Thoughts of an Inn Keeper: How Tariffs Are Reshaping the TTRPG Industry

If you've been keeping an eye on your favorite indie RPG publishers lately, you may have noticed something unusual: delayed Kickstarter fulfillments, price hikes on hardcovers, and a wave of publisher statements about something that feels decidedly un-fantastical — import tariffs. It turns out that geopolitics rolls a natural 20 whether we want it to or not, or, to put it in Daggerheart terms, always succeeds, usually with Fear, and the sweeping US trade policy changes of 2025 have landed squarely on the tabletop gaming hobby we all love.

Dungeons and Dragons, Games and Hobbies, TTRPGInn KeeperMarch 2, 2026Thoughts of an Inn Keeper, Tarrifs, TTRPG Industry, CostComment

TTRPG Grief Therapy: Emotional Damage (Roll to Take Half)

Grief has a way of shrinking the world.

Things that once felt easy can feel heavy or pointless. Conversations stall. Time bends. You may want to be alone, or desperately want connection but not know how to ask for it. There’s no single “right” way to grieve, but there are tools that can help us carry it. For some people, tabletop roleplaying games (“TTRPGs”) turn out to be one of those tools.

Dungeons and Dragons, Games and Hobbies, TTRPGInn KeeperFebruary 3, 2026Mental Health, Grief, Benefits of TTRPGsComment

Holiday Gift Guide for TTRPG Fans: Thoughtful Gifts for Every Budget

As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to pick out gifts that truly resonate with tabletop RPG players. Whether you're shopping for a casual player, a campaign-running DM, or a collector, here are three carefully chosen gift ideas at three budget levels — all designed to elevate the gaming experience. Many come from small artisans or Etsy makers, so you’re supporting indie creators too.

The Inn Keeper Tackles the Top 10 Most-Asked Questions About Daggerheart

Welcome, weary traveler! This post is for old guard, seasoned tabletop adventurers as well as new-to-the-world-of-Daggerheart. I’m hoping to gather and answer the most-searched questions about the game — all in one place. If, after reading this, you come up with new questions or have a topic in which you’d like to drill down farther, be sure to comment. Let’s get into it with the most basic question first…

Games and Hobbies, TTRPGInn KeeperOctober 13, 2025Daggerheart, Top 10, Questions, What is DaggerheartComment