Chromatic Roses

Ya'll ever been in a sticky situation and just wished you could gain a lil perspective to help you out? Perhaps a level headed voice of reason, to make things make sense? Or even better, a couple of Midwest women, who specifically have an interest in the spicy tea that was being served at your last TTRPG table? Well, whaddaya frikin' know. This week in the Rosegarden, Soren and Caitie are...

Our gardeners have been having a summer FULL of projects, so like any good adventure it is time to take a short rest. That's right, Rosebuds, it's time for another round of Vibes 'n' Thrives! Join Caitie and Soren this week while they catch us up on what they have been Vibin' with while working through their hectic schedules, and what Thrives have been aiding to push them through! ----------------...

It's time for another edition of Character Alchemy! This week, Soren and Caitie sit down to take a closer look at one of their favorite characters: CLAIRE ELIZABETH BEAUCHAMP... well, depending on where you are at in the books. Anyway, Listen in while our favorite gardeners discuss what it might take (on paper and in your big beautiful brain) to play a character inspired by Claire in your own D&am...

We(royally) have all had dreams of building a fort, escaping to a secret club house, defending a stronghold, or maybe even protecting others within the walls of our magical castle. Well, we can't exactly tell you how to make those dreams a reality.... But we can tell you how to play it out with your friends in DnD!! This week in the Rose Garden, Caitie and Soren are reading through the 2024 Du...

I know we are all big fans of our lovely gardeners here in the Rosegarden, but have you ever wondered who the Gardeners are big fans of? Well, Rosebuds, wonder no more! This week, Soren and Caitie are sharing just that in this short n sweet episode, highlighting some of their favorite ladies that are featured at ttrpg (liveplay) tables~ along with a bonus shoutout to some other creators at the end...

Hey rosebuds! It is time for another round of Ask the Roses, where our favorite gardeners answer some of your burning questions! This week in the Rosegarden, Caitie and Soren are answering what you ROSEBUDS have been asking! So tune on in to hear what they have to say, and be sure to keep an eye on our socials~ so that YOU too can have a chance of getting your own question answered, in a future ed...

You know, Rosebuds, we don't ONLY play ttrpg's around here. Every once in a while, we also like to play some board games, video games, tic-tac-toe, etc. So this week, that is exactly what we're going to be talking about! Join Soren and Caitie as they talk about their favorite titles to kick back(or lock in) and play- whenever they have downtime! From board games and deck builders, to s...

This week in the Rose Garden, we’re further exploring the 5 Player Archetypes! If you have resonated with one of our Archetypes and thought “well that’s great and all, but is there a class that would suit my playstyle, then? Hunh??? ANSWER ME!!!” Then THIS episode (and perhaps a walk outside) is for YOU! Join Caitie and Soren as they discuss what classes make the most sense for each of our 5 Arche...

Well well well, it’s that time again, rosebuds. We’re taking a bit of a short rest here to check in with the gardeners, Soren and Caitie! Come see what all they have been vibing with, and/or what has allowed them to thrive over the last few weeks! ------------------------ Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove ------------------------ Todays Topics and Links: https://www.philosophizethis.org https://www.y...

In this episode, our favorite Gardeners take a trip to the Emerald City—not to bring Elphaba and Glinda back to your D&D table directly, but to use a little Alchemy to understand just what it is about them that is so... Popular. What can the misunderstood, magically gifted outsider teach us about creating compelling spellcasters? How can the bubbly, ambitious socialite inform a fresh take on y...

Awwww man, the Gardeners are back at it again- getting into the WEEDS of r/DnDAITA! Join us this week as Soren and Caitie get back into the thick of it: reading over some recent posts in the subreddit and handing out some judgements on who is or isn't the AO! So come grab a seat and listen in, as they parse through some wild situations! (and also spend some time reminding everyone how important pr...

Well Rosebuds, it's that time of the bi-weekly-rotation again. Y'all have questions, and the Gardeners have answers! Join Caitie and Soren as they answer some recently submitted questions from the community! If you have a question about gameplay, mechanics, roleplay or anything else D&D(or any other TTRPG) related, send it on in! Either reach out on one of our socials or email the Gard...

