Zero Level D&D
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Starting D&D at Zero: Your Guide to the Meat Grinder

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…

underwater d&d monsters
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The 10 Most Terrifying Underwater D&D Monsters

When you’re exploring the vast and mysterious oceans of Dungeons & Dragons, you’re bound to encounter some truly monstrous inhabitants. From the slithering to the colossal, these underwater D&D monsters can turn a simple voyage into a desperate fight for survival. We’re diving deep to count down the ten most terrifying creatures that lurk beneath the waves….

You're not a bad DM.
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“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…

d20 and D&D book
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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…

Matt Mercer doesn't get D&D DM burnout
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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….

A D&D combat scene
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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…

protect yourself from toxic D&D players
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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…

2024 D&D vs. Pathfinder 2e
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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…

Dragonbane
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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…