What is D&D? (It’s not Skyrim)
by So, what is D&D anyway? A video game you act out? No, that is not what it is. I’ve been teaching people to play D&D …
The Unwritten 5 Rules of Online D&D Groups
Follow a few “unwritten rules,” and you will have a much better chance than most. Here are the top five unwritten rules of D&D campaign hunting.
DM resources / Opinion / VTTs
Shard Co-Founder’s Take on WOTC Purchase of DnD Beyond
I recently sat down with Hal Howard, Shard Tabletop co-founder and massive D&D enthusiast. We focused on the recent WOTC purchase of DnD Beyond. Hal …
How Many Spells Can a Wizard Know? 2 Thoughts
The answer is easy: How many spells can a wizard know? A lot. Magic in D&D is complicated. There is no getting around that. When …
DM resources / Opinion / Rules
How to Run Underwater Combat in 5e
by I’ve been trying to avoid needing to know how to run underwater combat in 5e for months. But my pirates in Ghosts of Saltmarsh are …
REVIEW: Monsters of the Multiverse
by My copy of the newest Dungeons & Dragons book, Mordenkainen Presents Monsters of the Multiverse (MOM), arrived last week. I’ve already read a good chunk …
Champion Fighter Build – Think Again in 5e
I hear all the time that Champion Fighters are really only for new players. But that’s wrong. A Champion Fighter build in 5e is outstanding …
Champion Fighter Build – Think Again
I hear all the time that Champion Fighters are really only for new players. But that’s wrong. A Champion Fighter build in 5e is outstanding no matter what level D&D player you are.
Monsters of the Multiverse 5e has Landed
It’s here! The newest Wizards of the Coast (WOTC) release – Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse (MOM) was available for individual purchase on D&D …
Can You Cast a Cantrip and Spell on the Same Turn in 5e?
Yes. And No. It depends on whether the spell is an action or a bonus action. You can cast a cantrip and spell on the …