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Asymmetrical D&D: Ravenloft-ish

A work-in-progress look at one potential solution to run an asymmetrical D&D 5e game with local and remote players who ...
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RPGification (Super) Smashes Back

A look at the last entry in the Super Smash Bros. franchise, and how it uses several traditional RPG elements ...
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Feedback Debt in Tabletop Games

Way back in September 2017, I wrote about technical debt and why it matters for tabletop design and play. While ...
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5e Magic Item Patterns for Alternate Crafting: the Bags

A look at alternate crafting patterns for four magical bags found in 5e. This continues the alternate crafting series for ...
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Thanksgiving Treats for 5e

Happy American Thanksgiving! Holidays are a magical experience. Fights break out with your racist family members. You cry over childhood ...
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Shadow of the Dusk Queen Review

A review of Shadow of the Dusk Queen, a Kobold Press 5e adventure by Marc Radle for 8th level characters. ...
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Slashers, Cults, and Unseen Terror

A look at Halloween, Halloween 3, what they have in common, and how to use both as a model for ...
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Five Magic Items with Spooky ATOMBments

A look at five magic items for use with D&D 5e that require something more than a standard attunement slot. ...
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How Do We Define Character Success?

As one might suspect when taking care of a tiny new human, I do not have a lot of time ...
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5e Magic Item Patterns for Alternate Crafting: The A’s

Alright, here we go. We’re back, and we’re finishing up all the rest of the SRD A’s for magic items. ...