Kathy StoneKathy Stone

Kathy Stone has been in love with words (and games) since she was a child. Kathy’s favorite books growing up were from the Sweet Valley High series, Nancy Drew, and the Goosebumps series. She loved playing the Nintendo and later the Super Nintendo. She is a mother of one and is living in Indianapolis, IN. Kathy loves a good book, a good laugh, and has been occasionally known to partake in a D&D session or three. I am Spartacus! I am a wage slave! I am Paul Bellow!

Why Your Players Skip D&D Exploration (And How to Fix It)

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A fantasy illustration of a female adventurer with a hood, holding a map. Behind her, explorers trek toward snow-capped mountains under a vibrant sunset sky. She carries a quiver of arrows and a sword, reminiscent of DND or Pathfinder RPG characters. A compass rose graces the corner.

Exploration in Dungeons & Dragons holds a unique allure, offering players the chance to uncover the unknown, uncover secrets, and immerse themselves deeply within a campaign’s setting. While exploration stands as one of the three core pillars of gameplay—alongside combat and roleplaying—the …

AI-Generated DND Puzzles That Will AMAZE Your Players

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A grayscale illustration depicts a person with short, dual-colored hair, wearing a glowing green jacket like a character from Dungeons & Dragons. They hold a keyboard in one hand while controlling floating green puzzle pieces in a fantasy landscape at sunrise.

Imagine this: you’re prepping for your next D&D session, and your players are itching for a new challenge. Maybe they’re seasoned veterans who have seen every trap and solved every riddle known to man. Or perhaps they’re new adventurers longing for that …

DND Roadmap Method: Give Players REAL Choices

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Five people play a fantasy tabletop game in a gothic setting, the flickering candlelight casting shadows on their DND map. Above them, a ttrpg scene unfolds with a sorceress casting a spell at a menacing dragon, while a castle looms on a distant hill.

Picture this: a Dungeons and Dragons campaign where each player’s decision not only propels the narrative forward but also shapes the world around them in real, game-changing ways. Even as a DM, aren’t you just as thrilled by the twisting turns of …

STOP Making These Ranger Character MISTAKES in DND!

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A woman in fantasy armor stands confidently on the grass, a sword in one hand. Her long hair flows with the wind along her tattered green cloak. She gazes ahead with determination, reminiscent of a Dungeons & Dragons hero. Tall trees and a moody sky form the backdrop.

Imagine standing at the edge of a vast forest, mist clinging to the air, the path ahead uncertain. For a Ranger in Dungeons & Dragons, this isn’t just a daunting landscape—it’s a thrilling playground. Rangers are the ultimate survivalists, weaving together martial …

Craft Scatter Terrain for DND in Just Two Days

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A woman sits at a table in a sunlit room, painting miniatures on a grid-covered paper, reminiscent of DND adventures. The table is cluttered with paints, brushes, and dice. A bright, cheerful atmosphere fills the room.

In the world of tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, the power of a vivid, engaging scene is like a spell of its own. Scatter terrain transforms the gaming table into a dynamic landscape, breathing life and character into adventures that …