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Compelling Storytelling – twisting the rules to tell better stories.
We take a look at how we can use, abuse, twist or completely ignore the rules of D&D to tell more compelling stories.
The zero hour: starting out with session 0
Your first taste of game-play will happen during your session zero. We help you understand what to expect as you take your character out for a spin.
Hitting the books – a guide to picking up a new TTRPG system
If you’re curious about playing an rpg system that you haven’t tried before, and aren’t sure about where to start, this article is for you.
Building a tavern – a meeting place for adventurers
Whether gathering a party for their first adventure, or recovering after their twelfth, taverns, bars, inns and brothels are a mainstay in any D&D campaign.
Chapter 3 – Hitting the road
Hirani, Jix, Yebhalo and Azariah set off to explore the planet Velabri, encountering dangers along their way to the palace of Gardulla the Hutt.
Stats & Stuff: The ins and outs of your character sheet
The technical stuff in D&D can get quite intimidating when first creating your character sheet. We break down the sections to simplify the process.
Enjoying the time off – A quarantine’s look at downtime in D&D
Much like those of us locked up at home, our adventurers often need to take a break between adventures. But how do they spend their downtime? Today we take a…
Drop The Hammer – a guide to magic weapons
From Muradin’s Hammer of Justice, The Lich King’s Frostmourne and Diane’s Gideon, to Frodo’s Sting and Elan’s belt of Masculinity/Femininity – many heroes are as well known for their magic…
All you need and more: Tools for the new adventurer.
We take a look at some handy tools, to not just make your game-play easier and more fun, but can also help you play D&D while social distancing.
Surviving isolation – Playing D&D with social distance
Is your D&D table feeling empty? With Isolation and Social Distancing, getting your D&D party together can be hard – but today we’re delving into the ins and out of having your D&D session online. Take a look!
Hold My Corona – A Guide to Plagues in D&D
With the world watching the spread of Corvid-19, we take a look at how diseases play a role in the world of D&D…
Tell us a tale: A guide to your character’s backstory
This week we look at the thing that gives your character personality and history: their backstory. Take a look at how to really bring your character to life