(UPDATE: A new version of this subclass was posted and is much better balanced) In Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, Bards are one of the best rounded classes and rightfully so. Whether going into the class as a purist or dipping for a multiclass, they can add a lot of flair and robustness to a … Continue reading Review: College of the Opera
It is no secret that I am a fan of Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co. and their main proponent Benjamin Huffman. His Pugilist class has been a favorite in my games and their latest release of that class, along with source book, have been used multiple times over. So when I got wind of his new Book … Continue reading Review: Book of Uncommon Ancestry
Drugs in Dungeons & Dragons can be a bit controversial. But one element that has been prevalent in my current campaign is the diversity of goods consumed by different societies and how those goods affect their culture. In addition, this ties into a major element of some of my player's characters motivations, namely mercantilism. But … Continue reading Magic Item Monday: Lusjid, Chewing Leaf
Like many, I was excited when the Tortle Package dropped. This came for several reasons. First, I always love new Dungeons & Dragons material. But my main reason was I remember being obsessed with the tortles in 2nd edition in the Mystara books. Having come off the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles generation of the 80's, … Continue reading The House Rules: Tortle Redux
For Dungeons & Dragons, the name Mordenkainen has resonated through all iterations, Gygax's character from Greyhawk. He stands at the forefront of balancing good and evil. The latest official Dungeons & Dragons book, Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes, delves into various major factions that permeate all planes of existence in the multiverse. To lead off with the … Continue reading Review: Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
My players have just slayed the dread frost giantess, Angrboda. As such, I wanted to make sure they had a token of their accomplishment. While a necklace would be nice, from a giant to a human, that would be too big. So what about a charm? In designing the item I wanted it to have … Continue reading Magic Item Monday: Charm of Immortal Frost
Few weeks ago I posted my house rules for concentration and before that my own adaptation of inspiration. These are but some of the house rules my group plays with. Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition is surprisingly easy to modify. While I understand many of the rules in the core books are there for balance, my … Continue reading The House Rules: List of the Skull & the Eye House Rules
