https://dan-paton.com/ Dan-Paton.com RSS feed https://dan-paton.com/logo.png https://dan-paton.com/ https://dan-paton.com/posts/tenets-of-play.html https://dan-paton.com/posts/tenets-of-play.html Wed, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT In this post I document a rule I follow for keeping sandbox play active and how to offer structure to unstructered play. TTRPG Zines https://dan-paton.com/posts/the-woad-woods https://dan-paton.com/posts/the-woad-woods Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT This article serves as a introduction gazetteer of the Woad, a land where mortal ambition, fae tradition, and ancient will collide beneath the unseen governance of older powers. Within these pages are recorded the regions, holdings, rulers, and wild places that define the Woad’s present age, not as fixed truths but as living conditions subject to change, decay, and dramatic upheaval. It is written for travelers, chroniclers, and would-be heroes who seek understanding before passage, offering warning as much as guidance. TTRPG Zines https://dan-paton.com/posts/a-primer-for-the-uninitiated https://dan-paton.com/posts/a-primer-for-the-uninitiated Wed, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT A primer for those about to enter the classical mode of adventure gaming, wherein wit is prized above numbers and peril is ever-present. It sets forth the philosophical foundations of such play, emphasizing rulings over rules, disciplined procedure, genuine threat, and advancement measured not by power alone but by legacy and lasting mark upon the world. Intended to prepare the Player’s mind as much as their character sheet, it is an exhortation toward caution, ingenuity, and resolve. TTRPG Zines https://dan-paton.com/posts/conduct-of-adventure-framework https://dan-paton.com/posts/conduct-of-adventure-framework Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT In the pursuit of fortune, glory, and knowledge, adventuring is at once a marvel of imagination and a trial of discipline. This post outlines a structured framework for both Dungeon Master and players to guide the course of play with order and clarity. TTRPG Zines https://dan-paton.com/posts/why-write-when-none-will-read https://dan-paton.com/posts/why-write-when-none-will-read Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Writing is a tool for learning, exploration, and personal expression. This post reflects on the act of writing as a practice independent of audience, championing purpose over reception. Typist Revolution https://dan-paton.com/posts/manifesto-against-digital-decay https://dan-paton.com/posts/manifesto-against-digital-decay Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT A declaration against the creeping influence of addictive digital platforms. This post examines how social media and modern tools have eroded focus, liberty, and the simple pleasures of individual creativity. Typist Revolution https://dan-paton.com/ https://dan-paton.com/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Initial item for setting up RSS feed structure. Serves as a placeholder and test entry. Debug