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Crafting Compelling Villains: Beyond the Evil Overlord

Aug 623 min read

Crafting Compelling Villains: Beyond the Evil Overlord

Crafting compelling D&D villains: Dive into motivations, backstories, and relationships. Elevate your TTRPG with unforgettable antagonists.

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Exploring the New 2024 Rules for Dungeons & Dragons

Matthew David

Aug 53 min read

Exploring the New 2024 Rules for Dungeons & Dragons

The tabletop role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), has been a staple of the fantasy gaming world for decades. Each edition brings...

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Dungeon Crawling 101: Understanding DnD Basics

Matthew David

Mar 276 min read

Dungeon Crawling 101: Understanding DnD Basics

Imagine, if you will, a world where dragons soar above cloud-kissed castles, where shadowy figures plot in dimly lit taverns, and where...

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A Heartfelt Thank You for Your Valuable Feedback on Penny Blood Adventure Books

Matthew David

Mar 18, 20231 min read

A Heartfelt Thank You for Your Valuable Feedback on Penny Blood Adventure Books

Hello, Penny Blood Adventure fans! We want to take a moment to extend our deepest gratitude to all of you who have taken the time to...

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The Top 5 Spells Every Wizard Needs in D&D 5e

Matthew David

Mar 15, 20233 min read

The Top 5 Spells Every Wizard Needs in D&D 5e

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) 5th Edition has a wide array of spells available to wizards, making it essential to choose the most effective...

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Matthew David

Jan 30, 20232 min read

Irish Folklore

The history of Irish folklore is rich and complex, reflecting the country's ancient beliefs and legends. You will find references to...

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Unleashing the Magic of the Open Game License

Matthew David

Jan 27, 20231 min read

Unleashing the Magic of the Open Game License

Are you ready to dive into the wild and wonderful world of game licensing? Well, strap on your legal goggles and hold onto your dice...

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Unleash the Magic of Irish Mythology in our new Adventure: "The Leprechaun's Trap" on Kickstarter

Matthew David

Jan 26, 20232 min read

Unleash the Magic of Irish Mythology in our new Adventure: "The Leprechaun's Trap" on Kickstarter

Introducing "The Leprechaun's Trap," a new Kickstarter D&D 5e campaign inspired by Irish mythology. Players have been asked by a...

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World building in D&D - Magic and Supernatural Powers

Matthew David

Jan 24, 20232 min read

World building in D&D - Magic and Supernatural Powers

When it comes to the magic and supernatural powers of a fantasy world, this could include a wide range of different elements. For...

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Creating Spells for Dungeon Crawl Classis

Matthew David

Jan 19, 20232 min read

Creating Spells for Dungeon Crawl Classis

In light of the negative press around D&D and the OGL, I have looked at other game systems such as Pathfinder, OSE, and Dungeon Crawl...

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Staying Warm in the Coldest of Climates with Heatwave Spell and Amulet

Matthew David

Jan 17, 20232 min read

Staying Warm in the Coldest of Climates with Heatwave Spell and Amulet

Winter is here, and with it comes snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. But with the "Heat Wave" spell and the "Heatwave Amulet," you'll...

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World building in D&D - Wildlife and Flora

Matthew David

Jan 17, 20232 min read

World building in D&D - Wildlife and Flora

When it comes to the wildlife and flora of a fantasy world, this could include a wide range of different elements. For example, you might...

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Frostbite Gauntlets: A Winter Warrior's Best Friend

Matthew David

Jan 14, 20231 min read

Frostbite Gauntlets: A Winter Warrior's Best Friend

Winter is here, and it comes with snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. But don't let the cold weather slow you down - with the Frostbite...

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The Controversy over the Open Game License

Matthew David

Jan 13, 20231 min read

The Controversy over the Open Game License

Some of you have asked about the updated Open Game License controversy. Hasbro has yet to release the official updated license. I am...

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World building in D&D - Technology and Infrastructure

Matthew David

Jan 10, 20232 min read

World building in D&D - Technology and Infrastructure

When it comes to the technology and infrastructure of a fantasy world, this could include a wide range of different elements. For...

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Matthew David

Jan 6, 20233 min read

5 Magic Items for a Barbarian

Magic Items are not just for so-called smart classes. Barbarians can also use magic items to help improve their game. Here are five magic...

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Matthew David

Jan 3, 20235 min read

How to run a Solo D&D campaign

Playing Dungeons and Dragons with only one player character (PC) and no Dungeon Master (DM) can be a challenging but rewarding...

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Matthew David

Jan 3, 20232 min read

World building in D&D - Rules and Law

When it comes to the rules and laws of a fantasy world, this could include a wide range of different elements. For example, you might...

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The difference between monsters in D&D 5e and OSE

Matthew David

Jan 1, 20234 min read

The difference between monsters in D&D 5e and OSE

There are a few differences between the monsters in Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition (5e) and Old School Essentials (OSE). Some of the...

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Matthew David

Dec 30, 202218 min read

How Difficulty Class works in D&D

In Dungeons and Dragons, a difficulty class (DC) measures the difficulty of a task or challenge that a character might attempt. It is...

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Crafting Compelling Villains: Beyond the Evil Overlord

Aug 6

Exploring the New 2024 Rules for Dungeons & Dragons

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Dungeon Crawling 101: Understanding DnD Basics

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