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  • Unearthed Arcana: Playable Centaurs and Minotaurs
    May 22, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    Jeremy Crawford talks about the many hurdles in introducing minotaurs and centaurs as playable races.

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  • The Blood War: Too Big, Too Small, or Just Right?
    May 21, 2018 by James Haeck

    Demons have fought devils since the Multiverse was created, and they'll fight 'til long after it's destroyed. The Blood War is so massive, how can you possibly use it in your home game? 

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  • How to Play an Allip from 'Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes' like a Hungry Ghost
    May 18, 2018 by James Haeck

    Take a close look at a terrifying new creature from Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes, and learn how to use it to torment your players just like Matt Mercer did in Critical Role! 

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  • Critical Role Recap: Episode 19
    May 18, 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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  • New Trolls In 'Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes'
    May 17, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    Find out about the new and disgusting troll mutations available to Dungeon Masters in 'Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes.'

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  • Spell Spotlight: Forbiddance
    May 16, 2018 by James Haeck

    How I wrote a dungeon for the Adventurer's League that was broken with a single spell, and how one elegant solution saved it.

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  • Meet the Giff in 'Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes'
    May 15, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    Learn more about one of D&D's most unusual spacefaring races.

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  • Critical Role Recap: Episode 18
    May 11, 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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  • Designing D&D Subclasses with Jeremy Crawford Part 1
    May 11, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    We speak with Jeremy Crawford about storytelling and subclass design.

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  • How to Play an Oni like a Living Nightmare
    May 9, 2018 by James Haeck

    The dreadful oni is Mike Mearls' favorite monster, and it deserves a spot in your DMing toolkit. Learn how to play an oni like an expert, and how to use one to instill fear into the hearts of your players.

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  • 'Rrakkma' is an Adventure League Gith Adventure that Introduces 'Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes'
    May 8, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    Learn more about the Sha'sal Khou and the rest of the Gith in a new adventure by Chris Lindsay.

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  • Designing the Dungeon: Gauntlet vs. Labyrinth
    May 7, 2018 by James Haeck

    Should your dungeon be a straightforward slugfest, or a complex challenge of navigation and investigation? The answer may be more complicated than you think.

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  • Critical Role Episode 17
    May 4, 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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  • Designing Dungeons to Inspire Stories in Dungeons & Dragons
    May 3, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    Chris Perkins talks about designing dungeons to entice players and Dungeon Masters.

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  • Creating Unique Villains for your Dungeons & Dragons Adventures
    May 1, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    How to make your villains memorable for characters and even Dungeon Masters.

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  • Your Campaign Setting Needs Orcs
    Apr 30, 2018 by James Haeck

    Orcs in Dungeons & Dragons aren't just cannon fodder like they are in Lord of the Rings. Read this article to learn how you can use them as a compelling force of evil in your campaign. 

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  • Critical Role Episode 16
    Apr 27, 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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  • Exploring the "Why" of D&D Mythology in 'Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes'
    Apr 26, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    We talks to Mike Mearls about how the D&D team is approaching the lore of Dungeons & Dragons.

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  • Designing the Dungeon: Your First Dungeon!
    Apr 25, 2018 by James Haeck

    Overcome the challenges of creating your first dungeon with an easy framework based on five simple questions!

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  • Kate Welch on Why D&D is so Memorable
    Apr 24, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    We speak to the newest member of the Dungeons & Dragons crew about the popularity of the game and why it has such an impact on players.

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  • Critical Role Recap: Episode 15
    Apr 20, 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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  • Chris Perkins on Writing your own Adventures
    Apr 19, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    Chris Perkins talks about some of the most important elements to consider when writing your own adventures for a larger audience.

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  • Spell Spotlight: Healing Spirit
    Apr 18, 2018 by James Haeck

    Healing spirit is the most criticized new spell in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything. Let’s take a look at the spell—where it succeeds, where it fails, and how you can change it to fit your game.

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  • 'Dice, Camera, Action' Season Finale and Beyond
    Apr 17, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    "Dice, Camera, Action" is wrapping up their third season of the show, so we sat down with Chris Perkins to find out what is next for the Waffle Crew.

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  • Fighting Dirty: Cinematic Combat Stunts
    Apr 16, 2018 by James Haeck

    Use these special house rule underhanded combat stunts to gain the upper hand in battle. Because fighting fair is for paladins.

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  • Critical Role Recap: Episode 14
    Apr 13, 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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  • Running your own One-Shot D&D Adventures
    Apr 13, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    We spoke with Mike Mearls about how he designs one-shot adventures for Dungeons & Dragons.

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