Heidi Jiang

A native Hoosier her whole life, Heidi Jiang discovered her love of gaming at an early age. She’s a big fan of the Super Mario series ... and any book with a mushroom on the cover. In all seriousness, she loves reading and playing just about anything when she finds the time. I am Spartacus! I am a wage slave! I am Paul Bellow! She currently resides in Indiana with her husband, a dog named Lucky, a cat named Oliver, and a couple children rapidly heading toward being teens. Over the years, Heidi Jiang has been a book reviewer, freelance copy editor, editor at a small publishing company, and executive editor at her school’s literary magazine.

DND 2025 Release Schedule: Every Confirmed Book, Boxed Set, and What to Expect Next

by Heidi Jiang

A person with glasses excitedly reads the DND 2025 book at a desk with a laptop and dice. The room, decorated with posters and string lights, is warmly lit, creating a cozy ambiance perfect for diving into its newly confirmed release schedule.

Welcome to 2025, a monumental year for Dungeons & Dragons enthusiasts worldwide! This isn’t just any ordinary year—it’s the first wholly dedicated to the eagerly awaited One D&D edition. Imagine this: new core rulebooks elevating gameplay like never before, iconic settings making …

The Ultimate Step-by-Step DND Character Creation Checklist for 2025

by Heidi Jiang

In 2025, three friends engage in a DND adventure. Two men focus intently on their character sheets, the result of meticulous DND character creation. Meanwhile, a woman smiles from behind her dragon-screen as the Dungeon Master. Dice and snacks fill the table beneath poster-covered brick walls.

Build Better D&D Characters in 2025 Imagine this: you’re about to embark on a new Dungeons & Dragons campaign, one filled with untold adventures, formidable foes, and incredible stories just waiting to unfold. What’s your first step? Crafting your character, of course! …

5E Evolves Beyond DND: Inside Epic Tales of the Valiant from Kobold Press

by Heidi Jiang

A warrior draped in a red cape stands before a massive stone portal inscribed with symbols, reminiscent of an adventure from Epic Tales of the Valiant. Four soldiers flank him amid the mountainous terrain, their flags fluttering as light streams through, creating a dramatic DND 5E scene.

In early 2023, the tabletop role-playing community faced a seismic shift when Wizards of the Coast, stewards of Dungeons & Dragons, wavered in their stewardship of the Open Game License (OGL), which had long been a bastion of openness in the gaming …

100 Devious Goblin Traps Hidden in a Gambling Den

by Heidi Jiang

A whimsical, devious goblin-like creature stands behind a wooden counter adorned with colorful potion bottles. Totally Safe Potions! banners hang overhead, hinting at a magical market setting. The creature, wearing goggles and a toothy grin, looks like hes up to goblin traps.

Step into a goblin-run gambling den, and you’re stepping into a world of whimsical chaos. Picture a dimly lit, boisterous enclave where goblins, notorious for their love of mischief and cleverness, run the show. These clever creatures have an unparalleled knack for …

Dragon Delves Anthology Unleashed July 2025: D&D’s Ultimate Guide to Dragons

by Heidi Jiang

A warrior with flowing hair and armor stands on rocky terrain, confronting a large red dragon in an epic D&D showdown. The dragon breathes fire as its wings spread wide. Sword drawn, the warrior braces for battle beneath an overcast sky, creating the ultimate dramatic backdrop.

Dungeons & Dragons, an illustrious franchise with a history spanning decades, has always been known for its imaginative potential and engaging storytelling. Yet, among its iconic figures, none inspire awe and wonder quite like dragons do. Enter the “Dragon Delves Anthology,” a …

Tips, Tricks, and Traps for Unleashing Your D&D Ranger’s True Power Post-Tasha’s Cauldron

by Heidi Jiang

Illustration of an elf ranger with pointed ears, wearing a green cloak and holding a wooden staff. She has a quiver of arrows on her back and stands in a lush forest, reminiscent of Tashas world, with sunlight filtering through the trees.

Ah, Rangers — those enigmatic, bow-wielding wanderers of the wilderness, guided as much by their intuition as by the rustling of leaves and subtle animal tracks. With the release of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, the Dungeons & Dragons landscape has transformed into …

100 Bizarre Potions With Side Effects So Crazy They Might Just Ruin DND Forever

by Heidi Jiang

In a medieval apothecary, a woman with a scarf and vest holds bizarre potions, her actions mirrored by a glowing ethereal figure. Shelves packed with bottles and pottery bask in the light from large windows, revealing the side effects of her DND-inspired concoctions.

In the whimsical world of tabletop RPGs, where the line between reality and fantasy blurs like a Van Gogh painting in a rainstorm, potions are the spice of life—or, at the very least, the spice of your campaign. Within this enchanting chaos, …

Dungeons & Dragons Initiative Guide: Act First, Win Often

by Heidi Jiang

In an enchanted forest, a gnome with a long beard and pointed hat kneels, wand outstretched towards a large dragonfly on a tree. Magical glowing orbs light the scene amid towering trees and dense foliage, as if following an Initiative Guide for Dungeons & Dragons adventures.

Unleash your inner dice sorcerer with the “Dungeons & Dragons Initiative Guide: Act First, Win Often.” Because who doesn’t like to outsmart goblins, dodge dragon breath, and swipe loot before their party even says “I’m rolling for initiative”?

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