Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 1hInclude some dramatic irony in your sessions. Let the players know things the characters don’t. Villain cutscenes are a great way to increase tension and show how the heroes’ actions are making impacts on the world! 000
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Hooked on Crafting by @thedicesociety.bsky.social is out! I am so grateful to be listed among the amazing contributors on this project. Check it out! thedicesociety.itch.io/hooked-on-cr...thedicesociety.itch.ioHooked on Crafting by The Dice SocietyQuest Hooks for Every Craftable in Draw Steel 141
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026I'm finally caught up with my campaign diary for Curse of Strahd, Lessons from the Mists! In it you'll find the narrative of each session as well as advice and musings on game and adventure design. I'm posting on Fridays about the session we played that week! www.chrisrendon.com/tag/curse-of...chrisrendon.comCurse of Strahd - Chris RendonCurse of Strahd Campaign for 5th Edition DnD. 020
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Draw Steel Encounters is out, and it may just be as a play tester, but it is so surreal to see my name in an MCDM product. Really excited to dive into the content! 0171
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Developing my next #drawsteel adventure and got lost in the mire of brainstorming possibilities mixed with a healthy serving of “are these ideas even good?” I just started the outlining process and everything seemed to click into place. Trust the process! 050
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Over the Finish Line! @heartofarcana.bsky.social Proud to be the 96th backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for The Court of Dawn and Flame - a new realm for Draw Steel!! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/h...backerkit.comThe Court of Dawn and Flame - a new realm for Draw Steel!Explore a blazing fey realm of endless dawn - the home of the jewel-bright dawn elves! Welcome to The Court of Dawn and Flame, a new fey demiplane for Draw Steel. 🌸🔥🌈 140
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026I recently released the Violet Heart. This was a huge learning process in multiple different disciplines. I had never tried to publish a TTRPG product before! If you want to create Draw Steel adventures, hopefully you can learn from some of my mistakes! www.chrisrendon.com/adventure-fr...chrisrendon.comCreating a Draw Steel Adventure from ScratchI recently released The Violet Heart: a 1st Level Quest for Draw Steel! Outside of participating in Jams of the Timescape #2 where I designed a new ancestry, the Death Blooms, carnivorous plant folks ... 1103
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Proud to be the 2,132nd Crow 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Crows: Fortune or Death! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...backerkit.comCrows: Fortune or DeathMCDM‘s sophomore album featuring: better dungeon crawling, overland travel, a quaint town, the goat, and a lot of adventurers whose ambitions often exceed their skill. 021
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 04/08/20266.5k words of reflection on creating my first TTRPG adventure. We'll see what it looks like after editing. Lots of mistakes made, lots of lessons learned. Hopefully this will help people that were in my shoes of never having created an adventure but want to jump into the deep end! 000
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Brewing up some Draw Steel goodness for Jams of the Timescape #3 with a brewski. Current soundtrack: All my Friends by LCD Soundsystem 071
Reposted by Chris RendonShadowhand Gaming @shadowhand-gaming.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Happy birthday to my favourite TTRPG; can't wait to make more cool stuff for you 041
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026The Violet Heart for #DrawSteel has been out for a few days now. Not sure if this quest is for you? Here's a video where I explain what this adventure is! youtu.be/aXtKZIMKlVY?...youtu.beThe Violet Heart is out NOW!YouTube video by Chris Rendon 090
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 25/07/2026The Violet Heart: A 1st Level Quest for Draw Steel is out TODAY! Battle psionic kobolds and prevent a villainous talent from claiming an ancient treasure! #drawsteel talr0c.itch.io/the-violet-h...talr0c.itch.ioThe Violet Heart: A 1st Level Quest for Draw Steel by Chris RendonStop psionic kobolds in this first level quest for Draw Steel! 02610
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Hoping to get this Draw Steel adventure out by the end of the month. What an amazing journey it’s been - ive learned so much. Can’t wait to make the next one and put all those lessons to use! 030
