Dnd Tips & Tricks

Writing for DnD adventures can be stressful and difficult, but it doesn't have to be. The difficulty of regular writing tends to be with creating engaging plots, relatable and interesting...

The following battlemaps are intended for use with the descriptions provided along with them, but these are simply recommendations. If you like the shape or traps laid out but care nothing for the described uses, that's great! Trust yourself. Now, without further ado, to the maps.

Many players and DMs love roleplay. It's at least half the game of DnD, sometimes more if your table is a big fan of doing whacky voices and writing down unnecessary names. But, just because people enjoy roleplay doesn't make it an excuse to stop improving. Here are some ways you can begin to take your roleplay to the next level.

We've all seen or read a piece of fiction that laid out a complex and fascinating series of political maneuvers and brilliant takeovers. Whether its Petyr Baelish climbing the ladder of chaos or Frank Underwood manipulating the court of public opinion, political drama can be super fun and entertaining. But, when you're the one designing said political drama, it becomes far more daunting. Here are some things to keep in mind when trying to design political intrigue for your DnD campaigns.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the general, sword and sorcery high fantasy world that so many DnD games take place in. But, sometimes it's nice to shake things up, and keeping things fresh is important to avoid boredom at your table. So, in the name of inspiration, here are some ideas for thematic worlds to use in your next campaign.

There are tons of monster stat blocks available in the official WotC sourcebooks, and many of them are super fun to run. But, we couldn't resist. We've been homebrewing monster stat blocks that create new situations or provide unique challenges to players. Here are some of our favourites.

DnD can be an intimidating hobby to get into. It feels like there are many rules, a lot of reading, and a ton of time that has to be dedicated in order to get into DnD. Additionally, the constant beating that DnD received in popular media from the '70s through the early 2000s as the nerdiest activity that has ever existed doesn't help. But, DnD has only been getting more popular, and with interest growing there is no better time to convince your friends to give it a try.

DnD is a game that is constantly evolving. It relies upon the group to work well as a team so that encounters, roleplay and group dynamic is all fun for everyone. Much of the onus for a great game lies with the DM, but the DM is only as good as the group. Here are some resources that you as a player can utilize to ensure you're making the most of your time at the DnD table.