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Weekly Roleplay Warm Up
A collection of questions to ask your players before session to help them get into character. I post one every Friday on Twitter! Continue reading Weekly Roleplay Warm Up
Tag: dungeons and dragons
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Sorcerous Origin: Thread of the Norns
A Norse-themed subclass for the D&D 5e’s sorcerer class. Shape destiny on the battlefield with a magical tapestry tied to the Norns! Continue reading Sorcerous Origin: Thread of the Norns
Can I Get a Redo?
DM, I’d like a redo, please! Giving second chances during social encounters centers the game on what matters most. Continue reading Can I Get a Redo?
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus – Session Zero Companion
A free Session 0 deliverable for your Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus campaign. This free player resource is made possible by the WOTC Fan Content Policy. Continue reading Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus – Session Zero Companion
Variant Rule: Quiet Casting
A variant rule for stealthily casting spells. Why should the rogue have all the fun? Continue reading Variant Rule: Quiet Casting
Getting Feedback from Your Players
Improve your sessions by soliciting feedback through regular check-ins, discussions, and surveys. Continue reading Getting Feedback from Your Players
Designing One-On-One Adventures
Anthony Joyce’s Top Three Lessons Learned from Designing “The Blood Hunter.” Continue reading Designing One-On-One Adventures
Avoiding a Heroes’ Feast: Healthy Snacking During D&D
My 2020 New Year’s resolutions include watching what I eat at the game table. Here are some quick tips for eating a little healthier during D&D. Continue reading Avoiding a Heroes’ Feast: Healthy Snacking During D&D
Mystra’s Musings: Making Stoneskin A Rock-Solid Spell
Thematically, stoneskin has always been a cool spell. Mechanically, however, I think it’s between a rock and a hard place in D&D 5th Edition. Let’s see what we can do about that. Continue reading Mystra’s Musings: Making Stoneskin A Rock-Solid Spell
Making Secret Connections Less Secret
DMs and writers love to work in NPCs with secret connections or allegiances. This post looks at some of the common pitfalls of this fantasy trope and how you can run secret connections to make for an epic reveal. Continue reading Making Secret Connections Less Secret
