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Reading Time: 6 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: 5 minutes5E Monsters with Flying This resource is designed to help players and Dungeon Masters quickly find 5E monsters with flying speeds. There are as many reasons to need a list like this as there are reasons to play Dungeons & Dragons in the first place. … [continue reading]
Reading Time: 3 minutesA D&D 5e round is the basic unit of time used during combat. It represents about 6 seconds of in-game action, during which every creature involved in the fight gets a chance to act. Rounds are often misunderstood in 5e combat—not because the rule is … [continue reading]
Reading Time: 3 minutesTieflings have come a long way since their introduction to D&D in the Planescape setting. While you won’t find them in the Player’s Handbook for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition, they are nonetheless a playable race in 5E. Despite an infernal legacy, nothing says … [continue reading]
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen you state a painful truth like “in 5E, surprise rounds don’t exist,” you tend to draw a lot of attention to yourself. Some people will invoke Dudeism and say, “Yeah? Well, you know, that’s just like uh, your opinion, man.” Some—usually those who are … [continue reading]
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you’re looking to create a new character and your race selection is flexible, use this Stat Bonus Chart to help. Perhaps you’re just wanting to play to a stereotype of a brutish tank, a mouthy bard, or a sneaky rogue. If so, that’s great! … [continue reading]
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