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  • Matt Mercer and Charlie Sanders Consulted on 'Waterdeep: Dragon Heist'
    Aug 21, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    We spoke with Chris Perkins about Water Deep Dragon Heist and two of the consultants they worked with that helped them make this adventure unique.

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  • The Legend of Drizzt: Becoming the Face of the Forgotten Realms
    Aug 20, 2018 by James Haeck

    The latest Drizzt novel from R.A. Salvatore, Timeless, debuts on September 4th. This novel goes back to the famed dark elf’s Underdark roots, and we’re remembering the history and legacy of the much-imitated ranger in anticipation of its release.

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  • Critical Role Recap: Episode 31
    Aug 17, 2018 by James Haeck

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

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  • Let’s Make Maps: World Maps
    Aug 15, 2018 by James Haeck

    This new series tackles how to make maps for your D&D game, covering how to make maps on all scales, from campaign settings to dungeons to single encounter areas. This week, we tackle the large scale: how to make a map of your campaign setting.

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  • Taming dinosaurs, Running Taverns and Getting Healed with the Halflings of Eberron
    Aug 14, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

     In Eberron if you're looking to tame dinosaurs or you're looking for a fixer, halflings may just be for you.

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  • Spell Spotlight: Cloudkill
    Aug 13, 2018 by James Haeck

    Pale death creeps towards the characters. Learn how to use the powerful, situational spell cloudkill like a master by creating combo attacks with your fellow players—or by stacking the deck in your favor as a DM.

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  • Critical Role Recap: Episode 30
    Aug 10, 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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  • Maintaining the Legacy of Dungeons & Dragons
    Aug 9, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    Given the tremendous impact of D&D, there is a little bit of pressure when it comes to maintaining the legacy of D&D and also inviting new audiences to experience our favorite hobby. 

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  • Critical Role Recap: Episode 29, the Gen Con 2018 Live Show
    Aug 7, 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 Gold Dragon like a Righteous Defender
    Aug 6, 2018 by James Haeck

    Gold dragons are wise and powerful defenders of good, but when are your player characters ever going to fight one? Learn how to use this powerful creature in combat—and how to get it in combat in the first place!

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  • How Dungeons & Dragons Changed Gaming
    Aug 3, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

     The founders of D&D not only changed the game industry, they changed pop culture. I spoke with Mike Mearls and Jeremy Crawford about the impact of D&D.

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  • Gods & Faith in Eberron for Dungeons & Dragons
    Aug 2, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    Gods, devils, demons and celestials all have a different approach in the world of Eberron where faith matters most.

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  • The Elves of Eberron
    Jul 31, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    The elves of Eberron are defined by their long lives, but more than anything, what makes them unique is their inability to let the past die.

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  • Traveling with Style: Skill Challenges
    Jul 30, 2018 by James Haeck

    Skill challenges will elevate your game to the next level, and give your travel scenes the pop they deserve!

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  • Happy Founder’s Day: Gary Gygax, Dave Arneson, and the Birth of D&D
    Jul 27, 2018 by James Haeck

    Learn the story of imagination, drama, and tragedy at the heart of D&D's creation!

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  • Critical Role Recap: Episode 28
    Jul 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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  • Monk 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Mystical Combat
    Jul 25, 2018 by James Haeck

    Monks are one of D&D's most unusual classes. Learn how to play a monk with grace and style in this 101 guide!

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  • Welcome to Eberron! An Introduction to a Realm of Swashbuckling Fantasy
    Jul 23, 2018 by James Haeck

    The Eberron campaign setting is here! Learn the basics of the setting on D&D Beyond before you dive in.

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  • Critical Role Recap: Episode 27
    Jul 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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  • Deborah Ann Woll talks D&D, Acting and Storytelling
    Jul 20, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    We spoke with Deborah Ann Woll about her love of D&D, the characters she likes to play, the adventures she likes to run, as well as what makes D&D unique compared to film, TV, or even theater.

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  • How to Play a Ghoul like a Beast of Insatiable Hunger
    Jul 18, 2018 by James Haeck

    A ghoul hungers eternally. Its hunger does not make it foolish, and your ghouls ought to know how to kill characters efficiently and deliciously.

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  • Taliesin Jaffe on Mollymauk and Critical Role
    Jul 17, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    Todd Kenreck sits down with Taliesin Jaffe to talk about Mollymauk and moving wrapping up Percy's story.

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  • Exploring the Wilderness: Creating Dynamic Encounter Areas
    Jul 16, 2018 by James Haeck

    An encounter has begun—goblins have ambushed the party from the side of the forest road! Little do they know, this forest terrain holds more secrets than just goblins.

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  • Critical Role Recap: Episode 26
    Jul 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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  • Sacred Statues and Eidolons in Dungeons & Dragons
    Jul 13, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    There are a few very iconic monsters in the D&D multiverse, but the eidolon, and the Scared Statue, have the very unique place in the D&D multiverse.

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  • Exploring the Wilderness: Navigation and Player Agency
    Jul 11, 2018 by James Haeck

    Wilderness exploration isn't as bad as you think! There are plenty of tricks DMs can use to make exploring your campaign setting just as fun as you've always wanted it to be. 

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  • Sorrowsworn are the Shadowfell's most Despair-Twisted Creatures
    Jul 11, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    The Sorrowsworn are embodiments of extremely negative emotions, and they may have been created by either the Shadowfell, or by the Shadowfell influencing people in that plane of existence, and warping and twisting them. I talked to Adam Lee about what makes these creatures so disturbing.

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