 Nov 2025 I admit this is becoming something of an obsession, but you're clicking the link and reading the post. Who is the real problem here? The Underworld has always been a…
Pop Culture… Review: Hadestown (West End) 19 Aug 202518 Aug 2025 Late July. London was warm, the streets buzzing, and I walked into the Lyric Theatre with high hopes. They were met. And then some. Hadestown isn’t just a musical; it’s…
Tabletop Games Humble Bundle: TTRPG Audio from Monument Studios 23 Nov 2024 Because most of my RPG at the moment are played at club, with other people around playing other games, we don't use much in the way of audio in our…
Film… Finding Inspiration: What Lessons Can GMs Learn from Jesus Christ: Superstar? 18 Sep 202417 Sep 2024 I enjoy a bit of musical theatre. I try to see some sort of show whenever I visit London, and I've seen a lot that I've really enjoyed. In terms…
RPGs The Role of Music in Tabletop RPGs: Enhancing Immersion and Player Experience 4 Aug 202429 Jul 2024 Tabletop roleplaying games have long been a beloved pastime for gamers seeking collaborative storytelling and immersive adventures. While the core elements of these games - imaginative narration, dice rolls, and…
Pop Culture… Finding Inspiration: More Music! More RPGs! (Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles) 28 Jun 202328 Jun 2023 Having previously written about playing games based on songs (Part 1 and Part 2), it's something I now can't help but think about when listening to music. Damnit... I just…
5 on Friday 5 on Friday 12/05/23 12 May 2023 It’s Friday, and here on No Rerolls that means it’s time for an all-new 5 on Friday. We’re going to start with 5 exciting releases for this week before moving on to…
Kickstarter-Watch… Kickstarter-Watch: Cthulhu Dreamt 29 Mar 2023 Right in the title of the campaign, this one sets itself apart by not only promising and RPG, but also promoting an accompanying soundtrack. Cthulhu Dreamt is not just a…
Pop Culture… Thoughts on Finding Inspiration Anywhere; RPGs from Narrative Songs (Part 2) 12 Mar 2023 Last week, I had a wee think about using narrative songs to plan and play a roleplaying game. I gave an example as well, using Riptide by Vance Joy. I…
Pop Culture… Thoughts on Finding Inspiration Anywhere; RPGs from Narrative Songs (Part 1) 5 Mar 20233 Mar 2023 It's long been my contention that the RPG is an incredibly broad tool for collaborative storytelling. There's an element of the oral tradition at play, and there's definitely a lot…
