Mystic Odysseys of Theros released digitally this week, providing a whole new world of deities, monsters, history, and more for us to explore. However, I'm admittedly old-school and waiting for the physical release on July 21 before I sink my teeth into the official content. That doesn't mean I'm sitting idly by. I've been thinking … Continue reading Magic Items and Blessings for Your 5e Theros Campaigns
As much as I love Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition, I admit I sometimes stare longingly at my 3.5e materials and reminisce on the zany character concepts I built using the plethora of skill choices and feats available in that system. Then I recall how absolutely insane it was to keep track of the 20 … Continue reading Break the PC Monotony in D&D 5e with 3 Easy Tips
In the past week or so, a rather startling groundswell has started to form, one which I thought we were years away from seeing: a call for Dungeons&Dragons Sixth Edition. Some people believe the replacement of Mike Mearls as Executive Producer for the D&D team was a sign Wizards of the Coast is shifting away … Continue reading Why We Really Don’t Need D&D 6th Edition…Yet
Hello, there! Instead of my usual posts where I focus on TTRPG mechanics and how to run/improve them, I wanted to shift focus for a moment and discuss the art of storytelling in general. Whether you're playing a tabletop game, writing your breakout novel, or just trying to impress your friends at the next outing, … Continue reading Enhance Your Narrative with Character-Focused Storytelling
Exploring their latest long-abandoned castle, an adventuring group comes upon a sturdy metal door. After giving the door a few good pulls, they determine it's locked. Kazumi, a life-long burglar and the group's resident Rogue, approaches to remedy the situation. After succeeding an Investigation check, she determines the lock, while older than modern design, uses … Continue reading Failing Forward is Great, and Why You Need to Use it In Your Future Games
For our anniversary this year, my wife gifted me the Keeper's Rulebook for Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition. While being the best gift possible, it reminded me of how many times I see the phrase "Dungeons&Dragons is all my friends and I will play," floating around forums. Though I love D&D and the many adventures … Continue reading 3 Ways Playing a Different TTRPG Improves Your D&D Game
At long last, we're returning to the Dungeons&Dragons Fifth Edition class tutorials! As promised in the Fighter tutorial, this next iteration focuses on the second most 5e popular class: the Rogue. This tutorial is meant to give you a good idea of what to expect from the class, determine if any of the Archetypes speak … Continue reading 5e Class Tutorial: Welcome to the Rogue
Before getting into the post, I want to clarify this is not sponsored by Roll20. Due to the COVID-19 self-imposed quarantines sending all in-person TTRPG sessions in limbo, many GMs are trying to the take their games, if only temporarily, virtual. Unfortunately, many of these GMs are hitting the same wall: where to even begin … Continue reading 5 Things You Need Before Moving Your Campaign to Roll20
You're probably familiar with the Boots of Elvenkind (for good reason), but one magic item I rarely hear about is Elven Chain. Unlike it's footwear and cloak brethren, Elven Chain has no bearing on your sneaking abilities; it's a chain shirt geared more for our friendly neighborhood spellslingers. A standard chain shirt is a Medium … Continue reading Magic Item Deep Dive: Elven Chain
In case you haven't heard yet, Wizards of the Coast announced a new(ish) setting for Dungeons&Dragons fifth edition: Theros! Theros is a Magic: The Gathering setting inspired by the deities, heroes, and legends of ancient Greece, Sparta, and Rome. In fact, we're getting a new Paladin subclass, Oath of Glory, all about aspiring to become … Continue reading 3 Ancient-Greece Inspired Adventures for Your D&D Theros Campaign
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