Venture into ‘Things to Ponder’, a curated collection of additional resources designed to enrich your role-playing game experiences. This page isn’t about specific RPG systems or resource books, but rather about enhancing your understanding, skill, and enjoyment of RPGs in broader, more nuanced ways.
Here, you’ll discover a diverse array of materials, each offering unique insights or inspiration. From thoughtful essays discussing the philosophy and art of role-playing, to in-depth guides for crafting compelling character backstories and building immersive worlds. You’ll also find gameplay guides to elevate your strategies, along with books chronicling the fascinating history of RPGs.
But it doesn’t stop there. This space also hosts a selection of novels that capture the essence of role-playing, bringing to life the adventures, mysteries, and characters that make these games so captivating.
In ‘Things to Ponder’, the aim is to go beyond the rulebooks and delve into the heart of role-playing. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, looking to improve your gaming skills, or simply curious about the wider world of RPGs, this page is designed to stoke your imagination and deepen your appreciation of the game.
So, take a moment, explore, and let these resources inspire your next adventure.
Please ensure you read this Resource Disclaimer.
Guide Books
Dungeons & Dragons How Not To Get Eaten by Owlbears
Hardcover
D&D, D&D 5E, RPG Systems, Things To Ponder Guides, World Building & Game Mastering
So You Want To Be A Game Master
Softcover
Things To Ponder Guides, World Building & Game Mastering
How to Defend Your Lair
Hardcover
Things To Ponder, Things To Ponder Guides, World Building & Game Mastering
MOAR! Monsters Know What They’re Doing
Hardcover
Things To Ponder, Things To Ponder Guides, World Building & Game Mastering
The Ultimate RPG Guide Boxed Set
Boxed Set, Softcover
Things To Ponder, Things To Ponder Guides, World Building & Game Mastering
Live to Tell the Tale 
The Monsters Know What They’re Doing Inspiration
Heroes’ Feast: The Deck of Many Morsels
Boxed Set
D&D, D&D 5E, RPG Systems, Things To Ponder, Things To Ponder Inspiration
A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural (DK A History of)
Hardcover
Things To Ponder, Things To Ponder Inspiration
The Egyptian Book of the Dead
Hardcover
Things To Ponder, Things To Ponder History, Things To Ponder Inspiration
Horror Stories 
Ghost Stories 
Everything I Need to Know I Learned from RPGs
Softcover
Things To Ponder, Things To Ponder Inspiration, World Building & Game Mastering
Tarot Magic 
Illustrated World of Tolkien: The Second Age
Hardcover
Things To Ponder, Things To Ponder Inspiration
The Book Of Astrology 
Runes 
Wicca Magic 
Animal Magic 
The Kitchen Witch Handbook 
Goddess Magic Journal 
Runes Illustrated: How to Read Them 
The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Astrology Magick
Hardcover
Things To Ponder, Things To Ponder Inspiration
The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Tarot Magick
Hardcover
Things To Ponder, Things To Ponder Inspiration
The Witch’s Complete Guide to Crystals 
Crystal Magic Journal 
The Silmarillion 
The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Earth Magick
Hardcover
Things To Ponder, Things To Ponder Inspiration
The Fall of Númenor 
Magic and Witchcraft – An Illustrated History 
The Book of Tarot History
Dungeons & Dragons – the Making of Original D&D: 1970-1977
Hardcover
D&D, RPG Systems, Things To Ponder, Things To Ponder History
Fifty Years of Dungeons & Dragons
Softcover
D&D, RPG Systems, Things To Ponder, Things To Ponder History
The Egyptian Book of the Dead
Hardcover
Things To Ponder, Things To Ponder History, Things To Ponder Inspiration
Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground 
Lore & Legends 
Slaying the Dragon 
Game Wizards 
Dungeons and Dragons Art and Arcana