Ajay PatelAjay Patel

A lifelong fan of narrative (in games or books), Ajay Patel has always been an avid reader. Growing up, he was a big fan of the Harry Potter series and always looked forward to the next book release. He still enjoys the Legend of Zelda series to this day with his children. I am Spartacus! I am a wage slave! I am Paul Bellow! A native of Portland, Indiana but living somewhere out in the country (the wilds of Jay County, Indiana), Ajay is married and has four children. His family loves to travel and loves to read. Ajay brings to the team a sense of humor, a deep knowledge of books, and some great writing skills. Ajay is a big fan of tabletop RPG systems beyond D&D and has been known to host board game night on more than one occasion. He enjoys D&D board games, but he knows there's a lot of other great games on the market these days for strategic thinkers.

STOP Making Static D&D Factions (Do This Instead)

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Illustration of a mysterious hooded figure in a medieval town reminiscent of a classic tabletop RPG setting. The person, with intense eyes, stands before a stone building with warm lit windows. Street lanterns cast an orange glow, evoking the world of Dungeons & Dragons, as another cloaked figure lurks in the background.

In the sprawling universes of tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, factions serve as dynamic entities that not only enrich world-building but also anchor storytelling and player engagement. Imagine a world where your players’ actions ripple through the fabric of the game’s …

Top Gifts Ideas for Board Game Lovers

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A group of six people sits in a cozy, sunlit living room playing a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. The space is richly decorated with bookshelves, a large window, plants, and vibrant rugs. Warm sunlight streams in, creating a relaxed, inviting atmosphere.

Looking to buy a gift for the board or tabletop game lover in your life? Well-thought-out gifts that consider what a person loves will always be well received, and board game enthusiasts are no different. But what do you buy for a …

Turn DUNE Into a D&D Campaign (Complete Guide)

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A cloaked figure stands on desert dunes at sunset, holding two swords. Their cloak and scarf billow in the wind. A distant city with domed buildings appears on the horizon under a vibrant sky, like a scene from a Pathfinder RPG adventure.

Imagine a Dungeons & Dragons campaign world where survival is a daily struggle, power is the ultimate pursuit, and destiny is woven into the very sands beneath your feet. Welcome to a world inspired by Dune, Frank Herbert’s iconic desert planet of …

When FIGHTERS Get FUNNY Spells (DND Magic Homebrew)

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In a vibrant and whimsical fantasy scene, a woman in ornate armor casts a spell while clutching a glowing 20-sided die from Dungeons & Dragons. Beside her, a magical cow floats serenely as warriors clash in the background, embodying the enchanting chaos of DND.

Hey there, fellow humans! Ever thought about making those non-magic classes shine with some hilarious spells? Think about it: your fighter belly-laughing as they outwit a wizard, or your rogue’s sneaky grin as they pull off a prank worthy of bard’s tale. …

The TRUTH About DND Race and Class Combos

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In a shadowy stone corridor, a warrior clad in fur stands firm, her sword ready as she faces an eerie skeleton. A fiery orb in her hand casts light on her resolute expression and the skeletons hollow gaze. Its like a scene straight out of a Pathfinder RPG or another vivid tabletop fantasy adventure.

There’s something downright exhilarating about discovering that perfect race and class combo in Dungeons & Dragons. Imagine the rush when a Tabaxi Monk dashes across a battlefield, darting in and out like a whisper of cat-like agility and silence, delivering swift, powerful …