Dungeons and Dragons
Scaling Ability Checks in D&D 5e Are Not Fun
In my research for my post earlier this week on how different systems handle skill checks, I found that a number of DMs like to […]
Month: November 2018
Tabletop RPGs
Skill Checks: The Good, The Bad, and The D&D 5e
D&D 5e is hands-down my favorite tabletop RPG. I’m big into combat and dungeon delving and those are arguably two of the focuses of D&D […]
Character Builds
Character Build: College of Glamour Bard a.k.a. Jack Black
College of Glamour Bard: Become Jack Black A Very Special 100th Post (Un)fortunately, the reception of our last Jack Black Character Build was well-received. In fact, […]
Monster Monday
D&D Monster Monday: Yuan-Ti Broodguard
You wake up restrained by tough, hempen rope. A crowd full of snake-like yuan-ti look on as a priestess uncorks a vial of green liquid. […]
Dungeons and Dragons
Implementing Explosives and Guns in D&D 5e
Explosives and guns in D&D 5e are where many groups draw a line in the sand. Traditionally speaking, it sort of makes sense since most […]
Campaign Planning
Dealing with Dungeon Master Burnout
I’d wager that Dungeon Master burnout is one of the top 3 reasons for a D&D campaign dying off. It can be a lot of […]
Dungeons and Dragons
How to Create an Amazing D&D Character Backstory
It’s difficult to create an amazing D&D character backstory. I’d wager that most of us that play D&D and other RPGs aren’t professional writers or […]
Monster Monday
D&D Monster Monday: Nightwalker
The towering shadowy figure points a single finger at you. You quiver in fear as you feel your very soul being ripped out of your […]
Mechanics Discussion
What is Surprise in D&D 5e?
Stealthy characters revolve around getting the drop on their enemies and eliminating a threat before they have a chance to retaliate. In D&D 5e, surprise […]