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A Beginner’s Guide to Dry Brushing Tabletop Terrain
Dry brushing is an often maligned technique in the tabletop crafting hobby, but when it’s done right, it can enhance your tabletop terrain and really bring your D&D, Pathfinder, or other TTRPG sessions to life. (Plus, your party will be super impressed by the finished look of this incredibly easy technique!) What is Dry Brushing?…
The TRUTH About Hasbro Selling D&D (That Speed Daily/PanDaily Article
Is Hasbro selling DnD? On January 31, 2024 an article began making its way across the web that stated Hasbro was in talks to sell the Dungeons & Dragons intellectual property to Chinese firm Tencent, a 30% stakeholder in Larian Studios, who designed the acclaimed D&D video game Baldur’s Gate III. The denizens of YouTube…
How to Run Session Zero On Even The Busiest Schedule
Between the kids’ soccer practices, work meetings running late, and weekly date nights, it can feel impossible for busy adults like us to actually commit to regular D&D nights. But I’ve got some session zero tips that will help you align those crazy schedules and still start strong. You don’t need an exhaustive questionnaire covering…
Breaking D&D Won’t Break the Party: Min/Maxing
Min/maxing is all about building the most optimized and powerful character by maximizing attributes and abilities while minimizing weaknesses. If you’re a min/maxer, or if you’re just optimization-curious, this is a safe space. I’m going to give you some tips, and we’re going to walk through a couple broken builds. And if you’re a DM…
Essential DM Tips: When Your D&D Villain’s Plan Goes Awry
You’ve crafted a cunning BBEG with a grand plan to unlock a mystical door for your D&D campaign. The blueprint seems flawless, until your players throw a curveball by pilfering the key. Suddenly, the BBEG’s masterstroke unravels, leaving you at a crossroads. I’m going to show you how you can transform this unexpected twist into…
12 Dungeons & Dragons House Rules You Need to Try NOW
I have scoured the internet to find the Dungeons & Dragons house rules that bring the fun. These 12 are my favorites, but stick around to the end, and I’ll tell you how you can download a free list of more than 50 new house rules you can add to your game. House Rule 1:…
Setting the Scene: The Importance of Immersive Storytelling in TTRPGs
Welcome, fellow storytellers, to the heart of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), where the magic of immersive storytelling unfolds. In the realm of TTRPGs, the power to transport players to fantastical worlds, elicit emotions, and create unforgettable experiences lies in the hands of the Dungeon Master or Game Master (GM). Today, let’s dive into the art…
Building Your First Campaign: A Step-by-Step Guide for Game Masters
Embarking on the journey of becoming a Game Master (GM) is akin to stepping into the shoes of a master storyteller, weaving tales of heroism, danger, and intrigue. If you’ve felt the creative itch to guide your friends through epic adventures in the world of tabletop role-playing games (RPGs), then this guide is your key…
Tabletop 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started with TTRPGs
Welcome, adventurer! If you’ve ever found yourself enchanted by fantastical tales of epic quests, daring heroes, and mythical creatures, then you’re in for a treat. Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) offer an immersive and collaborative storytelling experience that transports players to worlds where the only limit is their imagination. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll embark on…