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  • Epic House Rules: Attack its Weak Point (For Massive Damage)
    Jan 29, 2020 by James Haeck

    Make your D&D game more epic with a brand new house rule. Use your knowledge of ancient lore and your keen eyes to discern an otherwise invincible monster's weak point, and then strike! It's your only chance to take this creature down!

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  • Session Zero: A Foundation for Greatness
    Nov 13, 2019 by DC

    This one technique can save an average campaign from disaster, and turn a good campaign into something amazing. What is it? Session zero!

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  • Character Creation and the Importance of Frontstory
    Aug 21, 2019 by DC

    A tale of creating characters with one foot in the past, or with two feet firmly in the present. Also known as the Timeless Epic of Chungus and Grungus.

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  • Not Half-Bad: Playing Mixed-Race Characters
    Jun 19, 2019 by Tristan Tarwater

    Half-orc? Half-elf? What do you do about other mixed-race D&D characters, and how do you represent characters that come from different racial backgrounds in a world filled with non-human peoples?

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  • Spell Spotlight: Grease
    Jun 5, 2019 by James Haeck

    Learn about D&D’s slipperiest spell, and how to use it as a player or adjudicate it as a Dungeon Master.

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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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  • How to Make a D&D Adventurers League Character on D&D Beyond
    Apr 3, 2019 by James Haeck

    Our team is creating a tool that will help you make a character that’s legal for play in the D&D Adventurers League. In the meantime, this guide will help you avoid making any mistakes while building your character.

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  • Roleplaying 101: Improvising Your Way to Victory
    Mar 27, 2019 by James Haeck

    Want to have more fun playing your character? Want to get deep into your character’s head and lose yourself in the story? Want to form meaningful relationships with your fellow party members? Look no further. We’re going to build you into a better roleplayer. 

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  • Roleplaying 101: Character Identity
    Feb 13, 2019 by James Haeck

    Want to have more fun playing your character? Want to get deep into your character’s head and lose yourself in the story? Want to form meaningful relationships with your fellow party members? Look no further. We’re going to build you into a better roleplayer. 

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  • Critical Role Spotlight: Episode 50
    Feb 1, 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 guest players, and how the DM, the guest player, and the regular players can help integrate their guest into the party.

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  • Failing Forward: Losing Without Ending the Campaign
    Jan 24, 2019 by James Haeck

    So the party screwed up. Bad. For players and DMs, this seems like a nightmare scenario. How can the campaign go on after a devastating loss? Here's what to do.

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  • Critical Role Spotlight: Episode 47
    Jan 11, 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.

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  • What the Heck is a Megadungeon?
    Nov 19, 2018 by James Haeck

    If you’ve never played in a megadungeon campaign like Dungeon of the Mad Mage, you may be in for a rude awakening. Playing D&D in a purely dungeon-based setting is totally different from any other kind of campaign—here are some tips to help you survive this brand-new paradigm.

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  • Heroes of Hallow’s Eve: Hexblade Warlock
    Oct 24, 2018 by James Haeck

    Cleave through the darkness or enshroud your blade with it. Your choice could forge an unbreakable bond with your blade... or bring ruin upon all. Learn how to build a fearsome warlock warrior with this guide to the Hexblade.

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  • A Light in the Darkness: Playing a Drow Character
    Sep 19, 2018 by James Haeck

    The Player’s Handbook gives D&D players the option to create a dark elf character, but warns them that they will face prejudice and hardship across the surface world. How do you play a drow character?

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  • Waterdeep: Dragon Heist’s Factions are Perfect for Beginner and Veteran DMs
    Sep 12, 2018 by James Haeck

    The factions play a prominent role in Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, but you're not just a pawn of a faction head, you're an adventurer! You may be doing missions for them to build their trust, but you need payout. Learn how to make your faction work for you in Waterdeep.

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  • Fighting Dirty: Cinematic Combat Stunts
    Apr 16, 2018 by James Haeck

    Use these special house rule underhanded combat stunts to gain the upper hand in battle. Because fighting fair is for paladins.

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  • Fighter 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Heroic Combat
    Apr 2, 2018 by James Haeck

    Playing a fighter may seem simple on the surface, but you can make your warrior even more powerful by learning some simple tactics.

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  • Dwarves in Dungeons & Dragons Multiverse Part 2
    Mar 30, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    Delve deeper into the nature of dwarves in the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse in 'Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes.'

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  • Finding and Maintaining a D&D Group
    Mar 8, 2018 by Michael Shea

    We all love to play D&D but sometimes the hardest part can be finding the right group. This article is the first in a series of articles to help new and prospective dungeon masters start running games.

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