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  • Heroes of the Vale – Chapter 2, Episode 3: Better Left Dead
    Jun 19, 2019 by Lauren Urban

    In a world on the brink of war, five friends reunite to try and fix what has gone wrong.

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  • What's the Best Part of Acquisitions Incorporated?
    Jun 18, 2019 by James Haeck

    What's the best part of the new Acquisitions Incorporated book? Well, it's...

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  • Encounter of the Week: Misty Marauders
    Jun 17, 2019 by James Haeck

    While on the road to Baldur’s Gate, the characters find themselves at the edge of the Misty Forest. Fog engulfs them, and sinister figures encircle them.

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  • Fighter 101: Champion
    Jun 14, 2019 by James Haeck

    In this week’s class 101, we build a fearsome fighter using the classic Champion archetype.

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  • Where Will You Base your Acquisitions Incorporated Franchise?
    Jun 12, 2019 by James Haeck

    The “C” Team of Acquisitions Incorporated is located in Red Larch—where will you base your Acq Inc. franchise headquarters when the book launches on June 18th?

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  • Heroes of the Vale – Chapter 2, Episode 2: Blood Relatives
    Jun 11, 2019 by Lauren Urban

    In a world on the brink of war, five friends reunite to try and fix what has gone wrong.

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  • Encounter of the Week: Danger in Daggerford
    Jun 10, 2019 by James Haeck

    The characters find their first friendly house on the road to Baldur’s Gate: the town of Daggerford. However, not all is as it seems, as an overzealous knight threatens to bring their peaceful night to a fiery end.

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  • Druid 101: Circle of the Land
    Jun 7, 2019 by James Haeck

    In this week’s class 101, we take a look at what it takes to build an iconic druid, using the classic Circle of the Land.

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  • Spell Spotlight: Grease
    Jun 5, 2019 by James Haeck

    Learn about D&D’s slipperiest spell, and how to use it as a player or adjudicate it as a Dungeon Master.

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  • Heroes of the Vale – Chapter 2, Episode 1: The Ways of War
    Jun 4, 2019 by Lauren Urban

    In a world on the brink of war, five friends reunite to try and fix what has gone wrong.

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  • Encounter of the Week: Devil in the Details
    Jun 3, 2019 by James Haeck

    On the road to Baldur’s Gate, the characters are given the opportunity to make a bargain with an imp in exchange for a safer journey. This little devil wants to make a name for itself when it returns to the Nine Hells, and wants to offer the travelers a deal they can’t refuse…

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  • Cleric 101: Life Domain
    May 31, 2019 by James Haeck

    In this week’s class 101, we take a look at what it takes to build an iconic healer, using the classic Life domain.

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  • Mechanical Thinking: Exhaustion as Damage
    May 29, 2019 by James Haeck

    In this installment of Mechanical Thinking, we examine how to reimagine exhaustion as a core D&D mechanic, rather than as an oft-unused condition.

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  • Heroes of the Vale Recap – Episode 17: Justice
    May 28, 2019 by Lauren Urban

    Five heroes far from home struggle to survive and save their world from an impending doom!

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  • Bard 101: College of Lore
    May 24, 2019 by James Haeck

    In this week’s class 101, we examine how to build the classic jack-of-all-trades, a dilettante bard who dabbles in spells, folk tales, and esoteric knowledge: the renowned College of Lore!

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  • Stephen Colbert Plays D&D with Matthew Mercer
    May 23, 2019 by James Haeck

    Late Night host Stephen Colbert appeared on a special 1-on-1 mini-episode of Critical Role with Mathew Mercer as his DM. The twist? Fans could donate to charity to influence the adventure!

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  • Welcome to Baldur’s Gate! An Introduction to the Sword Coast’s Darkest City
    May 23, 2019 by James Haeck

    Baldur’s Gate is one of the two main settings of Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus, the next D&D storyline. What should you know about this mighty city before your adventures there begin?

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  • Heroes of the Vale – Recap Episode 16: The Descent
    May 22, 2019 by Lauren Urban

    Five heroes far from home struggle to survive and save their world from an impending doom!

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  • Encounter of the Week: The Road to Baldur’s Gate
    May 20, 2019 by James Haeck

    The road from Waterdeep to Baldur’s Gate is long and winding. Follow as we travel down the Sword Coast over the next few months in preparation for the release of Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus.

     

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  • Live from the Descent: Who is Zariel?
    May 19, 2019 by James Haeck

    Who is Zariel, ruler of Avernus? Learn more about this fallen angel before the release of Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus.

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  • Live from The Descent: Welcome to Avernus!
    May 18, 2019 by James Haeck

    D&D is traveling to the first layer of the Nine Hells in its latest adventure. Here’s what you can expect in the blasted wasteland of Avernus.

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  • Live from The Descent: D&D’s Next Story Unveiled!
    May 17, 2019 by James Haeck

    Angels, devils, and demons clash in this explosive return to the sinister city of Baldur’s Gate—and the Nine Hells themselves! Click here to learn more about this brand-new storyline, and more major announcements from the Descent!

     

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  • Heroes of the Vale Recap – Episode 15: Portal To Hell
    May 15, 2019 by Lauren Urban

    Five heroes far from home struggle to survive and save their world from an impending doom!

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  • Encounter of the Week: Mystery of the Myconid Mausoleum
    May 13, 2019 by James Haeck

    The dead walk in this salty, sinister adventure. A mausoleum exposed to the marshy atmosphere has been taken over by fungal spores, proving that there are things worse than death. 

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  • Barbarian 101: Path of the Berserker
    May 10, 2019 by James Haeck

    Destroy your foes with unrelenting fury! Learn the ways of the berserker in the latest installment of Class 101.

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  • Spell Spotlight: Wish
    May 8, 2019 by James Haeck

    What's the history of D&D’s most miraculous spell, and how can it affect your game?

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  • Heroes of the Vale Recap – Episode 14: Destroyer of Worlds
    May 7, 2019 by Lauren Urban

    Five heroes far from home struggle to survive and save their world from an impending doom!

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