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
D&D, D&D 5E, RPG Systems, Things To Ponder Guides, World Building & Game Mastering
How to Defend Your Lair 
Live to Tell the Tale 
MOAR! Monsters Know What They’re Doing
Things To Ponder, Things To Ponder Guides, World Building & Game Mastering
So You Want To Be A Game Master 
The Monsters Know What They’re Doing 
The Ultimate RPG Guide Boxed Set Inspiration
A Guide to Moon Magic Kit 
A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural (DK A History of)
Things To Ponder, Things To Ponder Inspiration
A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult 
Alchemy and Mysticism 
Animal Magic 
Astrology 
Beren And Lúthien 
Crystal Magic 
Crystal Magic Journal 
Death and the Afterlife 
Everything I Need to Know I Learned from RPGs
Things To Ponder, Things To Ponder Inspiration, World Building & Game Mastering
Fairy Magic 
Ghost Stories 
Goddess Magic 
Goddess Magic Journal 
Herbal Magic 
Herbal Magic Journal 
Heroes’ Feast: The Deck of Many Morsels 
Horror Stories 
House Magic 
Illustrated World of Tolkien: The Second Age 
Knot Magic 
Love Spells 
Magic and Witchcraft – An Illustrated History History
Dungeons & Dragons – the Making of Original D&D: 1970-1977
D&D, RPG Systems, Things To Ponder, Things To Ponder History
Dungeons and Dragons Art and Arcana 
Dungeons and Dragons: The Legend of Drizzt Visual Dictionary
D&D, RPG Systems, Things To Ponder, Things To Ponder History, World Building & Game Mastering
Fifty Years of Dungeons & Dragons 
Game Wizards 
Lore & Legends 
Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground 
Playing at the World, 2E, Volume 1 
Playing at the World, 2E, Volume 2
D&D, History, RPG Systems, Things To Ponder, Things To Ponder History
Slaying the Dragon 
The Egyptian Book of the Dead 
The Elusive Shift