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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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    • 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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