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How to Help New Players Build A Character

If you’ve got a new player and they need help building their first character, look no further! I (sort of) walk you through the process.

Dealing with depression and drug addiction is an uphill battle. In my journey I found playing D&D to be helpful in many different ways.

Not feeling inspired with 5e’s Inspiration system? Check out this homebrew alternative: POWERBANDS! Your players are sure to love it!

Stepping up to bat as a dungeon master can bring a lot of internal anxiety. Learn a few tricks to help yourself stay calm and relaxed.

In the final post of the map making series, I’ll show you how to take your hand-drawn map and convert it to a digital copy in Photoshop!

In Part 3 of ‘How to Make a D&D World Map’, you’ll learn all about adding in different roads and paths, as well as a few unique features!

In Part 2 of ‘How to Make a D&D World Map’ you’ll learn about adding in some civilizations and a few techniques for naming features!

Learn how to make a D&D World Map – even if you’re not a talented artist. Part 1 covers the general shape of the landmass and more.

Grab your cutlass and get ready to sail the high seas with these 11 different plot hooks for your D&D pirate campaign!

Learn how to easily describe a scene for D&D 5e (and other tabletop games) in a few simple steps. First, begin with the scene’s lighting.