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How to DM Like an Artist Part 1: The Scribble Method

April 25, 2015

Over the past few months I've posted a few how-tos, but none of these series of helpful hints has been as close to my heart as this one. As a self-described "Full time-time DM, part-time illustrator", I spend m... Read More...

Unique Campaign Ideas Part 2

Kennstan

April 8, 2015

Lets face it: rolling green hills, goblin infested caves, and looming frozen mountains are staples for most D&D RPGs. If you're getting tired of these old classic settings, though, we're here to explore som... Read More...

D&D 5e Custom Magic Items | Shards of Fun

Andy

March 10, 2015

This batch of magic items was inspired by both my current D&D game and the Stormlight Archives series. Most of the items are interesting accessories that should fit a diverse range of classes. The only exce... Read More...

Exploration in RPGs

Kennstan

January 20, 2015

In almost every great work of mythic fantasy, it's the journey -not the destination- that makes the tale worth telling. Yet, in a pen and paper RPG, these moments of trail-blazing are often overshadowed by a co... Read More...

SLAY RIDE: A holiday themed D&D campaign

Kennstan

December 10, 2014

If among shopping, traveling, and decorating, you somehow found time to DM a single game of Dungeons & Dragons in December, let us inspire you with a holiday themed campaign idea! You'll probably want to... Read More...

Prepare an RPG Session in Four Steps

Andy

December 9, 2014

Freedom -or the illusion of freedom- is a very important aspect to players. You don’t want your players to feel like their adventures are railroaded or that their actions don't matter. There are many ways to n... Read More...

Demonic Encounters | Custom D&D 5e Magic Items and Monsters Cover

D&D 5e Homebrew Magic Items and Monster | Demonic Encounters

Andy

November 4, 2014

Recently, I introduced a demon story arc into my group’s campaign. My heroes were only level 3, though, and the demon creature types in the Monster Manual didn't fit the encounter I envisioned in my head. So, I... Read More...

Use Google to Buff Your RPGs

Andy

October 19, 2014

It's well known that Google is much more than just a search engine, but did you know that many of Google’s products are perfect for giving your RPG life a buff? In this article, I’ll go through some of the ways... Read More...

Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books That Inspire

Andy

October 5, 2014

Whether you’re a DM or a player, inspiration for interesting characters and stories is important. Sometimes it can be tough to find new ideas for your campaign, and you might hit a creativity block. Usually in ... Read More...

Unique Campaign Ideas

Brian

October 1, 2014

Are you feeling stuck in the campaign setting you're running, or just looking for a new type of campaign? If you've played as many pen & paper sessions as I have, you already know that this can become an al... Read More...