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  • You're not a bad DM.
    Dungeons & Dragons | Game Master Tips | Other TTRPGs | Player Tips

    “Am I a Bad DM?” No. You’re Amazing.

    July 20, 2025July 19, 2025

    If you’ve ever stepped into the role of Dungeon Master, whether for Dungeons & Dragons, Dungeon Crawl Classics, Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu, or any other tabletop roleplaying game, you’ve probably had that nagging thought: “Am I a bad DM?” Maybe you can’t remember all the rules, don’t know how every spell works, or can’t do those incredible character…

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  • Matt Mercer doesn't get D&D DM burnout
    Dungeons & Dragons | Game Master Tips | Other TTRPGs

    D&D DM Burnout: 9 Mistakes That Make DMing Stressful

    June 23, 2025June 7, 2025

    Between meticulously planning story arcs that never see the light of day, repeatedly consulting the rulebook mid-battle, and striving for impossible feats of Mercer-level narration, more than a few frazzled, burnt-out DMs have considered yeeting their DM screens out the window in sheer frustration. Before you go on a dice-chucking rampage, though, take a deep, calming breath….

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  • A D&D combat scene
    Dungeons & Dragons | Game Master Tips | Other TTRPGs | Player Tips

    How to Make D&D Combat Fun (and Memorable)

    June 16, 2025June 7, 2025

    Picture this: Our intrepid heroes stumble into the midst of a plundering horde of goblins. Blades clash, magic missiles explode, and certain doom seems but one failed saving throw away. Then, in a moment of sheer lunacy, Bree Greenbottle, the halfling rogue, pulls out a white flag and starts doing an interpretive dance. For a moment, the goblins…

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  • 2024 D&D vs. Pathfinder 2e
    Dungeons & Dragons | Other TTRPGs | Pathfinder

    D&D 5e vs. Pathfinder 2e: The Great RPG Showdown

    June 3, 2025June 7, 2025

    Today we’re exploring the epic D&D 5e vs. Pathfinder 2e debate – we’re comparing these two juggernauts of the tabletop roleplaying hobby, and you’ll want to stick around for the final verdict. Watch the video | Buy D&D books | Buy Pathfinder books | More Game Content Why We Love D&D 5e First up, let’s talk about why Dungeons…

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  • Dragonbane
    Dungeons & Dragons | Other TTRPGs

    4 Ways Dragonbane Beats D&D (+ 1 Way It Falls Short)

    April 12, 2025April 6, 2025

    Today we’re diving into an epic showdown between two legendary RPGs: Dungeons & Dragons 5e and the updated Swedish classic, Dragonbane. And yes, I know it’s not the only RPG with duck people, but still, ducks. What makes Dragonbane shine, and where does it fall short compared to Dungeons & Dragons 5e? Here are four…

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  • Fantasy Cave
    Other TTRPGs

    10 Fantasy RPGs With Cooler Mechanics than D&D

    April 6, 2025

    Dungeons & Dragons might be the most popular tabletop roleplaying game in the world, but it’s far from the only one worth your time. I love D&D, but there are so many incredible fantasy tabletop roleplaying games out there—some light and breezy, some gritty and dark, and a few that are downright revolutionary. Today, we’re…

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  • Female warrior
    Dungeons & Dragons | Game Master Tips | House Rules | Other TTRPGs

    Is Your D&D Campaign Stale? Spice It Up With Skill Challenges!

    December 9, 2024June 27, 2025

    The halfling rogue Bree Greenbottle and her companions race through Neverwinter Wood, pursued by an army of orcs. A javelin whistles past Bree’s ear. Needles, sharp as thorns, rain down from the monstrous vine blights flanking the orc horde. With a mischievous grin, Bree darts deeper into the forest, leading her pursuers on a merry…

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  • Dice
    Dungeons & Dragons | Game Master Tips | Other TTRPGs

    5 Tips for Playing D&D with Kids (Plus a Bonus Tip!)

    November 7, 2024October 14, 2024

    If you’re a parent who loves rolling dice and spinning yarns, chances are you’re itching to share that passion with your kids. But keeping the little ones engaged in a game that can sometimes feel like a marathon isn’t always easy. Fear not! I’ve got five tips (plus a bonus one) to help you turn…

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  • Tired of Strahd? Try These 10 Horror TTRPGs (Plus a Bonus Game!)
    Other TTRPGs | Reviews

    Tired of Strahd? Try These 10 Horror TTRPGs (Plus a Bonus Game!)

    October 31, 2024October 14, 2024

    Today is Halloween – the perfect time to dust off those spooky TTRPG campaigns. Buteven the Vampire Lord of Barovia needs a break sometimes. So, put away Curse of Strahd and get ready for 10 terrifying tabletop RPGs that’ll have your players sleeping with the lights on! Now, full disclosure: I haven’t played every single…

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    Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG: 7 Reasons Why It Stole My Heart!

    December 26, 2023January 31, 2024

    Today, we’re exploring the captivating world of Dungeon Crawl Classics, the game that has stolen my heart. Reason #7: Exceptional Artwork DCC RPG kicks off our list with its breathtaking artwork. Every page of the core rulebook and modules is a visual feast, channeling a heavy metal, retro sword and sorcery vibe. Bold linework, gritty…

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