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Lessons from the Mists: Session 26, where the heroes dine with Strahd at Castle Ravenloft. One of my favorite RPG sessions I’ve ever run. Campaign diary live now! www.chrisrendon.com/lessonsfromt...chrisrendon.comLessons from the Mists: Session 26 - Dinner with the DevilWelcome back to Lessons from the Mists! This session, the heroes dine with Strahd at Castle Ravenloft, and get to know their lord and captor a little better while he seeks the same information about t... 000
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Lessons from the Mists: Session 24, where the heroes discover a den of werewolves, is now live! #curseofstrahd #d&d #campaigndiary www.chrisrendon.com/lessonsfromt...chrisrendon.comLessons from the Mists: Session 24 - A Trail of TeethWelcome back to Lessons from the Mists! This session, the heroes are hot on the trail of Anna Krezkov, and find a cave full of creatures they were not prepared to fight... Let'sg et started! The Rec... 000
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026First round of Draw Steel playtesting for my first adventure is complete! Lots of really interesting feedback. Learning a lot about adventure design and workflow, and can’t wait to apply all this to the project after this. But this one needs to get done first! 060
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 21/06/2026One commander game, four hours apart 5 players is not for the faint of heart 000
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Lessons from the Mists: Session 23, where the heroes have to deal with a cursed child… live now!! (Oops forgot last week. Session 22’s also out there!) www.chrisrendon.com/lessonsfromt...chrisrendon.comLessons from the Mists: Session 23 - Hunger and CravingWelcome back to Lessons from the Mists! This session, the heroes investigate a the mystery of Krezk's missing livestock and discover a horrifying truth... Let's get started! The Recap On their way ... 000
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Lessons from the Mists: Session 21, where the heroes begin to learn about the vampire lord’s past… live now! #curseofstrahd #d&d #campaigndiary www.chrisrendon.com/lessonsfromt...chrisrendon.comLessons from the Mists: Session 21 - Pages of HistoryWelcome back to Lessons from the Mists! This session, the heroes are transported to the past by a magical tome that tells of the devil Strahd's history... Let's get started! The Recap We begin this... 000
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026My group finished the Delian Tomb for Draw Steel a few weeks ago and it was so fun… so I wrote a huge campaign diary/review of how it went! Over 7.5k words! Madness! Find it here: www.chrisrendon.com/the-delian-t... 081
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Please Bungie, for once, get your server’s shit together for launch day. 010
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Last night’s session in Curse of Strahd: Do all werewolves deserve to be eradicated? 110
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Lessons from the Mists: Session 20, where the heroes explore Yester Hill and interrupt a devious ritual… #d&d #curseofstrahd #campaigndiary www.chrisrendon.com/lessonsfromt...chrisrendon.comLessons from the Mists: Session 20 - Yester HillWelcome back to Lessons from the Mists! This session, the heroes take Yester Hill back from the forest folk and interrupt a ritual to summon a devastating horror. Let's get started! The Recap The h... 000
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Lessons from the Mists: Session 19 - The heroes retake the Wizard of Wines for the Martikovs. Live now! #D&D #campaigndiary #curseofstrahd www.chrisrendon.com/lessonsfromt...chrisrendon.comLessons from the Mists: Session 19 - The Wizard of WinesWelcome back to Lessons from the Mists! This session, the heroes infiltrated the Wizard of Wines and defeated the forest folk that had stolen it from the Martikovs. Let's get started! The Recap... 000
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Lessons from the Mists: Session 18, where the heroes meet a famous monster hunter... www.chrisrendon.com/lessonsfromt...chrisrendon.comLessons from the Mists: Session 18 - A Hunter of MonstersWelcome back to Lessons from the Mists! This session, the heroes speak to Rudolph van Richten, the famed monster hunter, and make their way south to the Wizard of Wines. Let's get started! The ... 000
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 10/05/2026Lessons from the Mists: Session 17, where the heroes meet a fiery Vistana! #d&d #curseofstrahd #campaigndiary www.chrisrendon.com/lessonsfromt...chrisrendon.comLessons from the Mists: Session 17 - the Lone VistanaWelcome back to Lessons from the Mists! This week, the heroes continue to explore the ancient mansion of Argynvostholt, speak to an undead knight, meet a dangerous Vistana, and discover there is more ... 000
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Lessons from the Mists: Session 16, where the heroes arrive at the haunted mansion of Argynvostholt. How did it go? I'll tell ya! #d&d #curseofstrahd www.chrisrendon.com/lessonsfromt...chrisrendon.comLessons from the Mists: Session 16 - The Sepulchral MansionWelcome back to Lessons from the Mists! This week, the heroes travel from the walls of Vallaki to a long ruined mansion on a hill overlooking the valley - the headquarters of the once mighty Order of ... 000
