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What You Need To Launch A Successful Board Game

There is no instruction booklet when it comes to turning a board game into a successful product. Like any business, it requires a certain amount of creativity and intuition. However, there are some tips that can help to increase your chances of …

Critical Failure Chart for DND 5e: Melee + Ranged

by Paul Bellow

I’ve put together a couple of d20 lists of critical failures you can use in your game if your players are getting a little too powerful. You can pick and choose what is appropriate for your game. As usual, these are just …

5 Great Reasons To Read History Rather Than News

by Kenny Kings

Clarity is the most important thing for effectiveness, and the only way to improve clarity is to cut down on noise. That’s exactly why you should read more history and less news: history is much quieter than news. When you read history, …

Charlatan 5e DND: Fantasy Grifters Background Guide

by Paul Bellow

Embrace your inner trickster as a charlatan thief in DND 5e… Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of fantasy as a cunning and crafty grifter? In the realm of Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition, the charlatan …

Homebrew Bardic College Background Guide for DND 5e

by Paul Bellow

Hello! I’ve got a great article with a bardic college background (or two) you might not have heard of before. That’s right. I’ve got some homebrew for you all today. I’m not gonna insult you or anything; I’m not just making up …

Critical Fumble Charts for DND 5e (Melee and Ranged)

by Paul Bellow

I’ve got some critical fumble charts for DND 5e, including melee and ranged attacks that miss – by quite a lot. Critical Fumble Chart (Melee) Missed by a Mile: Your swing goes wide and you stumble 10 ft, opening yourself up for …

How to Play DND Like a Veteran Gamer: 12 Tips for New Players

by Paul Bellow

So, you want to know how to play DND so well it’s like you’ve playing for years, huh? Well, I want to show you how! In this article, I will explain how you can make a character, prepare for different types of …

Best Metal Dice for Dungeons & Dragons Fans

by Paul Bellow

Greetings! If you have a Dungeons & Dragons fan on your shopping list this year, just know that metal dice sets make some of the best gifts for D&D players. Here I will look at best metal dice for D&D fans and …

Elven Name Generator with GPT-3 AI for Elvish Fun

by Paul Bellow

I’ve built an elf name generator that I think you should check out. Using GPT-3 API from OpenAI, I built a custom elf name generator that can produce elven names based on Tolkien or other factors. I’ve even got an aquatic elf …

DND Stories: That one time I played D&D with my boss.

by Paul Bellow

Oh, boy. This is the craziest of the DND stories I’ve told so far… possibly. It all started back in college when I was delivering pizzas to make money on the side. I was living with a few friends just off campus …

3 Ways RPG Video Games Can Educate You

by Kenny Kings

For years, lovers of games have had to live with all the scrutiny from older generations. Especially if you’re an RPG fan, pouring hours every day into a fantastic story game. People just don’t get it, and they often say you’re wasting …

DND Stories: That one time I vanquished a fire giant…

by Paul Bellow

I once was in a summer DND campaign where an evil wizard was attempting to take over a city through a combination of magical and military conquest. The locals had managed to put up a good fight for several sessions, but the …

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