5e Summoning Spells Suck in 5E If you're a Dungeon Master, you've probably experienced the effect that summoning spells have on combat. Spoiler: it's not a good one. We know they suck because the rules have tried to patch them at least twice. But has it worked?
5e Gotta Catch 'Em All: Magic Items I like to look to my favorite books, games, and shows to inspire my next creations in D&D. This is a powerful tool for a DM and an endless source of inspiration. When looking at Pokémon, the inspiration was obvious: magic items.
5e Featured Destiny's Point: An Adventure Setting Sourcebook Destiny’s Point is an adventuring town. The town and region surrounding it are filled with colorful NPCs, fantastic locations, and rich lore to inspire your games.
5e Terror in the Clock Tower Terror in the Clock Tower is a Dungeons & Dragons 5E adventure for characters of levels 1-2. The adventure is meant to be playable in 3-4 hours and takes place in and around a ruined clock tower. The adventure contains elements of urban fantasy, emphasizing exploration and problem-solving.
5e A New Approach to Adventure Design + Free Encounter & Maps There's no doubt that adventures written today are more "user-friendly" than in decades past. They're more accessible and employ better design practices. But I'll be honest, I can't read them.
osr Stuck Between Worlds | OSR vs. Modern D&D Modern vs. old school D&D and why you shouldn't pick just one.
prep Simple 5E Sub-Systems for DMs in a Hurry How do we embrace fun, new gaming opportunities in 5E without overly complex sub-systems? By asking three questions.
5e Dungeons, Dragons, & Downtime Downtime activities are a recurring theme in most D&D campaigns. Many 5E source books include rules for downtime activities. But how do you take those rules and run enjoyable downtime?
5e Flaws in Your D&D Game Flaws and failure provide unparalleled opportunities for memorable moments in D&D. In this article, we’ll focus on flaws.
5e Tools for Enhanced 5E Combat As a Dungeon Master, we strive for fun and exciting combat encounters. The mechanics of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition provide us with a nice toolset to help. But it isn’t perfect. Combat can drag, feeling like a chore.
