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Dragonborn! So many looks, all without tails. They're tall, averaging about 6-7 ft (1.8-2.1 m), and tend to be strong as a default. They're loyal, proud, hold family highly, and have a similar lifespan to humans (though they mature far faster). They also breathe and resist the element of the dragon they resemble, so you've got some options if temperature play's your thing. Note that their body temperature actually runs a bit hotter than a human's.

[whatdoiknowjr]

What Do I Know about First Impressions? Wizard of the Citadel Playtest

Today I'm going to be taking a look at the Worlds Beyond Number playtest for the Wizard of the Citadel subclass. Time to do some learning. #DnD5e #5eSRD

I’ve looked at many playtest documents in the last two years. While I’m dubious that I’ve done much to help anyone with their designs, I enjoy looking at bite-size pieces of design that let me dig deep when I usually have to do a more surface-level look at some elements, especially regarding subclasses.  We’ve already looked at the Worlds Beyond Number’s Witch class playtest, but now they have…

[legionofmyth]

Dungeons & Dragons: A Comparison of Selected Editions

🎲🌟 Are you a fan of tabletop RPGs or curious about the evolution of Dungeons & Dragons? 🌟🎲 Dive into our latest blog where we break down the various editions of D&D, comparing and contrasting each one to help you find your favorite! Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a newcomer to the world of D&D, this comprehensive overview has something for everyone. Discover how each edition brought something unique to the table, from the classic charm of AD&D to the modern innovations of 5E. Plus, learn why D&D 5E's popularity has been both a blessing and a curse for the TTRPG community. 👉 Click the link to read more! And don't miss out on our special feature on the **Dragonbane RPG**—a thrilling tabletop experience that every RPG enthusiast should check out! #DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #TTRPG #TabletopGames #RPG #DragonbaneRPG #FantasyGames #Roleplaying #GamingCommunity #AdventureAwaits Read, share, and let us know which edition of D&D is your favorite! 🎉

Original Dungeons & Dragons Original Dungeons & Dragons Chainmail: Rules for Medieval Miniatures Original Dungeons & Dragons (OD&D), published in 1974, is the first edition of the iconic role-playing game created by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. Packaged in a simple “White Box,” this edition laid the groundwork for all future RPGs with its innovative blend of tactical wargaming and…

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Gearhaven: The Steampunk D&D City of Innovation and Adventure

Gearhaven: The Steampunk D&D City of Innovation and Adventure Gearhaven Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsapp Insert Summary Here The Faction’s Role & Goal: [Delete If Creature or Adventure] Insert Text Here In the early days of the Age of Exploration, a group of ambitious and ingenious individuals sought to create a haven for their groundbreaking research and experiments. Led by the…

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Intellect Devourer in D&D 5e: Origins, Strategies, and Emotional Impact

A looking deeper into aberrations in D&D 5e we peer at the Intellect Devourer. A grotesque mockery of a brain, the Intellect Devourer is a sight of horror. Born from the nightmarish depths of the mind flayers' experimentation #dnd5e

In the myriad of realms, few beings instill terror as effectively as the Intellect Devourer in D&D 5e. This aberration stands not just as a physical threat but as the embodiment of identity loss and the forfeiture of one’s sanity. Table of Contents Origin and Ecology Physical Appearance Abilities Countering the Intellect Devourer Emotional Impact and Character Growth Intellect Devourer and…

[seaofstarsrpg]

Game Theory - D&D 5E: Interesting Monsters, Resistances and Force Damage

“It is only by fire that the monster can be slain.” “A silver weapon can kill a werebeast, nothing else will end its life.” “Each elemental has an element to which it is weak against and, in turn, has one that it is more efficacious against.” These are the sorts of statements one expects to encounter in fantasy stories and literature.  That there are monsters that can only be defeated by…

[countzeroor]

Dragonlance: Shadows of the Dragon Queen Part 4: Rearguard Action

This was then we din’t quite get through the big string of fights that mark the end of this first chapter. We also got a new player (and thus a new character) in the party. Continue reading Dragonlance: Shadows of the Dragon Queen Part 4: Rearguard Action

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No more bland-aids: make your Clerics interesting

