“Am I a Bad DM?” No. You’re Amazing.
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…
Better D&D Combat With This Hidden Mechanic
Sometimes, a Dungeons & Dragons combat encounter can feel more like a math problem than an epic battle. You’re rolling dice, tallying damage, and waiting for your wizard to cast another fireball. It’s a classic problem that can make D&D combat feel a bit boring, even when the stakes are supposedly life or death. But what if…
D&D Creator TSR Made COMIC BOOKS?
The history of TSR, the original makers of Dungeons & Dragons is fascinating, and – quite often – head-scratching. But one of the most baffling decisions they ever made was entering the comic book world. Watch the Video | Buy TTRPG Books and Accessories | More Game Content You might not know this, but back in the late 80s, TSR licensed a bunch…
How to Paint Dungeon Terrain for an Ancient, Grimy Look
I’m going to show you how I paint dungeon terrain, bringing it to life with an awesome, old-school feel. This painting technique is perfect for giving it that classic, grimy, ancient vibe. Whether you’re working on dungeon tiles, 3D printed dungeon walls, or just about any piece of tabletop terrain that needs to look like it’s been…
D&D DM Burnout: 9 Mistakes That Make DMing Stressful
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….
How to Make D&D Combat Fun (and Memorable)
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…
Toxic D&D Players: The DM’s Guide to Handling Them
Feeling like your latest game session went awry thanks to toxic D&D player? Whether it’s a “holier than thou” Paladin disrupting gameplay or a chaotic “klepto” rogue inciting PvP, those players can make you feel like you rolled a critical fail on your Animal Handling check. If you play your cards right, you can tame the toxic D&D players, and turn your ragtag…
D&D 5e vs. Pathfinder 2e: The Great RPG Showdown
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…
4 Ways Dragonbane Beats D&D (+ 1 Way It Falls Short)
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…
10 Fantasy RPGs With Cooler Mechanics than D&D
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…