11 Steps to Plan Story Arcs in D&D 5e 

11 Steps to Plan Story Arcs in D&D 5e 

 Greetings, fellow Dungeon Masters! Embark on an epic journey to crafting captivating story arcs in D&D 5e with this comprehensive…

A Thorough Guide to D&D Classes

A Thorough Guide to D&D Classes

There I was, standing at the precipice of an ancient and sprawling city, clad in plate armor, feeling the hum…

What’s Different About D&D 5e

What’s Different About D&D 5e

Hey there fellow adventurers! If you’re a seasoned Dungeons & Dragons player, or just starting out on your first campaign,…

Souping-Up Creatures in D&D 5e

Souping-Up Creatures in D&D 5e

A common, reoccurring theme or mechanic in RPGs is that as your character(s) level up and progress through the story,…

D&D Monster Monday: Giant Spider

D&D Monster Monday: Giant Spider

You’re awoken by the thunderous stomping of dozens of giant spiders skittering across the forest floor. Before you can draw…

D&D Monster Monday: Owlbear

D&D Monster Monday: Owlbear

You’re awoken by an eardrum-piercing screech. The bushes by your campsite rustle as a behemoth of a monstrosity barrels out…

Incorporating Alts in a D&D 5e Campaign

Incorporating Alts in a D&D 5e Campaign

One facility that I didn’t mention in my previous Adventurer’s Guild design article was the bedroom. It’s a unique facility in that…

D&D Monster Monday: Balor

D&D Monster Monday: Balor

Victory nears as your forces begin pushing back the demonic invaders into the portal from whence they came. Suddenly, an…

What’s in an Adventurer’s Guild?

What’s in an Adventurer’s Guild?

It’s been a few months since I began drafting my adventurer’s guild idea. Suffice to say, I’ve already finished it. Well finished is a…

D&D Monster Monday: Hill Giant

D&D Monster Monday: Hill Giant

The ground shakes as you ascend the hill. The harsh sunlight ceases to roast your skin for a mere moment….

D&D Mario Monday: Whomp

D&D Mario Monday: Whomp

Last weekend was my buddy’s bachelor party weekend. Each of us pitched in for the festivities in a different way….

D&D Monster Monday: Dragon Turtle

D&D Monster Monday: Dragon Turtle

The crew erupts into song as you crack open a bottle of mead in celebration of a successful high-seas heist….

Curse of Strahd, a Retrospective

Curse of Strahd, a Retrospective

We finished our Curse of Strahd game last week two weeks ago after about ~9 months of weekly sessions. After needing to skip the…

D&D Monster Monday: Efreeti

D&D Monster Monday: Efreeti

A wall of flames appears before you as you sprint toward the exit. Aghast, you look behind you to see…

Let’s Talk About Adventurer’s Guilds

Let’s Talk About Adventurer’s Guilds

My Curse of Strahd campaign is winding down and while I’m enjoying wrapping it up and bringing Strahd’s plans and preparations to…

D&D Monster Monday: Flameskull

D&D Monster Monday: Flameskull

You gasp as you turn the corner and see a chuckling, flaming, disembodied skull staring at you. You go to…

D&D Monster Monday: Wyvern

D&D Monster Monday: Wyvern

An audible crunch erupts from the twigs beneath your boots. The once sleeping wyvern jolts awake, emitting an eardrum-shattering roar…

D&D Monster Monday: Barbed Devil

D&D Monster Monday: Barbed Devil

Two barbed devils stand at attention next to the escape route. A wave of anxiety, then relief washes over you…