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Aquatic / PirateD&D 5eFrom the DepthsGM Resources

1st – 15th level Aquatic Campaign Outline

In this series I have been presenting creatures you can use for villains, lieutenants, minions, and wild encounters for 5th edition aquatic games, as well as encounter seeds for these villains at each tier. At these highest tiers, I will be fleshing ...
Role Initiative

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 ...
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Learning to be Kuhl: GM’ing “Campaign”

“…Kat Kuhl has to adapt to some of the craziest shenanigans I’ve ever heard, and she does so with grace, skill, and aplomb. Listen to One Shot: Campaign…and learn from a Game Master who knows what she’s doing, and doing it ...
Role Initiative

The Role Initiative Podcast – Episode 11

This episode I look at 6 ensemble movies that can inspire your roleplaying group.
Campaign TrailD&D 4eD&D 5eNentir Vale

Run a Nentir Vale Campaign for D&D 5th Edition

Earlier this week, I was surprised to see the Nentir Vale on the list of settings in the latest D&D poll alongside Greyhawk, Eberron and other big settings. Seeing Nentir Vale on the poll gave me hope D&D’s 4th default ...
History of the Classes

Psionics, Part Three

Last time in History of the Classes, I talked about AD&D First Edition’s psionics, including a psionicist class introduced in Dragon. Especially from the other articles in that issue, it was clear that psionics in D&D were divisive at the ...
Board GamesNews

2015 Diana Jones Award Shortlist Announced

Five diverse games and books from around the world vie for hobby-gaming’s most exclusive trophy From another long and eclectic collection of nominees, the secretive committee of the Diana Jones Award has distilled a shortlist of five contenders that it ...
AdventuresAquatic / PirateD&D 5eFrom the DepthsMonsters & NPCs

25 Aquatic Enemies for 11th-15th Level Characters

In this series I will be presenting creatures you can use for villains, lieutenants, minions, and wild encounters for 5th edition aquatic games. I will also be presenting encounter seeds for these villains at each tier. This week I bring you ...
Behind the Screen

10 of My Favorite Things from June!

Another month has gone by and another stack of amazing things have floated down my social media stream. This month includes podcasts, artists, novels, RPG supplements, and two cool new Kickstarters! PLEASE NOTE: These are not presented in any particular ...