For as long as Dungeons and Dragons has existed, combat has been one of it’s core pillars. This makes quite a bit of sense when you remember that the D&D originates from wargaming. In the early days of D&D you basically had exploration and combat. The roleplaying and narrative side of the game was secondary.… Continue reading Dungeons and Dragons and Combat
In Dungeons and Dragons, the concept of rolling critical hits or critical failures in relation to skill checks is fairly debated. For some reference, in the fifth edition rulebooks, these are concepts only applied to attacks. That is, rolling a 20 on a 20-sided die is a “critical hit” automatically hitting, regardless of the enemy’s… Continue reading Critical Hits and Skill Checks
Several years ago I was watching a ridiculous, musical, and marvelous TV show known as Galavant. The titular character, Galavant, starts off as a washed up hero, deep in an alcohol induced stupor. In addition to finding the show very entertaining, I really liked the idea of a has-been hero going on a journey of… Continue reading Character Spotlight – Morsaw the Warsaw
Hello! Even though you haven’t asked, I thought I would share with you the House Rules for Dungeons and Dragons that I use at my table. These are rules that caught my fancy from podcasts, source books or random internet searches. Before each campaign I share a document with my players that details each of… Continue reading AyOhBe’s House Rules
Liches are an iconic monster. Commanding the voice of a lich in Dungeons and Dragons is to command a wealth of power, knowledge and experience. It’s easy to pass off a lich as simply another obstacle for the players to overcome, but that undersells the creature itself. Liches are dangerous. They are old, they’ve dedicated… Continue reading Monster Spotlight – Larak, the Lich
Playing a roleplaying game like Dungeons and Dragons for the first time can be extremely intimidating. First of all, there are all these books. Which ones do you need? Then in those books there are a ton of rules, races, classes, equipment, and monsters! Plus people who play these games have dice, trays, tokens, miniatures,… Continue reading D&D Tips for New Players
After consulting the wonderful folks of the internet, I’ve learned that people want free stuff. Specifically, people would like free Dungeons and Dragons accessories! So I’ve decided to do a Spring D&D giveaway! Here’s what’s included: Handmade resin dice set by Dew & Daisy Dice ($55 CAD Value) Custom sculpted rabbit monster miniatures (1 large… Continue reading Epic Fred’s Spring D&D Giveaway!
I really enjoy running holiday themed quests. They can be a nice way to inject a side quest into your adventure, or take a short break to run a short seasonal campaign. With Easter is just around the corner, I thought this would be a great time to share some ideas for an Easter themed… Continue reading Easter Themed Adventure Ideas (and a one shot)!
My experiences with roleplaying a character very different from myself. Four years ago Epic Fred told our group he wanted to start a new campaign. We eagerly hopped on board. We didn’t know if it would be a one shot or a continuous arc and to be honest I’m not sure Fred did either. The… Continue reading Character Spotlight – Bhulan
One of my favourite things about roleplaying games is the freedom they provide. Whether it is a video game or a tabletop roleplaying game, I love when players have the opportunity to do what they want within the game world. The reason for that love, is consequences. I enjoy seeing how the world/story is impacted… Continue reading Player Choice and Consequences
