Change can be scary, especially when it’s in regards something we care deeply about. When I first heard about the Essentials Kit, I felt that something I love was being threatened, though I couldn’t have been more wrong!
For DMs
Identify: Inkarnate
Inkarnate is a web-based cartography toolset designed with users of all ability levels in mind. With Inkarnate, pros and amateurs can quickly and easily create beautiful looking maps of their fantasy worlds.
Ideas for Increasing Your D&D Player’s Engagement
We are huge fans of increasing immersion (and by extension, engagement) at the D&D table. We get pretty serious about it and discuss some of the ways that we have dialed it up during our duet game in our post all about Supporting In-Session Immersion. In many ways, this is a companion piece to that […]
Crystalline Curse Trilogy
Escape from a castle, rescue an ancient warrior, solve small town mysteries, and uncover the cure for the Crystalline Curse! We’ve bundled our first three adventures: First Blush, Second Glance, and Third Time’s the Charm, so you can download all three together on DMsGuild!
Circle of Sunlight Druid Subclass
A new druid subclass for lovers of light and beauty! This druid subclass is meant to add variety and possibility to your game, especially if you are looking for a more healing-focused druid character. This druid circle would also work well in urban environments or for campaigns or players seeking a balance between civilization and wilderness. You’ll also find an NPC and magical items especially fitting for this subclass to increase the supplement’s use-value and flavor.
How to Create DMPCs for One-on One D&D
In this article we talk about things to consider in regards to class, roleplay, and combat when first drafting your DMPC.
How to Create Your Player Character for D&D: Determining Motivation
This post discusses how to uncover your character’s primary motivation. I first walk through some sources of inspiration, both to further develop your character’s personality and to figure out where they came from and where they want to go. Then, we look at why motivation is so important.
Step-by-Step Setup for Multiple Characters in Combat
This post builds on the character-focused approach to combat with some practical steps you can take while setting up that will further streamline running multiple characters at once.
