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  • Alternatives to Fighting: Creative Win Conditions in D&D
    Jul 9, 2018 by James Haeck

    The secret to building good encounters is not forcing your players to chase down every last goblin and kill every last kobold. Using creative combat objectives will revitalize your encounters and dynamism to your games!

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  • The Gnomish Inventions Known as Clockworks in Dungeons & Dragons
    Jul 6, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    Clockworks are gnome creations, and gnomes are just endlessly inquisitive about things, and how things work, and the need to tinker and make stuff. And as gnomes sort of are exploring all the different avenues, they create these animal-like creations.

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  • D&D's Alien and Endearing Gray Render
    Jul 4, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes not only has monsters that are horrific and disturbing but they also have ones that are alien and even endearing.

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  • How to Play Hobgoblins like Perfect Soldiers
    Jul 2, 2018 by James Haeck

    Hobgoblins are not like orcish warriors, fighting as an uncivilized, brutish horde. Hobgoblins wear armor of steel and wield mass-produced swords. They are the product of a mighty war machine. Learn how to command an unstoppable army with this week's monster guide.

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  • The Character Sheet Revamp is Live Now!
    Jun 29, 2018 by Adam Bradford

    I'm happy to share that the major changes we have been talking about for months with the character sheet revamp are here!

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  • Critical Role Recap: Episode 25
    Jun 29, 2018 by James Haeck

    Catch up with the latest adventures of the Mighty Nein in our recap of last night's Critical Role episode!

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  • Behold, the Disgusting Flesh-Warping Sibriex
    Jun 29, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    The Sibriex is one of the most horrifying and disgusting monsters in the D&D multiverse.

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  • Designing the Dungeon: Terrain
    Jun 27, 2018 by James Haeck

    Terrain—the composition of the walls, floors, and ceiling—may seem like the least of your concerns when designing a dungeon, but the truth is that where you locate your dungeon and how your dungeon appears can totally change the way your players engage with your D&D game.

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  • Spell Spotlight: Conjure Animals
    Jun 25, 2018 by James Haeck

    Spells that summon other creatures can slow your perfectly paced game to a grinding halt if not used carefully. Learn how players can use conjure animals and similar spells effectively as a player, and how Dungeon Masters can adjudicate them like a pro.

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  • Critical Role Recap: Episode 24
    Jun 22, 2018 by James Haeck

    Catch up with the latest adventures of the Mighty Nein in our recap of last night's Critical Role episode!

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  • The Adventure Zone Releases its First-Ever Adventure!
    Jun 20, 2018 by James Haeck

    The Adventure Zone is more than just an uproariously funny D&D podcast. It's now a graphic novel with its very own D&D-compatible adventure, released for free through Dragon+!

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  • Critical Role Recap: Episode 23
    Jun 15, 2018 by James Haeck

    Catch up with the latest adventures of the Mighty Nein in our recap of last night's Critical Role episode!

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  • Rogues’ Gallery: The Xanathar
    Jun 14, 2018 by James Haeck

    The Xanathar is one of the four modular antagonists of Waterdeep: Dragon Heist. We've seen a lot of this famous beholder over the past few years, but where did this creature come from? Why has it become active in the underworld of Waterdeep once more?

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  • Dani Hartel on D&D Scrummy Cosplay
    Jun 13, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    We talk with Danny Hartel about her Scrummy cosplay and what it took to make it.

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  • Rogues' Gallery: Manshoon
    Jun 11, 2018 by James Haeck

    Manshoon is one of the four modular antagonists of Waterdeep: Dragon Heist. Why is one of the world's greatest dark wizards hiding in Waterdeep, and why is he seeking the vast sum of gold hidden within its walls?

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  • Critical Role Recap: Episode 22
    Jun 8, 2018 by James Haeck

    Catch up with the latest adventures of the Mighty Nein in our recap of last night's Critical Role episode!

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  • Critical Role's Sam Riegel on Nott and the D&D Beyond Jingle
    Jun 8, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    Emmy award-winning Sam Riegel talks with Todd Kenreck about creating his new character Nott The Brave and how the D&D Beyond jingle came about.

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  • Rogues' Gallery: The Cassalanters
    Jun 6, 2018 by James Haeck

    The Cassalanters are just one of the four modular antagonist factions in Waterdeep: Dragon Heist. Who are these newcomers to Forgotten Realms lore, and how can a pair of coddled nobles stand up to your characters and villains like the Xanathar Guild? 

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  • Rogues' Gallery: Jarlaxle
    Jun 5, 2018 by James Haeck

    Jarlaxle is one of the four modular antagonists of Waterdeep: Dragon Heist. Who is this roguish rapscallion? Where did he come from, and why is he after the vast sum of gold hidden within the City of Splendors?

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  • Welcome to Waterdeep! An Introduction to the City of Splendors
    Jun 3, 2018 by James Haeck

    Waterdeep awaits. Learn all about the City of Splendors and plan your campaign before the release of Waterdeep: Dragon Heist this fall!

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  • Critical Role Recap: Episode 21
    Jun 1, 2018 by James Haeck

    Catch up with the latest adventures of the Mighty Nein in our recap of last night's Critical Role episode!

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  • How to Play a Beholder like a Paranoid Mastermind
    May 31, 2018 by James Haeck

    Beholders are the ultimate megalomaniacs. Learn how to play a beholder like the legendary Xanathar and become the ultimate monster in the worlds of D&D.

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  • Star Spawn and The Elder Evils In 'Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes'
    May 28, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    Learn more about the Elder Evils and their servants known as the Star Spawn in 'Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes.'

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  • Critical Role Recap: Episode 20
    May 25, 2018 by James Haeck

    Catch up with the latest adventures of the Mighty Nein in our recap of last night's Critical Role episode!

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  • This War Machine Runs on Nightmare Fuel
    May 25, 2018 by Todd Kenreck
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  • Should Eladrin Be A Playable Race?
    May 23, 2018 by James Haeck

    Eladrin are an exciting race full of flavor and panache. But depending on what kind of campaign you're playing, you may want to ban your players from playing one. 

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  • Meet D&D's New Scariest Monster In 'Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes'
    May 22, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    The creepiest monster in 'Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes' came from one very imaginative kid.

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