Mechanics Discussion
Mounted Combat in D&D 5e
Depending on the Dungeons and Dragons campaign you’re playing, you may not use the mounted combat rules very frequently. I mean, who would bring their faithful […]
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Using Fronts from PBtA to Create Evil Organizations in D&D 5e
I’ve made it no secret that I love Apocalypse World and Powered by the Apocalypse (PBtA) games as a whole. They’re excellent rules-lite systems that […]
Monster Monday
D&D Monster Monday: Battleforce Angel
You feel a sharp pain in your back as the battleforce angel runs you through with their longsword. The stolen artifact clatters down the alleyway. You […]
Mechanics Discussion
Underwater Combat in D&D 5e
While individual combat encounters in D&D 5e are dynamic and ever-changing, the rules that govern these encounters thankfully don’t change much. One of the few scenarios […]
Homebrew
D&D 5e Homebrew: Dagger of the Demon Lord
A demon lord typically has no use for such a puny weapon. However, this Demon Lord’s dagger was far from an ordinary piece of steel. […]
Mechanics Discussion
How to Use the Help Action in D&D 5e
The Help action in D&D 5e is one of the most dynamic actions any character can use. In fact, it should be the default action […]
Dungeons and Dragons
What is Character Optimization in D&D 5e?
Last week I wrote an article about min-maxing and how it’s not nearly as damning of a playstyle as many make it out to be. […]
Monster Monday
D&D Monster Monday: Frost Giant Everlasting One
A chorus of roars echoes throughout the valley. Your blood turns to ice as you stand there petrified. Soon after, an audible crash and crunch […]
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How to Play D&D 5e with a Min-Maxer
Being frustrated with the group’s min-maxer is a D&D cliché that I’d put up there with not being able to find a time/group to play […]
Dungeons and Dragons
Creating a Short Adventure for D&D 5e
One-shots are an excellent choice for a small pick up game of D&D 5e. A short adventure is a subset of one-shots that last one […]