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DND Stories: Magic Dice for Dungeons & Dragons…

Okay, I guess it’s my turn to tell a DND story.

No, the dice don’t always roll the way you want them to. In fact, they rarely do.

I was playing a wizard once, tagging along with a group of first-level characters into the Abyss. (Yes, the DM was insane to let us go there at level one, but that’s not even the crazy part of this DND tale…)

DND Stories: Magic Dice for Dungeons & Dragons…

Our party had an Elven Wizard, a Human Paladin, an Eladrin Ranger and an Eladrin Sorcerer. (Custom DM ...

DND Stories: That One Time my Ranger Fought a Giant Badger…

This one time (at D&D camp), I was playing my trusty ranger, Boondin. My friends and I were in the middle of a great battle, and I was doing my best to stay behind the lines and fire my arrows. Unfortunately, our enemies had decided to flank us and my friends were surrounded!

I saw my friend Klara fighting in the distance, using her quarterstaff to block a large badger’s path at the same time. She was a bit overwhelmed, and I didn’t want to wait until the badger was directly next to her befor...

Anime Books: Why You Will Fall In Love

Anime books, also known as Manga, are books that are created in Japan and are made up of graphic art and dialogues. They are very popular in the US and in Japan. They are a great way to get into the world of anime. You will fall in love with them.

I’m going to talk a little bit about my personal love for anime books and also give you some groovy recommendations of where to start reading anime books on your own. My love of books is all about being exposed to different types of stories.

When...

Decent DND 5e Multiclass Guide for New Players

So, you want to multiclass, and you’re wondering about the best DND character classes? No worries. This DND 5e Multiclass Guide has my thoughts on the five best classes for multiclassing, and how to do it effectively. I’ve based this on looking at the advantages, disadvantages, required skills and feats that each class comes with – and some other hidden factors.

Whether to multiclass is a very personal decision. I’ve played a few multiclass characters, and I’ve had two in campaigns with a gro...

Tips For Becoming More Comfortable With Role Playing Games

If you’re a fan of role playing games, but have never quite crossed the threshold into playing them, it’s probably because you’re a little uncomfortable over inhabiting a character. There you are with your gaming group getting stuck in, but suddenly the spotlight is on you and you’ve got to come up with something to say. That can be scary for many people! 

And while playing games like DnD is great for improving your confidence in general, getting comfortable with the role playing format can t...

Can an 11 Year Old Play D&D? 5 Tips to Get Them Hooked on Tabletop

Yes! I’ve put together five tips to get them started. Eleven years old is just about the perfect time to introduce a boy or girl to Dungeons & Dragons. By this age, they’ve played a lot of games. They’ve been on the playground. They’ve had experience in team sports and solo play. They’ve made friends, joined clubs, and experienced most of what life has to offer outside of the home. Nevertheless, it’s a big step to introduce role-playing games, tabletop games, and make believe games in general to...

Can an 11 Year Old Play D&D?

Yes! I’ve put together five tips to get them started. Eleven years old is just about the perfect time to introduce a boy or girl to Dungeons & Dragons. By this age, they’ve played a lot of games. They’ve been on the playground. They’ve had experience in team sports and solo play. They’ve made friends, joined clubs, and experienced most of what life has to offer outside of the home. Nevertheless, it’s a big step to introduce role-playing games, tabletop games, and make believe games in general to...

Top 10 Dungeons and Dragons Plot Hooks

Here’s some great D&D plot hooks and story ideas I have put together. Enjoy! They’re suitable for any fantasy tabletop RPG campaign.

Top 10 Dungeons and Dragons Plot Hooks and Story IdeasDND Plot Hook 1 – The New Guard Same as the Old GuardDND Plot Hook 2 – The Queen’s NecromancersDND Plot Hook 3 – The Missing MerchantDND Plot Hook 4 – The Abandoned MinesDND Plot Hook 5 – The Ghost ShipDND Plot Hook 6 – The Ghostly MessageDND Plot Hook 7 – The Hunkering GhostDND Plot Hook ...

How do you become a DnD DM? 7 Easy Steps

If you want to become a good DM, I’ve put together a list of great advice and tips that will get you started on your journey as a Dungeon Master, commonly referred to as a DM. By the time you’re done reading, I’ll hope to make you a good Dungeon Master in Dungeons and Dragons, not a great one. Because a really great Dungeon Master can’t be learned — you must learn from experience and level up!

10 Expert Tips on How to Become a DM for DND1 – Be Flexible2 – Have Fun3 – Practice, Practice, Practi...

10 Reasons Why Playing D&D Is Actually Good For You

If you’ve not watched Stranger Things and/or don’t know about Dungeons & Dragons, it’s about time you get to know. D&D is a tabletop roleplaying game that has been adopted by generations of people for its ability to inspire creativity through storytelling. The players take on the roles of characters that have adventures as dictated by the game master (or Dungeon Master – DM), who controls the enemies and other obstacles the players have to overcome.

When you’re not taking your game too seriou...