Mechanics Discussion
Going Toe-to-Toe with the Monk’s Stunning Strike Feature
DMDavid started a discussion on Stunning Strike last week. There was a lot of great discussion about the ability as well as how a DM can […]
Mechanics Discussion
Mechanics Discussion
Creature Size in D&D 5e – Size Matters!
When we’re creating or using a creature in D&D 5e we’re generally not thinking much about a creature’s size besides how we’ll describe the creature […]
Mechanics Discussion
The Basics of Ranged Combat in D&D 5e
A while ago I told an outright lie. I said that dual wielding was the coolest style of combat. Maybe that’s not a lie, but […]
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A Look Into the Recharge Mechanic in D&D 5e
I’ve been using a lot of elemental myrmidons in my homebrew campaign lately. They’re quite a lot of fun. They can dish-out a truckload of […]
Mechanics Discussion
Common Saving Throw Abilities – What Are They and Why Should You Care?
If you’ve spent any time on online forums, Reddit, blogs, or hell, even here, you’ve probably heard something about Constitution, Dexterity, and Wisdom being important ability […]
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Why Aren’t There More Bonus Action Cantrips?
This topic came to me as I was making my space cleric for a Hyperlanes campaign the other day. It’s essentially a 5e adaptation for Sci-Fi. […]
Mechanics Discussion
Examining the Weapon Properties in D&D 5e
What’s the difference between a shortsword and a longsword? Well, a lot actually, and it’s not just the flavor of the two weapons that separates […]
Mechanics Discussion
The Basics of Dual Wielding in D&D 5e
Dual wielding two one-handed weapons is, I swear, one of the most frequently-used fighting styles in D&D 5e. And why wouldn’t it be? Slashing two […]
Mechanics Discussion
Taking a Look at Line of Sight in D&D 5e
As you get more comfortable as a DM you tend to experiment a lot more. Your combat encounters are no longer just flat 20×20 squares […]
Mechanics Discussion
Movement in D&D 5e – Maneuver Your Way to Victory!
Movement speed in D&D is a mechanic that I feel a lot of us take for granted. In fact, whenever I see it mentioned I […]