Dungeons and Dragons, famously known as D&D, started long before I was born. I can’t remember which version I got hooked on, probably 2 or 3, but this was my introduction to RPGs
Underneath the city of Neverwinter, a subterranean labyrinth of tunnels and passageways unfolds, transformed by the cataclysmic eruption of Mount Hotenow. What was once the serene course of the Neverwinter River has now given way to a network of fiery channels, where molten lava surges through the subterranean depths. The tunnels, once quiet and mysterious, … Read more
In Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), like most fantasy RPGs, a wizard is a powerful spellcaster who uses their knowledge and understanding of magic to overcome obstacles and blast away their enemies. Wizards are probably my second favourite class (after rogues of course!). With a wide range of spells at their disposal, high level wizards can … Read more
The city of Baldur’s Gate is a staple in the world of Dungeons and Dragons, located in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. As a hub of commerce and trade, Baldur’s Gate plays a crucial role in the world of Faerûn. For those new to the setting or those looking to delve deeper into the history … Read more
In the heart of the Anauroch desert, the scorching sands stretch as far as the eye can see. But amidst the vast dunes lies a hidden gem, a mysterious canyon filled with towering rock pillars and a small room cut into the cliffs. The canyon is split in half by a deep, dark crevasse, spanned … Read more
So recently things blew up on Twitter. The controversy involved Wizards of the Coast and its iconic role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), and something I had never heard of – ‘The OGL’. What was the OGL, why was I reading pages of legal document in my evening, and why were D&D creators super annoyed. … Read more
The aim of this post is to share my opinion on the best adventure modules you can buy for D&D 5th Edition, straight from the official canon of material. There are countless adventures contained in physical books and PDFs, written by stupendous authors, so I’ve had to limit the scope of these ‘top D&D adventure … Read more
Have you ever found yourself at a loss for how to write a better dnd character? Do you want to know how to create a backstory that is both rich and memorable? To help you produce the best possible history for your new D&D characters, I’ve put together a list of questions that you should … Read more
While theatre of the mind is some peoples’ preferred method for gaming, I think it suits the Call of Cthulhu RPG much better than the Dungeons and Dragons game. For me, the D&D experience is totally taken to the next level with battle mats! Battle mats; grid maps full of miniatures, hand-drawn notations and delicate … Read more