Here are some D&D Character Backstory Ideas for rangers! Also suitable for Pathfinder and other tabletop RPG systems. Several examples available, including a way for you to create your own with AI! D&D Ranger Backstory Ideas I have examples of a few standard barbarian races and some special ones that you might not have thought about before! L (no full first name) Male Human Ranger Born in … [Read more...] about D&D Character Backstory Ideas Ranger
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D&D Character Backstory Examples: Paladins
Want a few quick examples of paladin character backstories? I've got some great ones that will work for D&D, Pathfinder, or other tabletop RPG systems. Paladin Character Backstories Three examples of a paladin backstory plus some information on how to easily leverage the power of AI to create your own backstories for any race and character class. Morthol Male Human Paladin Born in The Town of … [Read more...] about D&D Character Backstory Examples: Paladins
D&D Character Backstory Examples: Rogues
A collection of example character backstories for a variety of rogues generated by GPT-3 at LitRPG Adventures Workshop and edited by me, Paul Bellow. Enjoy! Rogue Character Backstories Here's a few quick examples of some rogue character backstories for Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, or other RPG tabletop systems. Rarrgh Barrowjumper Male Halfling Rogue Born in The Town of … [Read more...] about D&D Character Backstory Examples: Rogues
D&D 6th Edition: Release Date Soon?
Will there be a release date for D&D sixth edition and other details about what this new edition of Dungeons & Dragons might mean for players? Not likely. Here's why... According to an article on the TheGamer.com, Mile Mearls, Co-Lead Designer for 5th Edition D&D, there likely won't be a sixth edition of Dungeons & Dragons. At least not anytime soon. The reason is that they want to get as many … [Read more...] about D&D 6th Edition: Release Date Soon?
Eleven Tips for Beginner D&D Dungeon Masters
This article takes a look at the most common mistakes that novice D&D Dungeon Masters make. With this advice you can start putting together better and more fun games. Being a Dungeon Master in a D&D campaign can be a daunting task if you're new to the role. To help, I've put together a list of eleven short tips that will help your games run smoother and allow your players to have more fun during the gaming … [Read more...] about Eleven Tips for Beginner D&D Dungeon Masters
Seven Unique D&D 5e Homebrew Rules
Here's seven somewhat unique homebrew rules for your next Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition game. One of the cool things about Dungeons & Dragons is that the rules are easy to modify and change, which means you can create your own rules for cool new features. Some people even make full games. As a LitRPG author, I've had my share of time fleshing out game mechanics. In D&D, though, it can be easy to add … [Read more...] about Seven Unique D&D 5e Homebrew Rules
Dungeons and Dragons Novels: Where to Start
This article will help you determine where to start reading when it comes to the many different Dungeons & Dragons books available. I started reading D&D type novels (official and not) back in the 1980s. The Guardians of the Flame series by Joel Rosenberg was one of my favorites even though it didn't specifically deal with Dungeons and Dragons. I also heavily read the Gord the Rogue books by Gary Gygax … [Read more...] about Dungeons and Dragons Novels: Where to Start
Most Powerful Forgotten Realms Characters?
I take a look at some of the most powerful characters in the Forgotten Realms universe. Do you agree with my list? When considering the most powerful Forgotten Realms characters the first one that comes to mind is Myrkul. This arch-lich was the Lord of Bones and along with Bhaal was one of the most feared and powerful deities. Myrkul was a Lich and was also the god of death, with many followers. This makes him … [Read more...] about Most Powerful Forgotten Realms Characters?
GPT-3 and Dungeons and Dragons
Using GPT-3 AI language model for creating fantasy RPG content for tabletop games like D&D. GPT-3 is a machine-learning algorithm that produces text. Unlike many of its predecessors, GPT-3 has managed to create all-new text that is virtually indistinguishable from that which is written by a human author. Though still in relatively early stages (GPT-3 won't be writing a full LitRPG novel any time soon), the … [Read more...] about GPT-3 and Dungeons and Dragons
Why Dungeons & Dragons is the Future of Gaming
I believe D&D is the future of gaming because it provided the basic structure for all role-playing games that came after it. Originally based on rules for miniature battles, D&D quickly morphed into a creative way to tell stories and play make-believe. In D&D you created your own characters and the world they lived in. You told your own stories and played your own adventures. D&D is a game of … [Read more...] about Why Dungeons & Dragons is the Future of Gaming
GPT-3 Powered Rogue Backstory Generator
Over the summer, I got access to GPT-3 API, and I built a set of twelve content generators. Yes, you can use AI to create D&D tabletop RPG content! Interested? Keep reading! Do you need a quick backstory for your character? Love playing rogues? I've got some good news for you! Over the summer, I've built a set of content generators using GPT-3, currently the most powerful language model on the planet. Using … [Read more...] about GPT-3 Powered Rogue Backstory Generator
How to Create Interesting RPG Characters with AI
Using GPT-3 language model to create fantasy character backstories suitable for Dungeons & Dragons or other tabletop RPG systems. Imagine you could create a new world in your favorite tabletop role-playing game, the one you and your friends have spent so many hours in. Now imagine if that world was entirely unique, and complete with a world full of colorful, interesting characters, each with their own … [Read more...] about How to Create Interesting RPG Characters with AI