Mechanics Discussion
Dodge, Dash, and Disengage in D&D 5e
Positioning is a huge factor in your character’s success in combat. More so than any amount of character optimization or min-maxing could account for. The […]
Monster Monday
D&D Monster Monday: Phoenix
A screech from above echoes throughout the volcanic valley as you desperately try to flee for cover. An enormous elemental with the appearance of a […]
Character Builds
Character Build: Great Weapon Battle Master Fighter
The Great Weapon Battle Master Fighter Goals of This Build Indomitable Bruiser First and foremost we’re going to be a semi-tanky front-line character. We’ll be […]
News and Reviews
RPG System Review: The Simple RPG
The Simple RPG by Orbital Star Games is a simplified take on the fantasy RPG genre. All you need to play it is 1d6 and […]
Tabletop RPGs
What is Metagaming and How Do You Avoid It?
Metagaming is a common phenomenon that occurs in a lot of tabletop RPGs (TTRPGs) such as Dungeons and Dragons. Simply put, metagaming is when you as […]
Monster Monday
D&D Monster Monday: Redcap
The small, gnome-like creature lifts its hat out of the pool of blood. Out of curiosity, you take a step closer to the creature. In […]
Dungeons and Dragons
How To Use Roll20’s Charactermancer Level Up
I’ve gone over how to use the Charactermancer in a previous article. Since its inception, my players and I have used it frequently for our […]
Dungeons and Dragons
How to Determine Your Secondary Ability Score
Your character’s secondary ability score is extremely important. It’s your second most useful stat, and in many instances is used almost as much as your […]
Dungeons and Dragons
What Happens After a TPK in D&D 5e
I hate it when a total party kill (TPK) happens. A TPK is exactly what it sounds like. The entire party is killed with no […]
Monster Monday
D&D Monster Monday: Gargoyle
You arrive just outside the entrance of the dungeon after a long and weary trek. You go to push open the iron doors, but as […]