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Thirdwalling is Live on YouTube!
This morning, our first YouTube Short went live, with a quick YouTube short detailing the changes we’re making behind the scenes. Check out it, subscribe if you like, and buckle up for more! I’ve got videos already scheduled between now and April 2nd, with at least four more ready to…
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Thirdwalling 2026: The Road Ahead
After a bit of a hiatus, Thirdwalling is returning with a full head of steam and a clear roadmap for 2026. From deep dives into the ‘Lore Swamp’ of campaign writing to animated session recaps and upcoming Savage Worlds supplements, we’re building a foundation that can actually go the distance.…
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Introductions are in order
Okay, yes – it’s AI artwork for the most part. The aspect ratio is wonky and we’re still working out the kinks, but in the spirit of ‘learning by doing,’ I decided to just jump in. I’ll keep learning and the images will get better, but for now, it’s a…
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From Hot Glue to Pixels: Why I’m Trading My Terrain for a VTT
After 30 years of hot glue and cardboard, the shop has closed and the game has moved to the digital frontier. Here’s why I’m retiring the glue gun and how we’re keeping the ’round the table’ spirit alive on the VTT.
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More to come…
I got distracted by a long, long rest. We’re back to clear the rubble and reset the battle map.
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GMX Schedule
Note from Bob: This post is part of our Vault. It’s a look back at the early days of the Thirdwalling crew hitting the convention circuit. Howdy Thirdwallers! It has been a busy time of Birthdays and Geek stuff! A few of us on the Thirdwalling crew have started playing…
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Game Master Tip #8 – What’s in a name?
“Garth and Janet” doesn’t quite have the same ring to it as “Romeo and Juliet.” Whether it’s a legendary villain or a random goblin, a good name builds your world—here are four rules for naming your NPCs without breaking immersion.
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Crafting Series – Mounts
A trip to Party City and some craft paint turned a cheap pack of plastic toys into custom mounts for my D6 Fantasy crew. It’s amazing what you can do with a little cardboard, some paper towels, and a lot of hot glue scars…
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Crafting Series – Custom Dice Tower
Why buy a dice tower when you can build one for two dollars? This step-by-step tutorial takes a Home Depot box and some white glue and turns them into a custom tabletop essential—plus some hard-learned “ProTips” on baffle clearance and painting.
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Dice Towers – Useful Tool or Gaming Gadget?
Are dice towers an indispensable piece of tabletop tech or just extraneous clutter? After years of discarding them as “bulky gadgets,” I built one to test a theory and discovered that sometimes, a little “clatter and suspense” is exactly what a dramatic roll needs.
