• A D&D 5e or Pathfinder Wizard casting Thunderwave or Magic Missile while wielding a magical staff, he is striking an epic pose for Mike's Tavern

    Build Smarter. Roleplay Louder. Die Less.

    If yer D&D 5E character or NPC’s got the charm of wet bread and dies in every tavern brawl, sit down, lad. These scrolls’ll teach ya TTRPG character optimization and builds worth rememberin’. From Armor to Eldritch Blast, it ain’t just stats, it’s story too. Build smarter, and stop flirtin’ with the bloody barkeep!

  • Fantasy scene from Mike's Tavern with fighters and wizards fighting a dragon that breathes fire, amidst a fiery DnD 5e background.

    GM Wisdom: Hold the Table. Rule the Chaos.

    If yer campaign’s held together with duct tape and emotional damage, sit down, lad. GM Wisdom’s where I stash every trick, threat, and battle-tested fix I’ve learned from herdin’ party goblins through D&D 5E games.
    Boss fights? Covered. Plot holes? Patched. Table politics? Oh, we get there, laddie.
    Because it ain’t just about buildin’ dragons. It’s about keepin’ the rogue and the cleric from killin’ each other at lunch.

  • A traditional oil painting of a dwarf’s hands writing in a weathered logbook by candlelight, surrounded by scrolls and an inkpot. This scene from Mike’s Tavern evokes secrets, strategy, and hidden wisdom for DnD5e and Pathfinder2e players, perhaps e

    Rulebending for the Battle-Hardened

    If yer readin’ the rules but still usin’ ’em like a drunk swings an axe, sit down, lad. Mike’s Secret Logbook’s where I keep every dirty trick, hidden synergy, and rule-bendin’ battle tactic from years o’ D&D 5E and Pathfinder 2E mayhem.
    Ready Actions? Reactions? Opportunity Attacks? I’ve seen ’em all twisted into art — or disaster.
    Because it ain’t about knowin’ the rules. It’s about usin’ ’em like a weapon.

  • A DnD 5e or Pathfinder style tavern brawl at Mike's Tavern, they draw swords and other TTRPG weapons

    Tavern Etiquette: The Real Monsters Are at the Table

    There ain’t a spell strong enough to fix bad manners. Tavern Etiquette is where I keep the rules that actually matter—like “don’t talk over the GM,” “don’t flirt with every NPC,” and “don’t eat loudly into the mic like a bloody owlbear.”
    If yer playin’ D&D 5E or any TTRPG with other surface-dwellers, these scrolls’ll help ya not be the reason the group disbands before session three.

  • A beautiful elf looking at the weapons at the Tavern armory in Mike's Tavern, she is holding a golden legendary sword, with many DnD weapons in the background

    Tavern Armory: Loot Worth Dying For

    Some gear shines. Some explodes. Some whispers your secrets back to you while you sleep. Tavern Armory is where I stash the best and worst magic items, busted homebrew loot, cursed rings, and “balanced” D&D 5E weapons that got a GM excommunicated.
    If yer lookin’ for legendary swords, weird Armor 5E picks, or trinkets that shouldn’t exist but absolutely do, yer in the right pile, me laddie!

  • A DnD 5e and Pathfinder 2e workshop called the Tavern Toolshed at Mike's Tavern, perfect for creating homebrew worlds of TTRPGs

    Tavern Toolshed: Steal These World-Building Tools

    Need a monster that screams in Morse code? A town with a bakery cult? A dungeon room full o’ teeth and no explanation? Tavern Toolshed is where I dump the homebrew madness I’ve picked up over the years.
    Use it in D&D 5E, any TTRPG, or that weird one-shot yer running on three hours of sleep. These bits ain’t balanced. They’re flavorful, strange, and ready to break the mood in all the right ways.

  • A DnD 5E fighter in heavy armor and holding a martial weapon, a long sword, adventuring in a snowy forest on his way to Mike's Tavern

    Player Tips & Tricks: Play Better or Pack Yer Dice

    If yer still tryin’ to solo the boss, hog the spotlight, or loot mid-conversation, sit down before I glue yer character sheet to the table. Player Tips & Tricks is where I stash every lesson that’s been earned in blood, betrayal, and passive-aggressive sighs.
    Whether yer learnin’ how to survive a D&D 5E dungeon, fix a broken group, or just finally use a TTRPG feat right, these scrolls’ll save yer life. Or at least yer party’s patience.

What Is Mike’s Tavern?

Mike’s Tavern is where GMs fix busted arcs in D&D 5e, the paladin and the fighter can’t stop actin’ like milk drinkers, and even the D20s behave if ya glare hard enough. It’s scrolls, grit, and table-saving wisdom; served hot, with no sugar and no apologies!

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Book cover titled "Start Strong Your Session Zero Toolkit" featuring three people, two in armor and one in casual clothing, engaged in a tabletop game with colorful dice, smiling and laughing.
A painting of a fantasy battle scene with a woman in armor wielding a sword, fighting against a goblin-like creature, with a man with long hair and beard reaching out and a woman with red hair looking angry. The scene is intense with dramatic expressions.
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A group of seven DnD 5e or Pathfinder 2e paladins, fighters and other classes in fantasy armor gathered around a campfire in a forest clearing. Mountains are visible in the background of this TTRPG setting.

Where Action Economy Meets Ale-Staines

Mike’s Secret Logbook is where the real brains behind brawn live. Scrolls full of action economy tricks, feat synergy surprises, and creative ways to break the rules without breakin’ the game. Whether yer runnin’ a D&D 5e Paladin or a Pathfinder 2e sorcerer, these pages are scribbled with ways to turn basic mechanics into table legends. This ain’t theorycraftin’ in a vacuum, it’s build optimization served with grit, story, and a generous splash of the rule of cool.

Ready to Level Up Your Table?

Got a session tale, a mad idea, or just need to yell about your bard again? Don’t be shy! Drop Mike a message! The tavern door’s open, long as you knock like ya mean it!

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