This week in the Rose Garden, things are getting serious. No, not like "promise rings"-serious, like "my baby just took their first steps"-serious! Cuz we're talkin' D&D AESTHETICS. Join Soren and Caitie as they work through their process of how to brainstorm, create, and describe TTRPG character aesthetics! Listen in or watch along as they create four unique and intriguing individuals from no...

Have you ever sat down at a D&D session zero and thought, "this time, I'm playing a spell caster", only to immediately fold on that idea as soon as you looked over a spell list? Well, it's more common than you may think. "Spell Stress"* affects millions** of would-be casters every year. If only there were easier ways to break it all down and keep your spells straigh...

Hey Rosebuds! This week we're back in the Rose Garden with Soren and Caitie as they go over their HOT(not really) takes on different types of character sheets and their uses! So come on in and grab seat while they navigate through this sheet load of options. I'll see myself out. ------------------------ Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove ------------------------ Follow us on Insta ⁠⁠⁠@Chromati...

This week in the Rose Garden we're checking in on everyone's favorite website - Reddit! Join Caitie and Soren as they read through D&D AITA posts and dish out their hot takes.* *Not all takes may actually be hot and may be more of a neutral lukewarm? But still a "take" none the less. If you have an d&d related question/or horror story and want some advice, drop them in th...

You know when you're trying to leave a social engagement but your parental unit keeps talking to someone at the party, dragging their feet, and you want to tell them to hurry the heck up? Now just imagine that parent is also an elf,(who isn't related to you) is so powerful that they could level your workplace with a flick of their wrist, and is sometimes emotionally inept. (that may not take much...

It is that time once again in the Garden to check in on our two favorite(and only) Gardeners to find out what they have been up to when not in front of the camera! Commonly known fact: They do exist outside of the frame you see them in. Little known maybe-fact: The 'J' in "TJ" stands for "Jelilah". This week it's time for Vibes and Thrives, for a fifth time! So grab a warm cup of something cozy an...

From the outside looking in, you're likely to have LOTS of questions about Dungeons and Dragons. Like, how do you even play? Why so many dice? Who do I talk to in order to get an invite? Who decides what the story is about? Can I eat the dice? What if I don't like my character? Do the dice taste good? What if my tummy hurts(not from eating dice)? Well, if you've wondered any amount of these surfac...

Last we saw Sorcatia, she was going full-send into a bed fit for royalty, ready to rest up after her long day of travel. Now, fully rested and ready to attack the next day, she is greeted by a new friend to continue her adventure with!! This week in the Rose Garden, Caitie and Soren return to co-pilot Sorcatia as TJ plays as everyone and everything else(aka the DM)! Join us as we explore the next...

After a long day of errands, mimics, and social anxiety- there is nothing like a long, lavish rest from the road. And it's even sweeter when it's free! This week in the Garden, Soren and Caitie are back to co-pilot Sorcatia in their D&D live play! TJ returns to DM as our favorite gardeners guide their character through a lavish tavern, as Sorcatia and Zendo take a much deserved rest and reprie...

Roleplaying in a TTRPG is obviously super important, 'cuz it's right there in the name (the RP part). But in order to do that effectively, you need to have a good foundation. A place to summon those traits and motivations from, in order to really put the oomph into your character moments. That place? It's a little town called "Backstory". This week in the Rose Garden, join Caitie and Soren as they...

This week in the Rose garden, join Soren and Caitie as they take a tour through the Rose's Roleplay Reference Guide- a free resource that they made for YOU! This guide is a worksheet that can aid a player in really narrowing the scope of their character's attributes and hone in on the specifics of how they want to act and feel to play. So join your favorite gardeners this week for a demonstration...

A wise man once said to "Know thy enemy", but like, the DM usually has that covered. So how about we consider what our allies are like instead? Whether you're a seasoned guild member or budding adventurer, understanding how the personalities above the table shape the game happening on it is key to crafting a great experience. This week in the Rose garden, join Caitie and Soren as they explore five...

As the leaves fall and the temperature travels alongside them, here in the Garden we like to take some time to reflect on the important questions. For instance: how many pumpkin-flavored things are too many? What is the most efficient way to layer for 50 degree mornings to 80 degree afternoons? And perhaps most importantly; if you want to play as an extremely spooky and mysterious lil deviant in a...