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  • How to Be a Dungeon Master
    Feb 22, 2023 by Riley Silverman

    For the first time, you're in the Dungeon Master's seat. Not sure where to start? We're here to help with tips, videos, and other resources!

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  • Take a Big Bite of Heroes' Feast
    Dec 23, 2022 by Riley Silverman

    While you may not feel like going on a dangerous adventure after a nice, big meal, the benefits of heroes' feast could be worth it!

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  • Shape Water: Get Your Feet Wet With This Versatile Cantrip
    Dec 14, 2022 by Riley Silverman

    Let's dive into another spell spotlight! Today we're wading into an elemental favorite for druids and arcane casters alike.

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  • Silvery Barbs: Snatch a Victory From the Jaws of Your Enemies' Defeat
    Nov 7, 2022 by Riley Silverman

    In a tough situation? No time for Bardic Inspiration? Give yourself an advantage while distracting your enemies with silvery barbs!

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  • Monster Mash: Combine These Monsters to Horrify Your Players!
    Oct 20, 2022 by Riley Silverman

    What's worse than a gelatinous cube? A gelatinous cube with tentacles that pulls characters into itself. Click here to see how we'd upgrade your favorite D&D monsters!

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  • Glyph of Warding: Leave a Deadly Surprise for Your Enemies
    Oct 4, 2022 by Riley Silverman

    Glyph of warding is the ultimate contingency spell for players that always have a plan at the ready. Start your prepping today with the help of this guide!

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  • Detect Thoughts: Invade the Minds of Your Foes With This Versatile Spell
    Sep 23, 2022 by Riley Silverman

    Penny for your thoughts? If you've ever wondered what people are thinking about you, this tell-all telepathic spell can help you find out!

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  • Modify Memory: Rewrite History With This Charming Spell
    Sep 14, 2022 by Riley Silverman

    At the crossroads of horror and roleplay is modify memory, a spell so powerful it can change the course of history—or at least change someone's recollection of it. Let's dive into how this spells works and why we love it.

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  • How to Mashup D&D Sourcebooks for Versatile Storytelling
    May 26, 2022 by Riley Silverman

    Mashing together published adventures can provide the versatility of homebrew, along with the time-saving benefits of a prewritten campaign. Learn more here!

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  • Dead Tired! How Exhaustion Works in Dungeons & Dragons
    Apr 5, 2022 by Riley Silverman

    Hit points aren't the only way to track how healthy a character is. Exhaustion is a tool Dungeon Masters can use to represent the pains that befall characters. Here's a look at how exhaustion works.

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  • Spell Spotlight: Find Familiar
    Apr 1, 2022 by Riley Silverman

    Find familiar is an iconic D&D spell. But why? Here's a look at how the spell works, why we love it, and how you can access it!

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  • What's Your Dungeon Master Style?
    Mar 24, 2022 by Riley Silverman

    From the Rules Sage to the Beer Holder, these are the common types of Dungeon Masters out there. Which one are you?

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  • How to Bring Valentine's Day to Your D&D Campaign
    Feb 7, 2022 by Riley Silverman

    Valentine's Day is a time to show appreciation to your loved ones with gifts and festivities. Bring the joy of the holiday to your Dungeons & Dragons game with these quick tips!

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  • Make Your D&D Magic Stand Out with Personalized Spells
    Mar 15, 2021 by Riley Silverman

    As useful as spellcasting is as a problem-solving tool within a campaign, it can also be an extremely effective way of weaving your character’s personality into the narrative in an explosive and exciting way...

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  • How to Adapt Marvel's WandaVision for D&D
    Feb 19, 2021 by Riley Silverman

    When a piece of media rockets to the epic status that a show like WandaVision has, you can almost hear the collective sound of Dungeon Masters around the world clapping their hands together as they begin to scheme... Here are some tips for how you can make a WandaVision style “Hex” work for your table. 

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