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The Exploration Pillar (Ranger Week)

Exploration is a difficult concept to really capture in D&D, which makes it hard for many modules to focus on it. Here are some helpful tools and tips that helped me a great deal.

Daily Monster #59: Nilbog

By Syleen Borngray 3 weeks ago

Welcome to Ranger Week! For today’s Daily Monster we will take a look at Nilbogs, they might not be the most powerful archers, =but at a CR 1 they’re a great pick!

Table manners: Expectations and Communication

By Charlie Corvin 3 weeks ago

It’s time to play D&D! You want to join a group, any group will do you just want to play! But what if the game you joined isn’t what you wanted? Today we talk about expectations and the importance of communication at the table

Daily Monster #58: Assassin

By Syleen Borngray 3 weeks ago

Can we just make a truce to never again make edgy characters? If my image search for this article clued me into anything it’s definitely the fact that there’s enough assassin rogues out there.

Daily Monster #57: Redcap

By Syleen Borngray 4 weeks ago

I don’t know about you guys, but when I first heard of Dungeons and Dragons I definitely pictured the garden variety. Although today’s monster definitely looks the part, I reckon you this is not the kind of creature you want to keep out on your lawn.

Daily Monster #56: Demogorgon

By Syleen Borngray 4 weeks ago

Today we’re talking about one of the most iconic monsters in Dungeons and Dragons. Not only that, but with the recent interest in this particular creature after Stranger things, I think it’s safe to say that at least a few newbies have found the hobby through it. Without further ado, let us discuss…

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4 MORE Official Alternate Rules to Consider

By Syleen Borngray 1 month ago

A couple of weeks ago we discussed 5 very interesting rules that you could add to your campaign. Today we take a look at another 4 official rules worth exploring.