Hot take: clerics in D&D 5e feel like the blandest superheroes. Without a clear relationship with a greater power or a faith, it’s easy for them to float in the narrative void like a cornucopia of bandaids. The solution lies in placing more expectations on them, constraining them, and giving them a deeper connection with the story’s world and whatever they serve. Continue reading No more…

[misadventuresinfiction]

NaNoWriMo with a TTRPG Twist: Day 17

This is terrifically delayed, and a departure from plot hooks because I’m in need of a palate cleanser. I’m also not as present in the TTRPG spaces as I have been previously and so I’m playing a little catch up on some of the discourse (which should shock no one). Let’s all keep in mind these are my views and opinions on the topic(s) that follow and that they are by no means the be-all, end-all.…

[literarywizard]

I Played So Many Tabletop Games Last Week

I was lucky enough to play three tabletop games in the past week, and this post is about the two that I played in. Both of them were very different, but they both exemplified two styles of gameplay that I enjoy a lot. I got everything I could have wanted.

Last week was a pretty active week for me, in terms of tabletop gaming. Three of four possible games happened and I enjoyed each of them in incredibly different ways. While I’ll save my ruminations about my every-other-week game of Heart: The City Beneath for Friday, I have plenty to write about from the Elden Ring themed game of Dungeons and Dragons 5e I played last Thursday and the game of…

[marcello-artist]

Legenda Czarnego Smoka S02 | Dungeons and Dragons 5e

Sprawy się skomplikowały – najwyższy arcykapłan Dugin okazał się być tym, który fałszował historię królestwa i co tu dużo mówić, zdrajcą, a niedługo później zniknął bez wieści. Jedni twierdzą, że został pożarty przez Ainasę – legendarną Czarną Smoczycę, która okazała się być żywą i diabelnie groźną legendą. Drudzy spekulują, że spiskuje dalej, wraz ze smoczycą, aby zniszczy�� królestwo i…

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Minotaur! Around 7-9 ft (2.1-2.7 m) tall, impeccable sense of direction, strong as an ox, and typically cover those massive horns in etchings and runes and bands of metal! They actually aren't quick to anger in particular, just passionate in general, they're just as quick to laughter. They value not just power, but wit and cunning, so you can still impress without needing to get rough...but they do usually enjoy getting rough.

Fun fact: these aren't necessarily made by Baphomet. Some things are carried through in nearly every setting, but what god or creature created the first varies quite a bit. The "created by a powerful being in a big labyrinth" part is pretty consistent though.

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Contextualizing NPCs in 5e SRD Games

I had a few thoughts about presenting NPCs without using the same game rules as player characters, but without using different cosmological assumptions. #TTRPGs #5eSRD

I lost so many hours from my life creating stat blocks in Dungeons & Dragons 3e and Pathfinder by adding levels to existing stat blocks. How many levels do I give the character? What do they have to give up to qualify for this feat or prestige class I want to give them? Did I allocate enough of their NPC treasure content for material components they need to cast the spells I gave them? If I want…

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From my Tomb of Annihilation pack on Etsy.

One of the 27 one-page lore extensions that combines Tomb of Annihilation with Pathfinder's fantasy African setting: Mwangi

Combined Mistcliff with Mwangi's Barrier Wall. I'm a bit annoyed that Mistcliff was only labeled and described as one location when there is so much room to add stuff. I really struggled to keep this one only one-page long

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Mind Flayer in D&D 5e: The Dreaded Illithid Unveiled

🛸🧠 Dive into the Mysterious World of Mind Flayers! 🧠🛸 Our latest article delves deep into their role in group dynamics and their connection to the enigmatic Elder Brain. A must-read for all fantasy enthusiasts and D&D players! #dnd5e

Mind flayer in D&D 5e, or (aka) illithids, are nightmarish entities that have haunted the annals of Dungeons & Dragons lore. Recognized by their octopus-like appearance and unsettling hunger for brains, they are iconic adversaries in any campaign. Delve into the shadowy world of these psionic tyrants as we explore their origins, powers, and the roles they play in the D&D universe. Does a mind…

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Coda to What makes a Character Background useful? Looking at D&D 5E 2014/24

Recently, I looked at What makes a Character Background useful and here I want to make some comments on how D&D 5E has done backgrounds for that system and where I think they mostly got them right (2014 edition) and not as right (2024 edition). Remembering that I think a useful background provides the CH with hooks for possible adventures and players with a framework to riff off of and build on…