How DMs can make the Most of Patron-Driven Dungeons & Dragons Campaigns
Make the most of D&D’s patron rules, creating a more interesting and engaging campaign where players are united by common goals.
Dragon Talk: Give Your D&D Campaigns Purpose with Group Patrons
Want an awesome D&D campaign? Make the most of 5E’s rules for a Group Patron – an organization or entity that oversees the party, often acting as employer, financier, or mentor.
The Real Competition for D&D and Wizards of the Coast
Who does WotC actually compete with? And who actually competes with WotC? Let’s look at WotC’s fastest-selling RPG in 2017 for an answer. It’s not 5E!
Why No RPG Company Truly Competes with Wizards of the Coast
Think D&D has RPG competitors? Let’s find out why that isn’t true.
Holiday Shopping Guide for the D&D Fan
What to get the new or established D&D fan? This holiday shopping guide provides plenty of options!
GameHole Con Streams
Catch the D&D and Aliens livestreams I played in at the amazing GameHole Con!
Solving the Problem of Heroes Leaving Their Home Behind
Leaving home can lessen the emotional ties heroes have, and undermine their motivations. Let’s explore alternate approaches to correct this!
Why Do Heroes Leave Their Home Base Behind?
Why do heroes leave their home base behind, and what are the consequences of this design?
D&D Celebration News and Puzzles
A quick look at the big news from D&D Celebration, and a walkthrough of the event’s cool puzzles!
For an Epic Hero, What is the DC to Pick a Lock?
A level 20 hero finds a treasure chest in a D&D 5E game. What should the DC be to pick a lock? Let’s review two approaches and how to make them shine.
These Adventures Teach Us How to Offer Players Choices
Adventures that offer real choices? Let’s take a look at some from… get ready for this… 4E.
How to Grow Old in Tabletop RPGs
An article on aging in the RPG industry. How to do it well, in a world of constant change.
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