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 28/04/202613 sessions later, the Delian Tomb for #DrawSteel is complete! Players had a blast, and after my current campaign closes, Draw Steel is my forever game. Obviously, they loved the combat the most. Like many people, there was friction while learning negotiation. Full blog post soon. 0150
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Lessons from the Mists: A Curse of Strahd Campaign Diary, Session 14 - the one where the wizard meets a mysterious entity... #dnd #curseofstrahd #ttrpg #blog www.chrisrendon.com/lessonsfromt...chrisrendon.comLessons from the Mists: Session 14 - The HearthkeeperWelcome back to Lessons from the Mists! This week, the heroes deal with the aftermath of the assault of the vampire spawn on Vallaki, and Mary Sue Ann communes with a mysterious entity… Let’s get star... 000
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Anyone in the TTRPG design space use Affinity for layout and have some great resources to point me towards? 000
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026When and why should we be asking for die rolls? Its a question I have thought about a lot recently because my answer has changed a lot over the last few years and with more games under my belt. You can find my thoughts here: #ttrpg #dice #dnd www.chrisrendon.com/the-purpose-...chrisrendon.comThe Purpose of a Die RollWhen and why should we be asking for die rolls? 010
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Lessons from the Mists: A Curse of Strahd Campaign Diary, Session 13 - where the heroes set into motion a catastrophe for Vallaki! #dnd #curseofstrahd #ttrpg www.chrisrendon.com/lessonsfromt...chrisrendon.comLessons from the Mists: Session 13 - The Feast of Saint AndralWelcome back to Lessons from the Mists! This session, the heroes interrogate the coffin maker, and set into motion a catastrophe for Vallaki that none of them were prepared for... Let's get started! The Recap The heroes began this week by investigating the shop of the coffin maker of Vallaki, 020
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Curse of Strahd Campaign Diary, Lessons from the Mists: Session 12, where the heroes meet the captain of the guard… #d&d #curseofstrahd #ttrpg www.chrisrendon.com/lessons-from...chrisrendon.comLessons from the Mists: Session 12 - The Captain of the GuardWelcome back to Lessons from the Mists! This session, the heroes are confronted by a strangely familiar captain of the guard, and finally meet with the burgomaster of Vallaki. Let's get started! ... 000
Reposted by Chris RendonKyle Strong @chucklingchest.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Going live in a few days! 😬 #DrawSteel www.backerkit.com/c/projects/c...backerkit.comGet Ready for The Huntsman - A Class of Monstrous Experts for Draw SteelFrom Chuckling Chest Games - Get Ready for The Huntsman - A Class of Monstrous Experts for Draw Steel 42212
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Last night’s #drawsteel session - the Gilded Hand confronted the heroes in the village square! Almost everyone spent some time in the well. It came down to the wire, 3/4 of the heroes were dying, but they ultimately won the day! 140
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Lessons from the Mists: Session 11 - the heroes purge the evil of lake Zarovich! #dnd #ttrpg #curseofstrahd #campaigndiary www.chrisrendon.com/lessons-from...chrisrendon.comLessons from the Mists: Session 11 - Lake ZarovichWelcome back to Lessons from the Mists! This session, the heroes investigate Lake Zarovich and purge it of its evils. Let’s get started! The Recap Our heroes begin their day searching for... 000
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Lessons from the Mists: A Curse of Strahd Campaign Diary and Blog! www.chrisrendon.com #dnd #curseofstrahd #ttrpg 010
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Lessons from the Mists: A Campaign Diary for Curse of Strahd! Follow along with my campaign and get insights to what went right, wrong, and how you could improve your own journey through Ravenloft. #CurseofStrahd #dnd www.chrisrendon.com/tag/campaign...chrisrendon.comCampaign Diaries - Chris RendonRPG session postmortems. 000
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Check out Draw Steel: Crack the Sun on @BackerKit! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...backerkit.comDraw Steel: Crack the Sun"We watched Cthrion Uroniziir try to reduce the timescape into one singular universe, wiping out reality as we know it. She was defeated, and we see her cage every day." 030
Chris Rendon @talroc.bsky.social · 16/06/2025Had a fantastic session 0 for a #daggerheart short campaign of Beast Feast this week. As we were creating characters, we discovered all of us were tied in some way to Berry’s corporate espionage. What a fantastic game. Haven’t laughed that much in weeks. Darrington, you knocked it out of the park! 070