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Review for Tal’Dorei Campaign Setting 28 Oct 2017

In this article, I review Matthew Mercer’s Tal’Dorei Campaign Settings, a full campaign guide made for the setting of the popular Critical Role series.

Author: Kody
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Speak with Dead

Zeska: An Introspection 21 Oct 2017

The Chronicles of Zeska, or simply Zeska for short, was a short lived campaign based on strategy and warfare, where the players commanded an army.

Author: Jeremiah
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Mass Suggestion

Tangible vs. Abstract: The Spectrum of Gods 14 Oct 2017

How gods interact with your players and your broader setting is a vital question. In this post, we explore the tangible-abstract spectrum of deities.

Author: Michael
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Mass Suggestion

Invoking Horror and Terror in Dungeons and Dragons 7 Oct 2017

Horror and Terror work hand in hand to frighten, but they are difficult emotions to envelop players in, as well as difficult to understand the differences.

Author: Jeremiah
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Zone of Truth

Review for Gods & Goddesses by Jetpack7 30 Sep 2017

In this article, I review Jetpack7’s Gods & Goddesses: 5th Edition Supplement, which incorporates 16 classic deities from our world’s mythology into D&D.

Author: Kody
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Meta Magic

Applying Physics to Creature Size 23 Sep 2017

D&D under appreciates size. Applying the physics lessons from a Kurzgesagt video, we explore what other mechanics can aid in making creature size more realistic

Author: Michael
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Meta Magic

Making Exhaustion a Roleplaying Tool 16 Sep 2017

Exhaustion is an infamous and often hated mechanic. However, with a few tweaks, it can be a wonderful tool to expand roleplaying and storytelling in your game.

Author: Bogey
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Find the Path

The Problem with Mandatory Feats 9 Sep 2017

This post looks to discuss the problem of mandatory feats: feats so powerful that players definitely feel like they need to take them over any other choice.

Author: Jeremiah
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Find the Path

How to Follow the Writing Style of D&D 2 Sep 2017

In this post, we discuss the importance of adhering to the Writing Style Guide of the official D&D Manuals and how you can apply the style to your content.

Author: Michael
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Meta Magic

The Crippling Issue of Lockdown Spells 26 Aug 2017

An analysis post where we analyze lockdown spells and its effect on the overall balance of combat, and why they’re not fun to use.

Author: Chris
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