Why Players Should Look Up Monster Stat Blocks in the Middle of Combat in DnD 5e
In D&D 5e, it is more fun for players not to know monster stat blocks. But sometimes the DM needs to be held accountable in case homebrewing goes too far.Ā
Easy NPC Combat Rules for Players Wanting to Command āWarbandsā in DND 5e
Think DND 5e Is Just a Fun Game? Yes, but It Can Be So Much Moreā¦
By Riley RathĀ Ā I can count on one hand how many DND sessions have NOT included an uproar of laughter.Ā Ā DND may have been for social outcasts in the 80's, but it has never been anti-social. It's a chance to get together with friends and do something other than watch a movie/sports or day drink (fresh pressed wheat grass, of course).Ā Ā DND is fun, social, and can be incredibly funny. And usually that is enough to get someone evenĀ remotely curious in giving it a try.Ā Ā But after a few sessions, a lot of new players say...
The New Standard d7
by Herman JacobsĀ Ā When I saw the black and white d7 from Gamescience for the first time, I was fascinated.Ā Finally, a proper d7. Of course, there were d7 spinners and d7 bar dice, but those weren't the real deal. And neither was the d14 with repeating numbers 1 through 7.Ā Ā ļ»æGamescience d7 Ā Gamescience's d7 was the first asymmetrical die I had come across. I wondered: could this die be fair? Obviously, the answer is that it cannot. One reason for that is, unlike with symmetrical dice, the surface on which an asymmetrical die is rolled has an...
Everything a First Time DND Player Needs to Have Fun Session 1
Solving D&D 5e Counterspell: Every Complaint and Good Fix
Lots of D&D 5e players debate the 3rd Level spell Counterspell. Many agree it is making our D&D games worse, but we disagree with what exactly the problems and solutions are. This post goes through all the criticisms players have with Counterspell and offers specific, helpful solutions to fix them.Ā