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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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  • Encounter of the Week: Coral Colosseum
    May 6, 2019 by James Haeck

    Following their capture—or just an exploration gone wrong—the adventurers find themselves in a semi-aquatic colosseum made of brilliant coral. The only problem is, a sahuagin baron expects them to fight for their lives in a series of brutal encounters in order to win their freedom.

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  • Critical Role Spotlight: Episode 61
    May 3, 2019 by James Haeck

    Critical Role Spotlight is a series of DM and player tips based on the events of this week's episode of Critical Role! Learn from the glowing successes and hilarious mistakes of the Mighty Nein and their illustrious Dungeon Master. This week, we shine a spotlight on one of Matthew Mercer's DMing choices that could help you improve your D&D game.

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  • How to Play a Sahuagin like a Sea Devil
    May 1, 2019 by James Haeck

    Sahuagin are masters of sharks and the sea, and their frenzied attacks and powers of telepathy make them truly formidable foes. How do you build an encounter that makes full use of these fearsome foes?

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  • Heroes of the Vale Recap – Episode 13: The God You Don't
    Apr 30, 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: Spring Sickness
    Apr 29, 2019 by James Haeck

    A terrible flu is passing through the region, and the adventurers have caught it! How will they go on grand adventures while fighting off this debilitating sickness?

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  • Critical Role Spotlight: Episode 60
    Apr 26, 2019 by James Haeck

    Critical Role Spotlight is a series of DM and player tips based on the events of this week's episode of Critical Role! Learn from the glowing successes and hilarious mistakes of the Mighty Nein and their illustrious Dungeon Master. This week, we shine a spotlight on one of Matthew Mercer's DMing choices that could help you improve your D&D game.

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  • Roleplaying 101: Building a Backstory
    Apr 24, 2019 by James Haeck

    Previous installments of Roleplaying 101 have talked a lot about improvisation and going into games with low-prep characters, but what about the other side of the coin? How do you build a backstory that helps you play a character that’s fun for you and your entire group?

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  • Heroes of the Vale Recap – Episode 12: The Devil You Know
    Apr 23, 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: Sea Trolls in the Net
    Apr 22, 2019 by James Haeck

    Prepare for Saltmarsh with a tongue-in-cheek encounter about a sea troll fighting fishermen and getting tangled in their net. What’s the best way to solve this problem—a flame war?

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  • What Does Critical Role’s Record-Breaking $11 Million Kickstarter Mean for D&D?
    Apr 19, 2019 by James Haeck

    Critical Role's record-breaking Kickstarter campaign went on to raise over $11 million, funding a full 10-episode animated series. What does this mean for D&D?

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  • Critical Role Spotlight: Episode 59
    Apr 19, 2019 by James Haeck

    Critical Role Spotlight is a series of DM and player tips based on the events of this week's episode of Critical Role! Learn from the glowing successes and hilarious mistakes of the Mighty Nein and their illustrious Dungeon Master. This week, we shine a spotlight on one of Matthew Mercer's DMing choices that could help you improve your D&D game.

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  • How to Play a Troll like a Relentless Survivor
    Apr 17, 2019 by James Haeck

    Trolls are a uniquely D&D monster, insofar as it differs significantly from trolls of world folklore. Why do trolls regenerate? Why are they harmed by fire and acid? And more importantly, how do you make them terrifying for your players?

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  • Heroes of the Vale – Episode 11: Ancient Sacrifices
    Apr 16, 2019 by Lauren Urban

    Five lost heroes go on an intense journey though the planes, jumping one dire situation to the next in a desperate attempt to save the world and find their way home. Equal parts epic, tragic, awe-inspiring, and hilarious, watch veteran roleplayers bring their characters to life trying to survive while striving to be heroes!

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  • Encounter of the Week: April Showers and Foul Flowers
    Apr 15, 2019 by James Haeck

    Encounter of the Week brings you a brand-new D&D encounter every week! This week, an evil sorcerer has cast a spell upon the rain itself. This fell shower has transformed the beautiful flowers that grow upon a safe, grassy plain into a nightmarish killing field of carnivorous blooms!

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  • Critical Role Spotlight: Episode 58
    Apr 12, 2019 by James Haeck

    Critical Role Spotlight is a series of DM and player tips based on the events of this week's episode of Critical Role! Learn from the glowing successes and hilarious mistakes of the Mighty Nein and their illustrious Dungeon Master. This week, we shine a spotlight on one of Matthew Mercer's DMing choices that could help you improve your D&D game.

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  • Mechanical Thinking: Overextending
    Apr 10, 2019 by James Haeck

    Mechanical Thinking is a series that explores unofficial homebrew mechanics and houserules that you can add to your home D&D games. Today’s analysis is on overextending—a mechanic that could help turn a missed attack into a hit, for a cost.

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  • Heroes of the Vale Recap – Episode 10: Everything Ends
    Apr 9, 2019 by Lauren Urban

    Five lost heroes go on an intense journey though the planes, jumping one dire situation to the next in a desperate attempt to save the world and find their way home. Equal parts epic, tragic, awe-inspiring, and hilarious, watch veteran roleplayers bring their characters to life trying to survive while striving to be heroes!

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  • Encounter of the Week: Honeyfest Hagglers
    Apr 8, 2019 by James Haeck

    It’s springtime, and that means it’s time to celebrate! Festivals brimming with merchants selling sweet treats and rare antiques are popping up all across the land. If your adventurers want a good deal, they’re going to have to work for it.

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  • Critical Role Spotlight: Episode 57
    Apr 5, 2019 by James Haeck

    Critical Role Spotlight is a series of DM and player tips based on the events of this week's episode of Critical Role! Learn from the glowing successes and hilarious mistakes of the Mighty Nein and their illustrious Dungeon Master. This week, we shine a spotlight on one of Matthew Mercer's DMing choices that could help you improve your D&D game.

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