If you're looking to raise the stakes in your campaign, throwing an apocalypse or two at your players is bound to up the tension at your table!
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Ever thought about introducing your party of 1st-level adventurers to the campaign's Big Bad? What about a monster that can't be killed by traditional means? Here are the benefits of doing so, and how to do it without wiping the party.
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Dragons are as much creatures of magic as they are fearsome predators. So, what happens when such a powerful creature dies? Click here to find out!
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When starting a new adventure, it's a good idea to get on the same page as your party. Here's how to run a session zero for the upcoming Dragonlance adventure!
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This Halloween, keep your players on the edge of their seats with this collection of tips for creating tension, invoking fear, and more!
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Are you a first-time Dungeon Master looking to run Dragons of Stormwreck Isle? If so, we've got some pointers to help make your adventure a blast!
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When your breath weapon can't do the trick, kill your party with laughter! Here are some tips on making the most fearsome creatures in D&D a bit more lighthearted.
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Players want their characters to have a heroic end. But when the dice roll poorly, death can come suddenly. Here are tips for making death satisfying and when resurrection may be more impactful.
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Not every adventure needs to be bursting at the seams with magic to tell a compelling tale! Check out these tips for creating a more grounded low magic D&D setting.
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Whether you want to run a zany, shenanigan-filled adventure or a deadly, grindy dungeon crawl, one-shots are the perfect option for your game night!
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Have your social encounters been feeling a bit flat? In this article, we take a look at some mechanics to spice up social encounters!
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The mystery behind the 12 missing civilizations of the Radiant Citadel continues to confound scholars to this day. Learn how to create your own lost civilization and use it in your game!
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A glowing rune, a creaky board, a rattling crate. Whether you're describing a dusty basement or an abandoned temple, it's important to give the characters something to interact with. Follow these tips for creating encounters that lead to player action.
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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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Countless stories have already been told about space, the next frontier for D&D. Here is some inspiration for adding cosmic adventure to your home game!
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Story seeding helps players follow a story from its first plot hook through to its climactic end. Here's what Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos teaches us about this important Dungeon Master skill.
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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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Looking to build a homebrew setting for your next game? Here's how to find inspiration in the characters your players build.
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Call of the Netherdeep introduces rival NPCs that will challenge the player characters as they adventure around Exandria. Learn about them here.
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This guide covers the basics of Dungeons & Dragons and D&D Beyond, an official toolset for the game. Get instructions on creating your first character and your first campaign. Find the basic rules of the game and learn where to find people to play with!