Heroism vs Realism
Call of Cthulhu and Dungeons & Dragons: the two systems could not be more different!
The Character Funnel
Is this the best D&D intro for newbies? It was KantCon 2014 I had not played D&D since 3rd edition, and the 5th edition Starter Set had jus...
One D&D Druid Declawed
I feel that the Druid has been declawed a bit, but some testing is required to see how much of a nerf these changes truly are...
Ability Scores Explained Simply
If you need a quick reference for what each ability score governs on your character sheet, this article has you covered.
One D&D Changes the Paladin
Wizards of the Coast has released a new Dungeons and Dragons playtest of the Paladin class! Find out more...
Dragons Done Right!
If your players' reaction to seeing a dragon isn’t “abject terror”, watch season 2 of The Legend of Vox Machina!
Everything You Need to Know About Multiclassing
Multiclassing is the process by which a single character takes levels in multiple classes rather than staying with their initial choice for the entire campaign!
Take Cover! The Best Mechanic You're Not Using
Cover is probably the most surefire trick to making sure that you and your party come out of an encounter alive, though it's often forgotten about or tossed by the wayside. We need to get a better understanding of this mechanic so we can make it work for us!
12 Things You Need To Be A Dungeon Master
Running your first game of D&D requires a little preparation. Whether you’re running it online or in person, there are certain things you’re going to need to make the game a success!
Making Your World Memorable!
When I run Dungeons & Dragons, I typically play in my own homebrew setting that I have built over the past decade. I prefer to tell stories in ...
Monsters Mastered: Drow
For everything good in D&D, there is a dark reflection. For the gods, there are archfiends. For every angel, there is a devil. For dwarves and humans there are duergar and hobgoblins. And for the graceful, magical, elegant elves? Well, we have the insidious, demonic, sadistic drow....
4 Fighter Ideas You Can Steal
Often criticized for being “one-note” or ordinary, Fighters come in a variety of different flavors and can have rich, developed character concepts and backstories. To inspire your next 5e dnd Fighter, here are some elevator pitches for Fighters you could use or modify for PCs or NPCs in your next D&D game!