Dungeons & Dragons campaigns often start with epic heroes, but what if you began with humble peasants facing terrifying odds? That’s the essence of the zero level D&D funnel, a thrilling and unpredictable way to kick off your 5th Edition adventures. This unique approach, inspired by Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC), turns character creation into an exhilarating gauntlet…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
If you’re a Dungeon Master, chances are you’re making one of these common mistakes that’s totally massacring your D&D night. Don’t worry, though – we’ve all been there. GMing takes practice, and nobody’s perfect (just ask my players!). But avoiding these pitfalls can really help your sessions feel more immersive and enjoyable for everyone at…
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…
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…