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New Sage Advice Rulings Just Dropped… and the D&D Community Is Already Fighting About Them

A confident woman in ornate robes sits at a desk in a grand library, quill poised above parchment, ready to share sage advice and D&D rulings, sunlight streaming through tall shelves filled with ancient tomes.

There’s a peculiar electricity in the virtual air: the Sage Advice page has returned, refreshed at last for the 2024 Dungeons & Dragons rules overhaul. This isn’t just another rules update—it’s a moment eagerly awaited across dice-laden tables and bustling online forums. …

Complete Guide to Every Critical Role Cast Member and Their Iconic Characters from Vox Machina to Bells Hells

by Emily Thorne

A hooded figure in medieval attire reads an open book, standing in the foreground. Behind, a group of adventurers inspired by the Critical Role cast gather with weapons, set against a parchment-like background.

Some stories begin in dusty basements or cramped living rooms, shared quietly among friends. Critical Role exploded from those humble roots—an unassuming home Dungeons & Dragons campaign—into a cultural juggernaut that’s rewritten the rules of online entertainment. It’s a phenomenon powered as …

Master the Rage: How Barbarians Dominate the Battlefield in Dungeons & Dragons

by Kathy Stone

A fierce female barbarian warrior in fur and armor stands against a fiery sky on the battlefield, gripping a large axe. Silhouettes of soldiers and flags loom behind her as she gazes ahead with an intense, determined expression.

When the thunderous roar of combat echoes through the dungeon halls, few classes blaze a trail of utter devastation quite like the barbarian. Theirs is the art of unrestrained force—a relentless storm of muscle, fury, and unbreakable grit that strikes fear into …

How to Create Flawed D&D Villains Your Players Will Never Forget

by Emily Thorne

A dark-skinned woman with glowing purple eyes and jewelry laughs triumphantly, surrounded by swirling cosmic energy in vibrant purples, pinks, and blues. She wears layered necklaces, rings, and a dramatic purple cloak.

In the grand tapestry of storytelling, especially at the gaming table, there’s something intrinsically captivating about a villain who bleeds, falters, and hides shadows in their heart. The mustache-twirling scoundrel who exists solely to thwart the heroes has its place, but it’s …

We Put Dance Dance Revolution Into Our D&D Game (And It Got Weird…but Fun!)

by Kathy Stone

Illustration of a person balancing on one hand over a patterned stone platform, reminiscent of a D&D dungeon challenge. They are dressed in rugged clothing with a holstered gun. The platforms glowing symbols hint at an ancient puzzle or trap, as if dodging dragons in an epic adventure.

Believe it or not, a weird new homebrew trend is taking both Dungeons & Dragons (DND) and Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) enthusiasts by storm. Imagine a world where your nimble-footed bard challenges a fire-breathing dragon to a dance-off, or where a wizard’s …

Why Alignment Shifts Change Everything in D&D (From Lawful Good to TOTAL Chaos)

by Ken Chan

Illustration of a warrior with a long beard holding a spear, standing on a mountain ledge. He overlooks a valley with snow-covered peaks, a river, and a distant crowd of soldiers with flags. The scene exudes the D&D alignment of Lawful Good and is depicted in a black-and-white, woodcut style.

Picture this: you’re an upstanding cleric on a noble quest to vanquish evil. Yet, after a night of deep dungeon diving and maybe a little too much enchanted ale, you wake up with a wild idea to give the local goblins a …

How to Run INSANE Boss Fights in Tabletop RPG (Tension, Tactics, and Total Chaos)

by Rich Hunterson

A fantasy character with horns stands on a rooftop, their ornate robes fluttering as they hold a staff and scrolls. Behind them, three stone towers rise against a cloudy sky, setting the stage for an epic boss fight reminiscent of Dungeons & Dragons adventures.

Imagine the exhilarating rush as the Dungeon Master unveils the scenario: a lair teeming with treacherous traps, shadowy foes, and a formidable antagonist poised to unleash mayhem. Each player’s heart races as they strategize, eager to leverage their unique abilities while crafting …

How to Boost Your Party’s Magic in Any RPG (Simple Incantations That WORK)

by Kiera Mensah

A lone armored warrior woman in a hooded cloak stands defiantly, wielding a book of incantations and a sword, against the backdrop of a medieval battlefield. This black and white RPG illustration captures the mystic energy of magic, with soldiers and flags in the midst.

Magic: it’s the enchanting secret ingredient that transforms a standard RPG party into an unforgettable fantastical spectacle, one that deftly weaves itself into the fabric of players’ recollections, allowing them to reminisce and recount wild tales for weeks on end. Picture this: …

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