4 Historical Battles To Inspire Your D&D
History is no stranger to epic battles that have changed the world for better or for worse. From ancient times to World War II, armies have always found themselves facing daunting odds and making immeasurable sacrifices to succeed. Also, when ...
Six Pop Culture Sword Masters to Inspire Your Characters
Historically speaking, there have been dozens of legendary sword masters from all over the world. Some examples include: Tsukahara Bokuden (1489-1571) who is accredited with winning 20 duels and killing over 200 men in several battles; Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645) accredited ...
The D&D Movie – Here We Go Again!
I’ve been asked on several occasions what my thoughts are on the D&D movies. My answer goes something like this: “There have been a few movies about D&D, but there have been no D&D movies.” That is to say that ...
Role Initiative Podcast, Episode 12: 4 Effective Uses of Weather ...
This episode I look at weather and how to use it effectively and in many different situations.
If You Were the DM, What Would You Do?
In case you missed it, here is my DM survey that I’m running all summer long. Results to be posted in September!
If You Were The DM, What Would You Do?
I’m always interested to hear and learn about the processes that other DMs use to prepare, play, and manage their games. As such, what follows is a short multiple choice survey with a few pinpointed questions. If you don’t feel ...
The Role Initiative Podcast – Episode 11
This episode I look at 6 ensemble movies that can inspire your roleplaying group.
5 Shakespeare Plays Perfect for D&D
For some, Shakespeare means amazing stories, fantastic characters, and romantic prose. For others, it is akin to nails on a chalkboard. Occasionally even mentioning the name Shakespeare can get a groan or a sigh out of people. The problem being ...
It’s A Kind of Magic
So you’ve decided to be a spell caster! It’s a good career move with lots of exciting options and mystical powers to explore. When roleplaying, you’ll be able to use your magic to aid in searches, persuade others, deceive others, ...
5 Uses for Intelligent Weapons
One of the most infamous entries in the D&D magical item catalog is the intelligent weapon. Most frequently a sword or dagger; these items have been imbued with personality, understanding, the ability to think and reason, and even magical powers. ...