Run D&D and other RPG Sessions Without the Stress – Second Edition of the DriveThruRPG Platinum Bestseller Are you a game master who’s short on time, overwhelmed by prep, or tired of burnout? The No-Prep Gamemaster is your solution. This updated and expanded second edition of Matt Davids’ well-known guide offers a practical, inspiring approach to running […]
Dive into the History of D&D and RPGs Dungeons & Dragons creates unforgettable adventures. Its creation was unforgettable in its own right. The story has been recorded in many books—here’s a short list. Older D&D Rule Books One of the best ways to learn about the history of D&D is to read the rules starting
Beowulf, the epic poem, is fertile ground for fantasy RPG game masters—a creature that returns night after night to plague a king, the ripping off of a monstrous hand, the creature’s mother who seeks revenge, and a dragon so powerful the hero dies slaying it. Beowulf Books: Beowulf RPG D&D 5e: Beowulf Links: Beowulf Movies:
Dragonslayer (1981) Possibly the greatest cinematic dragon, Vermithrax Pejorative, leapt off the screen and set fire to my imagination in this 1981 dark Disney film. It’s ripe with material for dungeon masters and D&D players alike. Ideas Watch Dragonslayer for free on Hoopla. See the trailer below. Books About Dragons Articles About Dragons Podcasts About Dragons A conversation
Ladyhawke is a 1985 fantasy film directed by Richard Donner (Superman, The Goonies, Lethal Weapon). The screenplay was written by Edward Khmara, Michael Thomas, and Tom Mankiewicz, with an uncredited polish by David Webb Peoples. It stars Matthew Broderick, Rutger Hauer, and Michelle Pfeiffer. Lovers are cursed to be “always together, eternally apart”—one a hawk by day, the
Has D&D abandoned fantasy for science fiction? No, but Wizards has gone all in on a new property called Exodus, and I have this beautiful book to prove it. You see, several years ago, then-Wizards CEO Chris Cocks poured tons of money into the formation of a new company, Archetype Entertainment, to create a triple-A
D&D and Pathfinder Supplement for Adding Details to Heists Level up your next fantasy heist with The Book of Random Tables: Fantasy Heists—a must-have supplement for dungeon masters looking to add depth and detail to their campaigns without spending hours in prep. Designed to work with any fantasy tabletop role-playing game, this book is packed
1d12 angry minotaurs arrive, wielding greataxes. Time Limits in D&D A ticking clock always adds urgency and drama. A time deadline is a classic storytelling device that can be used effectively in D&D and other RPGs. The film High Noon frequently features a clock in the background of scenes, reminding the audience that time is running out.
Movies can make us better game masters. GMs need to know the elements that make stories exciting. Don’t worry—I’m not adding anything else to your plate. You’re probably already watching movies. The key is to be an active viewer, not a passive one. Here’s what I mean. We can watch movies and simply consume the
One thing I never want to hear from fellow role-players is, “We had to cancel this week.” That makes me sad because I want more role-playing in the world. Though I completely understand—after all, we all have lives and responsibilities—what I hate hearing is, “We had to cancel because our DM wasn’t prepared.” This drives
List of D&D 2024 character sheets. I’m gathering as many 2024 Dungeons and Dragons characters as I can. Most are free, or you can pay what you want on the DMs Guild or DriveThruRRG. I’ve added some other links as well. If you need 5E or 2014 D&D sheets, I also have a collection of
Random tables are a dungeon master’s best friend. I know they get hate here on YouTube, and some players don’t like them, but that doesn’t matter. Random tables are still a DM’s best friend. I’m not talking about random combat tables—they have their place, but they’re not the best form of random tables. Or rather,
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Four D&D Tips from Star Trek TNG’s 14th Worst Episode The episode originally aired on April 20th, 1992, and has an IMDb rating of 6.1. It is entitled “Cost of Living.” Worf and Alexander’s relationship struggles, Mrs. Troi returns wanting to get married on the Enterprise, and metal parasites turn computers to goo. Despite its
Four D&D Tips from Star Trek TNG’s 13th Worst Episode The episode originally aired on June 19th, 1989, and currently has an IMDb rating of 6.1. It is entitled “Manhunt.” Deanna Troi’s mother once again visits the Enterprise, this time as a full ambassador, and is on the hunt for a new husband. This episode
