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Reading Time: 5 minutesIn the first season of Stranger Things, the kids huddle around a table, dice scattered across graph paper maps, as they face down “the Demogorgon.” In official D&D lore, Demogorgon is the Prince of Demons, but for the kids, it became the stand-in name for their terrifying … [continue reading]
Reading Time: 4 minutes Willow Comes to D&D 5E: A Party of Unlikely Heroes (and Villains) The 1988 film Willow is a gem in the fantasy genre as far as I’m concerned, brimming with unforgettable characters and adventurous magic. With its reluctant heroes, villainous queens, clever rogues, and … [continue reading]
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you’re introducing Vaesen RPG by Free League Publishing to new players—especially those unfamiliar with tabletop roleplaying games—the last thing you want to do is hand them a 227-page rulebook and hope for the best. When I prepped our Session 0 for Vaesen, I knew … [continue reading]
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat is a Tiefling in D&D 5E? What do you get when you mix infernal bloodlines, blazing eyes, and a past steeped in prejudice and power? You get a tiefling—a mysterious and misunderstood playable race in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Tieflings offer rich roleplaying … [continue reading]
Reading Time: 3 minutesLooking for dread-fueled inspiration for your next D&D session? These Ravenloft-compatible adventure hooks are tailor-made to pull your players into a world of mist, monsters, and moral rot. Whether you’re running a one-shot in Barovia or your party just got Mist-napped from Faerun, the Domains … [continue reading]
Reading Time: 3 minutesLearn D&D by Playing It: A Kid-Friendly, Beginner-Wise Adventure That Builds Your Character as You Go Learning to play Dungeons & Dragons shouldn’t feel like a homework assignment. For new players—especially kids—the idea of flipping through a 320-page rulebook before rolling any dice can be … [continue reading]
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn Dinosaur Princesses by Hamish and Dana Cameron, players play as literal dinosaur princesses (regardless of gender). Unlike many role-playing games, all you need to play is a 47-page rulebook, a fistful of 6-sided dice, and a first-grade education. For players ages 6 and up, … [continue reading]
Reading Time: < 1 minute5E Monsters with Flying This resource is designed to help players and dungeon masters quickly find 5E monsters with flying speeds. The reasons one might need such a resource are as varied as the reasons one might play Dungeons & Dragons in the first place. … [continue reading]
Reading Time: 9 minutesFor a book that was written around 2,500 years ago, The Art of War gets a lot of mileage. Most authors would kill for staying power like that even though Stephen King lamented hearing from fans that The Stand was probably his best work. What … [continue reading]
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