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?
organization How I Prepare for D&D with Obsidian When it's time to plan my next Dungeons & Dragons session, I fire up Obsidian. But then what? Here's a behind-the-screen look at how I prepare D&D using Obsidian and the steps from SlyFlourish's Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master.
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.
game mastering It's Clear That... Do you ever have Dungeons & Dragons players that don't get it? You've laid out all the clues and answers but the players can't seem to pick them up? Luckily, there's an easy fix.
game mastering 3 Tips for Becoming a Professional Game Master Over the last decade, I've run hundreds of games of D&D. Recently, I dabbled in professional game mastering (paid to GM). Here are three tips to help you become a professional GM.
game mastering 3 Things I Learned as a Professional Game Master I've run hundreds of games of D&D. In the last year, I dabbled in a few games as a professional game master (paid to GM). Here are three things I learned.
campaign Satisfying Player Character Endings When I finish a long-running D&D campaign, I always ensure the last session includes three key things for each character.
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.
